Sony xperia xa ultra F3211 User manual

User guide
Xperia™XA Ultra
F3211/F3213/F3215

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen Protection............................................................................... 8
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................8
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?................................................. 9
Device security.............................................................................10
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................10
Screen Lock......................................................................................10
Unlocking your device automatically..................................................11
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................15
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................15
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 16
Learning the basics...................................................................... 18
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 18
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 19
Homescreen..................................................................................... 20
Application screen.............................................................................21
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 22
Widgets............................................................................................ 24
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................25
Background and Themes..................................................................25
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 26
Notifications...................................................................................... 26
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................29
Applications overview........................................................................30
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 33
Charging Your Device........................................................................33
Battery and Power Management.......................................................34
Updating your device........................................................................ 36
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 37
Storage and memory........................................................................ 38
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 40
Downloading applications............................................................43
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 43
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................43
Internet and networks.................................................................. 44
Browsing the web............................................................................. 44
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Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 44
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 45
Sharing your cellular data connection................................................ 47
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 48
Selecting cellular networks................................................................ 49
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................50
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................51
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................51
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................51
Basic settings...............................................................................53
Accessing settings............................................................................ 53
Volume settings.................................................................................53
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 54
Screen settings................................................................................. 55
Application settings........................................................................... 56
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................57
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 58
Language Settings............................................................................ 59
Date and time................................................................................... 59
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................59
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 59
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 60
Typing text....................................................................................62
On-Screen Keyboards.......................................................................62
Editing text........................................................................................63
Calling.......................................................................................... 64
Making calls...................................................................................... 64
Receiving Calls..................................................................................65
Ongoing Calls................................................................................... 67
Using the Call Log.............................................................................67
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 68
Restricting Calls................................................................................ 68
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................69
Conference calls............................................................................... 69
Voicemail...........................................................................................70
Emergency calls................................................................................70
Contacts.......................................................................................72
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................72
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................73
Transferring contacts.........................................................................74
Backing up contacts......................................................................... 75
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 75
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Favorites........................................................................................... 76
Sending contact information..............................................................76
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 77
Messaging and chat.....................................................................78
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 78
Organizing your messages................................................................ 79
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 79
Messaging settings........................................................................... 80
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 80
Email.............................................................................................81
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 81
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 81
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 82
Email account settings...................................................................... 83
Gmail™.............................................................................................83
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 85
Transferring music to your device...................................................... 85
Listening to Music............................................................................. 85
Music Menu...................................................................................... 87
Playlists.............................................................................................87
Sharing music................................................................................... 88
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 88
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 89
Listening to the radio.........................................................................90
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 91
Radio Sound Settings....................................................................... 91
Camera.........................................................................................92
Taking photos and recording videos.................................................. 92
General camera settings................................................................... 93
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 98
Video camera settings.....................................................................102
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 104
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................104
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................105
Sharing and managing photos and videos.......................................106
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................106
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 107
Hiding photos and videos................................................................108
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................108
Videos.........................................................................................110
The Video and TV SideView application...........................................110
Transferring video content to your device........................................ 111
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Managing video content..................................................................111
Movie Creator................................................................................. 111
Connectivity............................................................................... 113
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 113
Displaying files on another device using Cast.................................. 113
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................... 114
NFC................................................................................................ 115
Bluetooth® wireless technology...................................................... 117
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time.........................120
Google Search & Now.....................................................................120
Using the News Suite Application....................................................120
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 120
Travel and maps......................................................................... 121
Using Location Services.................................................................. 121
Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 121
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 122
Airplane Mode.................................................................................122
Clock and Calendar....................................................................123
Calendar......................................................................................... 123
Clock.............................................................................................. 123
Accessibility............................................................................... 126
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 126
Font Size.........................................................................................126
Display Size.....................................................................................126
Color Correction..............................................................................126
TalkBack......................................................................................... 127
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 127
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 127
Switch Access................................................................................ 127
Support and Legal......................................................................129
Support Application........................................................................ 129
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 129
Help in Menus and Applications...................................................... 129
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 129
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 130
Help Us Improve Our Software........................................................ 131
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................131
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................131
Legal information.............................................................................131
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ XA Ultra User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the
Settings menu.
System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than
described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For
more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 36 page.
To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
The device model number and name are displayed.
Limitations to Services and Features
Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in
all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International
Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all
service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network.
Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of
any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet
with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
Overview
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Proximity/Light sensor
4. Ear speaker
5. Front camera lens
6. Front camera light
7. Power key
8. Volume/Zoom key
9. Camera key
10. Main microphone
11. Charger/USB cable port
12. Main loudspeaker
13. Main camera lens
14. Main camera light
15. Second microphone
16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
18. NFC™ detection area
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card
have separate slots. Be sure you don't confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the
holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.
To insert nano SIM card and memory card
Do not cut your SIM card, for example using a blade or scissors, since this may damage your
device.
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1Using your fingernail, drag out the nano SIM card tray.
2Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.
3Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot as
shown in the illustration.
4Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
To remove the nano SIM card
1Turn off your device.
2With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
3Drag out the nano SIM card tray using your fingernail.
4Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits
into place.
5Close the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
To remove a memory card
1Turn off your device.
2With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
3Gently push in the memory card to release it from its slot. Remove the memory
card and close the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
Screen Protection
Before using your device, remove the protective 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, see
Charging Your Device on page 33.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings,
personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
To turn on your device
It is important to use the USB cable (provided) when charging your device, since other types of
USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended that you charge the battery for at
least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.
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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.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu.
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 enables you to do all of the following:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or 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, be sure to enter the details for the
relevant account.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.
3Follow the on-screen instructions 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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
3Select the Google™ account you want to remove.
4Tap > Remove account.
5Tap 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.
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Device security
Making Sure Your Device is Protected
Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft.
These options are as follows:
•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 either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
service. Using one of these services, 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, or 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.
Protection by
my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account associated with the
service. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup
process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your
device after the reset.
Android™
Device Manager If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be
connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed.
Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Software repair You must enter your Google™ account username and password when
you start the device after the repair is complete.
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
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 Homescreen.
•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.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock 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 lockscreen type
to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a
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