Sony Xperia 5 III User manual

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About the User Guide
Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen. Some operation
descriptions may be omitted.
Before You Begin
Data Communication
Screenshots & Key Labels
Other Notations
Before You Begin
Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.
Guide content subject to change without prior notice.
Data Communication
Handset is designed to be always connected to the Internet. Some functionality, such as data
syncing, initiate transmission automatically.
Large-volume data communication (application downloads, video viewing, etc.) incur expensive
transmission fees. Subscription to a flat-rate data plan is strongly recommended.
Depending on applications and services used, transmission fees may be incurred even while
connected by Wi-Fi®.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc.
may differ in appearance.

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Other Notations
Xperia 5 III is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
In this guide, microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD Card."
In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan" with regard to handset/service
usage.

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Parts & Functions
Handset (Front)
Handset (Back/Side)
Handset Keys
FCC ID
Handset (Front)
Part
Description
Front Camera Use to shoot still
images, videos of
yourself, etc.
Earpiece/Speaker Hear the other party's
voice here.
Proximity/Light
Sensor
Detects surrounding
brightness to
automatically adjust
Display or backlight
and prevent
Touchscreen
misoperation during a
call.
Notification
Lamp
Flashes for
notifications while
Display is off. Lights
while charging.
Display Touchscreen-type
display, operate with
your fingers on
Display.
Speaker Listen to music as well
as video, etc. audio.

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Handset (Back/Side)
Part
Description
Second Mic Reduces noise for
calling. Also picks up
audio when capturing
videos.
Headset Jack Connect commercially
available headphones.
This port supports
tetrapolar headset that
conforms to the CTIA
standard.
RGBC-IR Sensor Recognizes
surrounding light
sources when
shooting.
Flash/Photo
Light
Use as camera flash
when taking photos,
etc.
Main Camera Capture still images
and videos.
5G/4G Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
calls and data
communication.
5G/4G
Antenna/Wi-Fi
Antenna Area
Internal Antennas for
calls, data
communication, and
Wi-Fi.
5G/4G
Antenna/Wi-
Fi/GPS/Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antennas for
calls, data
communication, and
Wi-Fi, GPS, and
Bluetooth features.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Antenna Area
Internal Antennas for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
features.
NFC/Osaifu-
Keitai
®
Detection
Hold up to a
reader/writer to use

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Area
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
®
.
SIM Card/SD
Card Slot
Insert SIM Card/SD
Card.
USB Type-C™
Port
Connect USB Type-C
cable (commercially
available), etc.
Mic
Speak here.
Using USB Type-C Port
Connect DisplayPort-compatible USB Type-C cable (commercially available) and show
handset screen on a TV or computer monitor. Also, use a USB-LAN adapter
(commercially available) and connect to the Internet with a wired LAN cable. Your USB
Type-C cable, USB-LAN adapter, or access point device might not work in some
instances.
Handset Keys
Part
Description
Volume/Zoom
Up/Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while
using Photo Pro.
Power
Key/Fingerprint
Sensor
Long Press for power
on/off.
Turn Display on/off.
Or, use Fingerprint
authentication.
Google
Assistant Key
Launch the Google
Assistant.
Camera Key Use as Camera
shutter.
Long Press to launch
Photo Pro.

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FCC ID
To view the regulatory compliance mark
Find and tap Settings About phone Certificates
Regulatory compliance mark such as FCC ID is displayed on the screen.

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SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
Inserting SIM Card
Removing SIM Card
Handling SIM Card
For SIM Card handling, see following items.
①IC chip
For SIM Card handling, see SoftBank Website.
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/ (Japanese)
Always keep the IC chip clean.
Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
SIM Card Cautions
Observe the following when using SIM Card.
Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting SIM Card in an other-brand IC card
reader, etc. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when cancelling subscription.
Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may change without notice.
It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on SIM Card.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card
inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
Always power off handset before inserting/removing SIM Card.
Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when an other-carrier SIM card is used.

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SoftBank Corp. does not guarantee operation whatsoever.
Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."
Pull Tray out from handset
Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using fingernail in groove.
Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip (metal) facing down
Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
Make sure SIM Card is in Tray securely.

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Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight
SIM Card is inserted.
Check Tray orientation.
Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD
Card Slot Cover.
Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."
Pull Tray out from handset
Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using fingernail in groove.

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Remove SIM Card from Tray
Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight
SIM Card is removed.
Check Tray orientation.
Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD
Card Slot Cover.

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SD Card
Handset supports SD Cards up to 1 TB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.
Inserting SD Card
Formatting SD Card
Unmounting SD Card
Removing SD Card
SD Card Cautions
Data
Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage. It
is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible
for damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data
Never power off while reading or writing data.
Battery Level
A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.
Handling SD Card
Use/store SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Pull Tray out from handset

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Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using fingernail in groove.
Set SD Card into Tray with metal terminals facing down
Make sure SD Card is in Tray securely.
Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

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SD Card is inserted.
Check Tray orientation.
Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD
Card Slot Cover.
Formatting SD Card
In Home Screen, (Settings)

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Storage

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SD card

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If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Storage settings

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Format

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FORMAT SD CARD

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Done
All data on SD Card is erased.
Cautions when Formatting SD Card
Observe the following when formatting SD Card.
Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used
on another device before formatting.
Charge Internal Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.
Unmounting SD Card
Always unmount SD Card before removing.