Sony Xperia 5 II Reference guide

Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
Xperia 5 II features
Photo Pro
Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
Taking a photo using Photo Pro
Cinema Pro
Launching the Cinema Pro app
Combining clips and watching a film
Game enhancer
Launching the Game enhancer app
Using Game enhancer while playing
Enhancing the sound
Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos®
Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)
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Reducing wind noise when recording
Side Sense
Turning Side sense on or off
Using Side sense
Setting other Side sense options
Split-screen mode
Using the Split-screen mode
Dynamic Vibration
Using Dynamic Vibration
Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings within a media app
Ambient display
Setting the Ambient display
Smart call handling
Using Smart call handling
Getting started
About this Help Guide
Overview
Inserting a SIM card and memory card
Assembly - Dual SIM
Using a Dual SIM device
Screen protection
Starting your device for the first time
Setting up a Google account on your device
Transferring content from your old device
Device security
Making sure your device is protected
Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device
Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device
Learning the basics
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Turning the screen on or off
Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off
Smart backlight control
One-handed mode
Taking a screenshot
Notification light
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Notification icons
Battery and maintenance
Charging your device
Battery and power management
Battery and power management
Checking battery consumption for applications
Making applications exempt from the Power-saving feature
STAMINA mode
Battery Care
Updating your device
Before updating your device
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
Restarting, resetting, and repairing
Restarting, resetting, and repairing your device
Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion
Resetting your applications
Improving memory performance
Viewing the memory status
Freeing up space on the internal storage
Stopping applications and services from running
Formatting the memory card
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Internet and networks
Mobile data connection
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Controlling data usage
Basic settings
Settings menu
Volume, vibration, and sound
Volume and vibration
Sounds and tones
Screen settings
Application updates
Using location services
Date and time
Music
Transferring music from a computer to your device
Listening to music
Music app features
Camera
Getting to know your camera
Camera overview
Taking a photo or recording a video
Taking a photo using the flash
Basic camera features
Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos
Selecting a capturing mode
Various methods to take photos
Self-timer
Exposure, color, and light conditions
Adjusting the exposure, color, and light conditions
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Color and brightness
HDR video recording
Setting the right focus
People, selfies, and smiling faces
Taking photos and videos of people
Softening the skin tone
Taking a photo when someone smiles
Taking a selfie
Activating the selfie timer with the palm of your hand
Moving objects
Tracking an object
Capturing a burst of images
Recording a steady video
Bokeh effect
Using various capturing modes
Slow motion videos
Portrait selfie
Creative effect
Panorama
Resolution and memory
Diagnosing your camera
Additional camera settings
Geotagging
Grid lines
Photography advice
Photo preview settings
Different ways to use the volume key
Sound
QR Code reader
Connectivity
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Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Connecting your device to USB accessories
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Using your device as a wallet
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Turning the Bluetooth function on or off
Naming your device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Sending items using Bluetooth technology
Receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Accessibility
Magnification
Font size
Color correction
TalkBack
Other settings for accessibility
Real-Time Text
Support app
About the Support app
Legal information
General
Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines
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Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72
Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
Photo Pro has an interface designed to meet the demands of professional photographers. You can take optimal photos
with professional technology.
Photo Pro standby screen
Find and tap (Photo Pro icon).
1
Data storage icon/Amount of free space/Aspect ratio/File format
The scene icon or condition icon is also displayed when the AUTO mode is selected.
1.
Battery status2.
Dial
Adjust the exposure value when the P mode is selected.
Adjust the shutter speed when the S mode or M mode is selected.
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Tap to lock the focus.
The button turns orange when the focus is locked. Tap the button again to unlock the focus.
4.
Tap to lock the exposure.
The button turns orange when the exposure is locked. Tap the button again to unlock the exposure.
5.
Setting icons
Tap to adjust settings.
(Drive mode)/ (Focus mode)/ (Focus area)/ (Exposure)/ISO (ISO)/ (Metering mode)/
(Flash mode)/AWB (White balance)/ (Face/Eye AF)/RAW (File format)/ (Aspect ratio)
The settings depend on the mode or lens selected.
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Tap to lock the items on the left side of the viewfinder and the setting icons, and prevent accidental operations.7.
Focus indicator/exposure settings
(Auto focus icon) indicates that the subject is in focus.
(AE lock icon) indicates that the exposure is locked.
8.
Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos.
Tap (Back button) to return to the Photo Pro standby screen.
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Taking a photo using Photo Pro
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Tap to switch lenses.
To use the zoom, tap (Open zoom dial icon), pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or use the volume key.
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Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder.11.
Tap to adjust more detailed settings.12.
Tap to switch the shooting mode.13.
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Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72
Taking a photo using Photo Pro
Note
There is no shutter button on the Photo Pro standby screen. Use the camera key on your device.
Launch Photo Pro.
Find and tap (Photo Pro icon).
Press the camera key fully down. While using the Camera app, tap (Settings icon) > [Launch with camera
key] > [Launch Photography Pro] to enable this function.
While using the Camera app, tap [Mode] > (Photo Pro icon).
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Select a shooting mode.
AUTO (Auto mode): Settings values are determined appropriately by Photo Pro so that you can take photos of
any subject under any conditions with good results.
P (Program auto): You can take photos with an automatically adjusted combination of shutter speed and ISO
value.
S (Shutter speed priority): You can take photos of fast-moving subjects, etc. with a manually adjusted shutter
speed. (The ISO value is adjusted automatically.)
M (Manual exposure): You can take photos with the desired shutter speed and ISO value.
MR (Memory recall): You can register often-used modes or settings in advance and recall them when taking
photos. Select [MR], and then tap [Set] to apply the settings displayed under [Recall camera settings].
2
Adjust the settings.
3
Press the camera key halfway down to focus.
4
Press the camera key fully down.
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To register often-used combinations of modes and settings in the MR (Memory recall) mode
Hint
To change the registered settings, repeat the procedure starting from Step 1.
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Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
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While using Photo Pro, adjust the settings.1.
Tap [MENU] > [Shooting] > [Camera settings memory].2.
Confirm the settings, and then tap [Save].
To change the settings, tap [Cancel], and then repeat the procedure starting from Step 1.
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