Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual E2333 User manual

User guide
Xperia™M4 Aqua Dual
E2312/E2333/E2363

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide.........................................................................6
Learning the basics........................................................................7
Using the touchscreen........................................................................ 7
Locking and Unlocking the Screen......................................................9
Home screen...................................................................................... 9
Application screen.............................................................................11
Navigating Applications.....................................................................12
Small apps........................................................................................13
Widgets............................................................................................ 14
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................14
Background and Themes..................................................................15
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................16
Recording your screen......................................................................16
Notifications......................................................................................17
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................19
Application overview......................................................................... 21
Downloading applications............................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................23
Downloading applications from other sources...................................23
Internet and networks.................................................................. 24
Browsing the web.............................................................................24
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 24
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 25
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 27
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 28
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................29
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 30
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................30
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................32
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................32
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................32
Basic settings...............................................................................34
Accessing settings............................................................................34
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................34
Managing Notifications......................................................................35
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 36
Using Multiple SIM Cards..................................................................37
Screen settings.................................................................................38
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Daydream.........................................................................................39
Screen Lock......................................................................................39
Language settings.............................................................................40
Date and time................................................................................... 40
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 41
Typing text................................................................................... 42
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 42
Phonepad.........................................................................................43
Entering text using voice input...........................................................44
Editing text........................................................................................44
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard.............................................45
Calling.......................................................................................... 47
Making calls......................................................................................47
Receiving Calls..................................................................................48
Ongoing calls....................................................................................50
Using the call log...............................................................................50
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 51
Restricting calls.................................................................................52
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 52
Conference calls............................................................................... 53
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 54
Emergency calls................................................................................54
Contacts ......................................................................................55
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 55
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................56
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................57
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................58
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 59
Sending contact information..............................................................60
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 60
Backing Up Contacts........................................................................60
Messaging and chat.....................................................................61
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 61
Organizing your messages................................................................62
Calling from a message.....................................................................63
Messaging settings........................................................................... 63
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................63
Email.............................................................................................64
Setting up email................................................................................64
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 64
Organizing your email messages.......................................................65
Email account settings......................................................................66
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Gmail™.............................................................................................66
Music ...........................................................................................68
Transferring music to your device .....................................................68
Listening to music.............................................................................68
Music homescreen menu..................................................................69
Playlists.............................................................................................70
Sharing music...................................................................................71
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 71
Visualizer ..........................................................................................71
Recognizing Music with TrackID™....................................................71
FM radio.......................................................................................73
Listening to the radio.........................................................................73
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 74
Sound settings..................................................................................74
Camera.........................................................................................75
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................75
Face detection..................................................................................76
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 76
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................77
General camera settings................................................................... 77
Still camera settings..........................................................................80
Video camera settings.......................................................................84
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 87
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................87
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................88
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................89
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................90
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................90
Album Homescreen Menu.................................................................90
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................91
Videos.......................................................................................... 93
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................ 93
Transferring video content to your device .........................................94
Managing video content....................................................................94
Movie Creator................................................................................... 94
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................95
Connectivity................................................................................. 96
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................96
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................96
NFC..................................................................................................99
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................100
One-touch setup.............................................................................102
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Smart apps and features that save you time.............................103
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™...........103
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 105
Travel and maps.........................................................................106
Using Location Services..................................................................106
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................106
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................107
Airplane mode.................................................................................107
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 108
Calendar.........................................................................................108
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 109
Support and maintenance..........................................................111
Support for your device...................................................................111
Computer tools...............................................................................111
Updating your device...................................................................... 112
Finding a Lost Device .....................................................................113
Finding the identification number of your device..............................114
Battery and power management.....................................................114
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 115
Managing files using a computer.....................................................117
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 117
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 119
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 120
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................121
Recycling your device..................................................................... 121
Limitations to services and features.................................................121
Legal information.............................................................................122
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the Xperia™ M4 Aqua Dual User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
on the 112 page.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•Open or select an item.
•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•Move an item.
•Activate an item-specific menu.
•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
•Scroll up or down a list.
•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen Lock
on
the 39 page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
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represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Homescreen Settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap .
2Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected, then
drag it to the new location.
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To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit, while
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen,
to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of
currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
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To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Widgets & Apps.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes.
3Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To Take a Screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
•Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your
device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or
record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are
automatically saved in Album.
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1 Minimize/Resume the record screen window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Access the screen recording settings
5 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap .
3After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function
starts and a timer button is displayed.
4To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a
viewfinder for the front camera.
2To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
3To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
4To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap .
To record a still photo using the front camera while you are recording the screen, drag in
the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap .
To view recent screen recordings
•Drag the status bar downward, then tap to view the most recent recordings of
your screen.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
•The status bar
•The Notification panel
•The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
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1To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•Tap .
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Quick settings for interruptions
There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority, and
Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can interrupt
you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority notifications
during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a nap. You
can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing the
volume key up or down.
1Silent – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off
2Priority – Only allow priority interruptions
3Sound – Allow all interruptions
To Set Priority Interruptions
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
Managing
Notifications on page 35 .
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Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable the Notification Light
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar
Status Icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading cellular data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
SIM card 1 is inserted
SIM card 2 is inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Only allow priority interruptions
Vibrate mode
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An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification Icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
A new Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning
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