Sony Xperia L4 Reference guide

Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia L4 XQ-AD51/XQ-AD52
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
Xperia L4 features
Side Sense
Turning Side sense on or off
Using Side sense
Setting other Side sense options
Split-screen mode
Using the Split-screen mode
Getting started
About this Help Guide
Overview
Inserting a SIM card and memory card
Assembly - Single SIM
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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
Turning the screen on or off
Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off
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 specific applications exempt from optimization
Updating your device
Before updating your device
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
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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
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
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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
Self-timer
Exposure, color, and light conditions
Adjusting the exposure, color, and light conditions
Color and brightness
People, selfies, and smiling faces
Taking photos and videos of people
Taking a selfie
Bokeh effect
Using various capturing modes
Portrait selfie
Panorama
Resolution and memory
Additional camera settings
Geotagging
Different ways to use the volume key
Sound
Connectivity
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
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Receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Legal information
General
Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines
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Turning Side sense on or off
Related Topic
Using Side sense
Setting other Side sense options
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Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced].
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Tap [Side sense].
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Tap the switch to enable or disable the function.
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Using Side sense
You can tap the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen or slide it with one hand in order to use your device more
easily. You can display the Side sense menu as a shortcut to applications and settings, or the Multi-window menu to
select two applications in the split-screen mode. You can also return to the previous screen by sliding down along the
Side sense bar on the edge of the screen. Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the Side sense bar.
Note
Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when the screen view is in landscape orientation.
Displaying the Side sense menu
To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar.
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Hint
To exit the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar or tap an empty area on the screen.
Displaying the Multi-window menu
Slide your finger up along the Side sense bar to display the Multi-window menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to add
apps to a split-screen.
Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor
Slide your finger down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen.
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Related Topic
Turning Side sense on or off
Setting other Side sense options
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Setting other Side sense options
You can configure how Side sense behaves or customize the menu, etc.
For example, the following options are available for Side sense.
Whether to use Side sense on one or both sides of your device
The screen actions for gesture
Related Topic
Turning Side sense on or off
Using Side sense
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Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced].
1
Tap [Side sense].
2
Tap the switch to enable the function.
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Follow the on-screen instructions in the lower part of the screen to edit other Side sense options.
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