Sony Xperia XZ Dual SIM - Contents

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Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 6

About This User Guide........................................................................ 6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen Protection............................................................................... 8
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?................................................. 9

Device security.............................................................................11

Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................11
Screen Lock......................................................................................11
Fingerprint Manager.......................................................................... 13
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................14
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................17
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................. 18
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................18
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 19

Learning the basics...................................................................... 21

Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 21
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 22
Homescreen..................................................................................... 23
Application screen.............................................................................24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 26
Widgets............................................................................................ 27
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................28
Background and Themes.................................................................. 28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 29
Notifications...................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................31
Applications Overview....................................................................... 33

Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 36

Charging Your Device........................................................................36
Battery and Power Management.......................................................37
Updating Your Device........................................................................39
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 40
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 41
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 43

Downloading applications............................................................47

Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................47
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................47

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Internet and networks.................................................................. 48

Browsing the web............................................................................. 48
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................48
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 49
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 51
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 52
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................53
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 54
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................54

Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 56

Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................56
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................56

Basic settings...............................................................................57

Accessing settings............................................................................ 57
Volume settings.................................................................................57
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 58
Screen settings................................................................................. 59
Application settings........................................................................... 61
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................62
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 63
Language Settings............................................................................ 63
Date and time................................................................................... 63
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................64
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................64
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 64
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 65
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 65

Typing text....................................................................................68

On-Screen Keyboards.......................................................................68
Editing text........................................................................................69

Calling.......................................................................................... 70

Making calls...................................................................................... 70
Receiving Calls..................................................................................71
Smart call handling............................................................................72
Ongoing Calls................................................................................... 73
Using the Call Log.............................................................................73
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 74
Restricting calls................................................................................. 74
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................75
Conference calls............................................................................... 76
Voicemail...........................................................................................76
Emergency calls................................................................................77

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Contacts.......................................................................................78

Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 78
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................79
Transferring contacts.........................................................................80
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 81
Favorites........................................................................................... 82
Sending contact information..............................................................82
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 82
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................83

Messaging and chat.....................................................................84

Reading and sending messages....................................................... 84
Organizing your messages................................................................ 85
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 85
Messaging settings........................................................................... 86
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 86

Email.............................................................................................87

Setting Up Email............................................................................... 87
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 87
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 88
Email account settings...................................................................... 89
Gmail™.............................................................................................89

Music............................................................................................91

Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................91
Listening to Music............................................................................. 91
Music Menu...................................................................................... 93
Playlists.............................................................................................93
Sharing music................................................................................... 94
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 94

Camera.........................................................................................95

Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................ 95
General camera settings................................................................... 96
Still camera settings........................................................................ 100
Video camera settings.....................................................................103

Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 106

Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................106
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................107
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................108
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 109
Hiding photos and videos................................................................109
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................109
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................110

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Videos.........................................................................................112

The Video Application..................................................................... 112
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................113
Managing video content..................................................................113
Movie Creator................................................................................. 113

Connectivity............................................................................... 115

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 115
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 115
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................... 117
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 118
NFC................................................................................................ 119
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................121

Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time......................... 124

Google Search & Now.....................................................................124
Using the News Suite Application....................................................124
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 124

Travel and maps......................................................................... 125

Using Location Services.................................................................. 125
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................125
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 126
Airplane mode.................................................................................126

Clock and Calendar....................................................................127

Calendar......................................................................................... 127
Clock.............................................................................................. 127

Accessibility............................................................................... 130

Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 130
Font Size.........................................................................................130
Color Correction..............................................................................130
TalkBack......................................................................................... 130
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 131
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 131
Switch Access................................................................................ 131

Support and Legal......................................................................132

Support Application........................................................................ 132
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 132
Help in Menus and Applications...................................................... 132
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................132
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 132
Help Us Improve Our Software........................................................134
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................134
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................134
Legal information.............................................................................134

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