Sony Xperia M5 User manual

User guide
Xperia™M5
E5603/E5606/E5653

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide........................................................................ 6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly........................................................................................... 7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Learning the basics......................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen........................................................................... 16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps.......................................................................................18
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 19
Background and themes..................................................................20
Battery and power management..................................................... 21
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................22
Recording your screen.....................................................................22
Notifications.....................................................................................23
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 25
Application overview........................................................................27
Downloading applications............................................................29
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................29
Downloading applications from other sources................................29
Internet and networks.................................................................. 30
Browsing the web............................................................................30
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................30
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................31
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................33
Controlling data usage.....................................................................34
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................35
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................36
Synchronising data on your device..............................................37
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 37
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................37
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................38
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Basic settings...............................................................................39
Accessing settings...........................................................................39
Sound, ringtone and volume ...........................................................39
Managing notifications.....................................................................40
SIM card protection ........................................................................42
Screen settings................................................................................42
Daydream.........................................................................................44
Screen lock......................................................................................44
Language settings............................................................................45
Date and time...................................................................................45
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................46
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................46
Enhancing the sound output............................................................46
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................47
Typing text................................................................................... 49
On-screen keyboard........................................................................49
Phonepad.........................................................................................50
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 51
Editing text.......................................................................................51
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................52
Calling.......................................................................................... 54
Making calls.....................................................................................54
Receiving calls.................................................................................55
Ongoing calls...................................................................................57
Using the call log............................................................................. 57
Forwarding calls...............................................................................58
Restricting calls................................................................................58
Multiple calls....................................................................................59
Conference calls..............................................................................59
Voicemail..........................................................................................60
Emergency calls...............................................................................60
Contacts ......................................................................................61
Transferring contacts.......................................................................61
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................62
Adding and editing contacts............................................................63
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................64
Favourites and groups.....................................................................65
Sending contact information............................................................66
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 66
Backing up contacts........................................................................66
Messaging and chat.....................................................................68
Reading and sending messages......................................................68
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Organising your messages.............................................................. 69
Calling from a message................................................................... 70
Messaging settings..........................................................................70
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................70
Email.............................................................................................71
Setting up email...............................................................................71
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 71
Organising your email messages.....................................................72
Email account settings.....................................................................73
Gmail™............................................................................................73
Music ...........................................................................................75
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 75
Listening to music............................................................................75
Music home screen menu................................................................77
Playlists............................................................................................78
Sharing music..................................................................................78
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................78
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................79
FM radio.......................................................................................80
Listening to the radio.......................................................................80
Favourite radio channels..................................................................81
Sound settings.................................................................................81
Camera.........................................................................................82
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 82
Face detection.................................................................................83
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................83
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 84
General camera settings..................................................................84
Still camera settings.........................................................................88
Video camera settings..................................................................... 92
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 95
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................95
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................96
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................97
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application.......................... 98
Hiding photos and videos................................................................98
Album home screen menu...............................................................99
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................100
Videos........................................................................................ 102
Watching videos in the Video application......................................102
Transferring video content to your device ....................................103
Managing video content................................................................ 103
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Movie Creator................................................................................ 104
Connectivity............................................................................... 105
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................105
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................105
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 108
NFC................................................................................................108
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................110
One-touch setup............................................................................112
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................113
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........113
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 115
Travel and maps.........................................................................116
Using location services..................................................................116
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 116
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 117
Airplane mode................................................................................117
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 118
Calendar.........................................................................................118
Alarm and clock.............................................................................119
Accessibility............................................................................... 122
Magnification gestures...................................................................122
Large text.......................................................................................122
Colour correction...........................................................................122
TalkBack........................................................................................122
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................123
Support and maintenance..........................................................124
Support for your device.................................................................124
Computer tools..............................................................................124
Updating your device.....................................................................125
Finding a lost device .....................................................................126
Finding the identification number of your device...........................127
Memory and storage......................................................................127
Managing files using a computer...................................................129
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 129
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................131
Resetting your applications........................................................... 131
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................132
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................133
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................ 134
Limitations to services and features..............................................134
Legal information........................................................................... 134
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ M5 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 page 125 .
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Overview
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Proximity/Light sensor
4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker
5. Front camera lens
6. Power key
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Camera key
9. Main microphone
10. Charger/USB cable port
11. Main loudspeaker
12. Main camera lens
13. Camera light
14. Second microphone
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
16. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
17. NFC™ detection area
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
Only use factory original nano SIM cards that are specially sized to fit the nano SIM card slot in
your device.
To insert the nano SIM card
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you use the nano SIM card holder and
don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the nano SIM card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the nano SIM card slot (as illustrated) to make the
nano SIM card holder pop out.
3Drag out the nano SIM card holder fully.
4Place the nano SIM card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
5Close the cover.
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
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To insert a memory card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the memory card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the memory card slot (as illustrated) to make the
memory card holder pop out.
3Drag out the memory card holder fully.
4Place the memory card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
5Close the cover.
Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.
To remove the nano SIM card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the nano SIM card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the nano SIM card slot to make the nano SIM
card holder pop out.
3Drag out the nano SIM card holder fully.
4Remove the nano SIM card, then re-insert the holder.
5Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
1Turn off the device.
2Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the memory card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
3Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the memory card slot to make the memory card
holder pop out.
4Drag out the memory card holder fully.
5Remove the memory card, then re-insert the holder.
6Close the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this
method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage > Unmount SD
card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network or Google™ account, you can sign in to it here
and get set up straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide
on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
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To turn on the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want
to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support .
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts .
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
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The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level
may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least
30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your
device while it is charging. To read more about how to improve the battery
performance, see Battery and power management on page 21 .
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the
device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure
if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port
after the port has completely dried.
To dry the USB port
1Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.
2With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the
device vigorously at least 15 times.
3If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.
4Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB
port.
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To charge your device
1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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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 that you have to swipe upwards on the screen
to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
See
Screen lock on page 44 .
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 Home screen 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
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.
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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 Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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 Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, 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, and 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 that 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 that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it becomes
selected, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Make sure that 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 Home screen opens.
4Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, 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 Home screen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Home screen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
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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 that you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites 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 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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.
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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 favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the favourites 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 favourites 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 minimise 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 favourites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favourites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favourites 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 Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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 becomes selected, 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 Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets & Apps > 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 becomes selected, then drag the item to the
new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected,
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 becomes selected, 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 Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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.
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