Sony XPERIA SERIES User manual

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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Front camera lens
4. Ear speaker/Second
loudspeaker
5. Second microphone
6. Proximity/Light sensor
7.Volume/Zoom key
8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor
11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port
12. Main camera lens
13. Laser AF sensor
14. RGBC-IR sensor
15. Flashlight
16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®antenna area
17. Nano SIM/Memory card slotcover
18. NFC detection area
19. Main cellular antennaarea

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9. Camera key
10. Main loudspeaker
20. Main microphone
Fingerprintfunctionalit
y is not available in the
US market.
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM cards and the memory
card have separate slots. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the
memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or
cards) or memory card from the device.
To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card
Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.
1. Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray.
2. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the video.
3. Place the memory card securely in the memory card tray, as shown in the
video.
4. Gently push first the SIM card tray, then the memory card tray, back into
their slots until they fit into place.
To insert one or two nano SIM cards
Using two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time is not possible. The
memory card tray allows you to use either a second SIM card or an additional
memory card. Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.
1. Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray.

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2. Place the main SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the
video.
3. Place the second SIM card securely in the memory card tray in the correct
orientation, as shown in the video.
4. Gently push first the SIM card tray, then the memory card tray, back into
their slots until they fit into place.
To remove a nano SIM card
1. Turn off your device.
2. With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
3. Drag out the SIM and memory card trays using your fingernail.
4. Remove the nano SIM card. Gently push the SIM and memory card trays
back into their slots until they fit into place.
5. Close the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
To remove a memory card
1. Turn off your device.
2. With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.

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3. Remove the memory card from the tray.
4. Close the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen
protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by
covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the
warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
It is 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. For more information on charging, see Charging your device.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic
settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a
Google™ account.
To turn on the device
It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided) when charging your
device, as other types of USB cables can damage your device. It is
recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn
on the device for the first time.
1. Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

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2. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3. Wait a moment for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you
can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made
while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the device
1. Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2. In 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 enables you to do the
following:
Download and install applications from Google Play.
Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.
Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google
Chrome™ web browser.

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Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using
Xperia™ Companion.
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Android Device
Manager services.
For more information about Android and Google, go to
http://support.google.com.
It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password.
In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons
using your Google account. If you fail to give your Google username and
password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than
one Google account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.
3. Follow 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. Alternatively, you can go online and
create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
To remove a Google™ account
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
3. Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.

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4. Tap > Remove account.
5. Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to
your Google™ account will no longer be available.
Making sure your device is protected
Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft:
Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to
prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets
stolen or wiped.
Activate the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using this service, you
can remotely locate, lock or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your
PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are
examples of protection features and their required credentials:
Factory Data Reset protection: You must unlock your screen before you are
allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
Android™ Device Manager: If you remotely reset your device using this
service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™
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process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your
device after the reset.
Xperia™ Companion Software repair: Use the Xperia™ Companion software
to perform software repair.
For Android Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a
Google account. This can be any Google account which you have set up on the
device as an owner. If you cannot provide the relevant account information
during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.
Screen lock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock
type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
Swipe: no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.
Pattern: draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
PIN: enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your
device.
It is very important that you remember your screen lock pattern, PIN or password.
If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data
such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange
ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may
limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your
network administrator specifies a lock screen type for all EAS accounts for
enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company
or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for
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When you have a screen lock selected, tap beside Screen lock for
additional settings.
To change your screen lock type
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option and follow the
instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock pattern
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3. Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30
seconds before trying again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3. Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4. Tap Pattern, choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
1. From your Home screen, tap .

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2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3. Choose an option. Enter a numeric PIN, then tap CONTINUE.
4. Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3. Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3. Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending
on which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4. Tap Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Fingerprint unlock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature,
you need to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint
Manager first.
The pattern, PIN or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock
method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock
types will clear all fingerprint settings.

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To unlock the device using your fingerprint
With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the
device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you
use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts,
you can use your backup pattern, PIN or password instead.
Fingerprint Manager
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an
additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases.
You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and
without any visible moisture.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3. Tap NEXT, then confirm your pattern, PIN or password if prompted.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.
When registering a fingerprint for the first time, you are also prompted to set
up a pattern, PIN or password as a security backup if you have not already
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The Fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your
device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean
and without any visible moisture.
To register additional fingerprints
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
4. Tap , then follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete a registered fingerprint
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered fingerprint
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3. Tap a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a fingerprint name.
4. Tap OK.
Unlocking yourdevice automatically

