Sony Xperia 5 III Reference guide

Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
Xperia 5 III features
Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
Discover Photo Pro
BASIC (Basic) mode overview
AUTO/P/S/M mode overview
Cinema Pro (Cinematography Pro)
Launching the Cinema Pro app
Combining clips and watching a film
External monitor
Using the External monitor app
Game enhancer
Launching the Game enhancer app
Using Game enhancer while playing
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Enhancing the sound
Enhancing the sound output using 360 Spatial Sound
Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos®
Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)
Reducing wind noise when recording
Side Sense
Turning Side sense on or off
Using Side sense
Setting other Side sense options
Pop-up window
Using the pop-up window mode
Split-screen mode
Using the Split-screen mode
Dynamic Vibration
Using Dynamic Vibration
Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings
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
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Transferring content
Transferring content using the Xperia Transfer 2 app (from Android/iOS)
Synchronizing data using a Google account (from Android)
Transferring content using a computer (from Android)
Transferring content using an SD card (from Android)
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
Turning the screen on or off
Home screen
Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off
Smart backlight control
One-handed mode
Taking a screenshot
Recording your device screen
Alarm
Scanning QR codes
Notification light
Icons in the status bar
Status bar and notification panel
Status icons
Notification icons
Battery and maintenance
Charging your device
Battery and power management
Battery Care
STAMINA mode
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Battery and power management
Checking battery consumption for applications
Updating your device
Before updating your device
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
Restarting, resetting, and repairing
Restarting and resetting 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
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
Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
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BASIC (Basic) mode
BASIC (Basic) mode overview
Taking a photo or recording a video
Viewing photos and videos
Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode
Selfies
Taking a selfie
Taking a selfie using Hand shutter
BASIC (Basic) mode settings
Color and brightness
Bokeh effect
HDR video recording
Recording a steady video
Using various capturing modes
Selecting a capturing mode
Slow motion videos
Portrait selfie
Panorama
Creative effect
Using the AUTO/P/S/M modes
AUTO/P/S/M mode overview
Settings icons
Shooting still images
Selecting a shooting mode
Auto mode (AUTO)
Program auto (P)
Shutter speed priority (S)
Manual exposure (M)
Registering and recalling camera settings
Camera settings memory
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Memory recall (MR)
Selecting a Drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Continuous shooting
Self-timer
Using the flash
Scene and condition recognition
Additional camera settings
Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder
Face/Eye AF
Softening the skin tone
Tracking an object
Setting the Transfer & Tagging add-on mode
Data storage
Geotagging
Grid lines
Different ways to use the volume key
Audio signals
Music
Transferring music from a computer to your device
Listening to music
Music app features
Connectivity
Wirelessly mirroring the screen of your device 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
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Sending items using Bluetooth technology
Receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Support app
About the Support app
Notes on use, accessibility, and legal information
Accessibility
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Legal information
Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines
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Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72
Discover Photo Pro
Photo Pro has two main features, the BASIC (Basic) mode and AUTO/P/S/M modes. With the BASIC (Basic) mode, you
can easily take photos and record videos in a manner similar to a regular smartphone camera. With the AUTO/P/S/M
modes, you can shoot your ideal images as if using a professional camera.
BASIC (Basic) mode
Taking advantage of the operability of smartphones, you can easily take photos and record videos by tapping the screen.
Lenses can be switched smoothly from super-wide angle to telephoto.
In addition to taking photos with settings automatically adjusted by the camera according to the scene and conditions,
you can also use the continuous shooting mode, Bokeh effect, brightness and color adjustment, and more.
The interface switches automatically, so you can use the camera both vertically and horizontally.
Vertical style
Horizontal style
AUTO/P/S/M modes
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The AUTO/P/S/M modes have controls that can usually be found on professional cameras. You can select automatic
settings or manually control the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and more. You can also output to the RAW format.
Related Topic
BASIC (Basic) mode overview
AUTO/P/S/M mode overview
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Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72
BASIC (Basic) mode overview
Photo mode
Scene recognition icon and conditions icon
These icons appear when Photo Pro automatically recognizes a scene or condition.
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Select a capturing mode2.
Google Lens3.
Front camera lens4.
Photo Pro settings menu5.
Switch the shooting mode6.
Geotagging status7.
Use the volume key to zoom in or out8.
Tap one of the angle buttons to switch lenses9.
Select an aspect ratio10.
Use the camera key to launch Photo Pro or take photos11.
Switch between the front and main camera12.
Select a flash setting. The icon color changes when the flash or flashlight activates.13.
Drive mode button
Select a self-timer setting or a single shooting or continuous shooting mode.
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Use the shutter button to take photos15.
Go back or exit Photo Pro16.
Switch between taking photos and videos17.
Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos18.
Tap to adjust the Bokeh effect19.
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