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The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automaticallyin certain
situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth®device or when carrying
it with you. When Smart Lock is enabled youstill need to unlock your device
manually after restarting, and afterleaving the device inactive for 4 hours.
Choose from the following Smart Lock settings:
On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when carrying it withyou.
Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when in a familiar, secure
location,such as your home.
Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth®or
NFC device is connected.
Trusted face:Unlock your device by looking at it.
Trusted voice: Use voice recognition to unlock your device from the lock
screenor while it’s charging, and activate Google™.
The SmartLock feature is developed by Google™, so its functionality may
bechanged or updated over time. Furthermore the feature may not be
availablein every market, country or region.
To enable SmartLock
1. Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if youhave not already done
so.
2. From your Home screen, tap .
3. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
4. Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
5. Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6. Find and tap Smart Lock.
7. Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enterthese credentials
whenever you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8. Select a Smart Lock type.
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1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face.
3. Tap SET UP > NEXT. Follow the instructionson your device, then tap
FINISHED.
4. To remove a trusted face, tap Remove trusted face > REMOVE.
For enhancedaccuracy, tap Trusted face > Improve face-matching.
To set up Trustedvoice
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice.
3. Follow the instructions on your device.
Keeping yourdevice unlocked while you’re carrying it
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlockedwhile
you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometerin your
device keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it'sbeing carried. The
device locks when the accelerometer detects thatthe device has been put down.
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be awareof the
following behaviours:
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longerbeing
carried, it locks automatically.
The device can take up to one minute to lock.
After you get into a car, bus, train or other land vehicle, yourdevice can
take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock.
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-landbased
vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so make sureto lock it
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When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle,just unlock it
once and your device then stays unlocked for as longas you have it on you.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected.If
you give your device to someone else while it's unlocked usingOn-body
detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user.Keep in mind that
On-body detection as a security feature is lesssecure than a pattern, PIN, or
password.
To enable ordisable On-body detection
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body
detection.
3. Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To disable the
function tap the slider beside On.
Connecting totrusted devices
If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth®or NFC, for
example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker,you can add it as a
trusted device and bypass the added security ofthe lock screen to save time. This
feature is suitable if you’re normallyin a secure place when you use this device. In
some cases, you maystill need to manually unlock your device before a trusted
devicecan be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connectedto
your device as trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboardsor
mice.
As soon as a trusted device is switched off or moves out of range,your
screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlockit.

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To add or removea trusted Bluetooth® device
1. Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth®device
that you want to add as a trusted device.
2. From your Home screen, tap .
3. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
4. In the Smart lock menu tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE >
Bluetooth.
5. Tap a device name to select it from the list of connectedand paired devices,
then tap YES, ADD.
6. To remove a paired device, select it from the list andtap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE.
To add or removea trusted NFC device
1. Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth®device
that you want to add as a trusted device.
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
3. Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To remove a paired device, select it from the list andtap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE
Making sureyou're secure when using trusted devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia™ device
unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is
no longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your
connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection,
you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock
it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

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Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the
model of your device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your
environment. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth® connections can
work over distances up to 100 metres.
Connecting totrusted places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen securityon your
Xperia™ device gets disabled when you are in a designatedtrusted location. For
this feature to work, you must have an internetconnection (preferably over Wi-Fi)
and allow yourdevice to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy locationmode or
battery-saving location mode is enabled on your device beforeyou add home or
custom locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and mayextend
beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas thatyou have added as
a trusted locations. This feature can keep yourdevice unlocked within a radius
of up to 80 metres. Also be awarethat location signals can be replicated or
manipulated. Someone withaccess to specialised equipment could unlock your
device.
To add yourhome location
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
> Home.
3. To enter the desired location type the address in the searchbar. Your device
searches for the entered location.

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To edit yourhome location
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
places.
3. Select your home location.
4. Tap Edit.
5. In the search bar, enter the location that you want touse as your home
location.
If otherresidences share your street address, you can add the actual
locationof your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove yourhome location
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
> Home.
3. Tap Edit > .
Using customlocations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where yourdevice can remain
unlocked.
To add a customplace
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
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3. Tap Add trusted place.
4. To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location.
5. Alternatively, to enter another location, tap and typethe address.
Your device searches for the entered location. Tap thesuggested address, to
use it.
6. To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to theaddress, drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To edit a customplace
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
places.
3. Select the place that you want to edit.
4. Tap Edit Address.
5. To enter another location, tap andthen type the address. Your device
searches for the entered location.To use the suggested address, tap the
address.
6. To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to theaddress, drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To remove acustom place
1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
places.
3. Select the place that you want to remove.
4. Tap Delete.
SIM card protection

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You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your devicewith a PIN
(Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked,the subscription
linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaningthat you have to enter a
PIN every time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM cardwill get blocked.
You then need to enter your PUK (Personal UnblockingKey) and a new PIN. Your
PIN and PUK are supplied by your networkoperator.
To set up orremove a SIM card lock
1. From the Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3. Select a SIM card.
4. Tap the Lock SIM card slider to enable or disable the SIM card lock.
5. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enterthe PIN every time you restart the device.
To change theSIM card PIN
1. From the Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3. Select a SIM card.
4. Tap Change SIM PIN.
5. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
7. Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock ablocked SIM card using the PUK code