Sony Xperia XZ2 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing XperiaTM XZ2.
 Before You Begin
 Guide Usage Notes
 Screenshots & Key Labels
Before You Begin
 XperiaTM XZ2 is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
 Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
 Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
 Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.
 Guide content subject to change without prior notice.
 Contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information if you find inaccuracies.
Guide Usage Notes
 Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
 Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.
 Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
 In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan" with regard to handset/service
usage.
 In this guide, microSDTM/microSDHCTM/microSDXCTM Card is referred to as "SD Card."
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc.
may differ in appearance.

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Parts & Functions
 Handset (Front)
 Handset (Back/Side)
 Handset Keys
Handset (Front)
Part
Description
Proximity/Light
Sensor
Detects surrounding
brightness to
automatically adjust
Display or backlight
and prevent
Touchscreen
misoperation during a
call.
Earpiece/Speaker
Hear the other party's
voice here.
Also, hear sound
(music, videos, TV,
etc.) from here.
Front Camera
Use to shoot still
images, videos of
yourself, etc.
Notification Lamp
Flashes for
notifications while in
sleep mode. Lights
while charging.
Display
Touchscreen-type
display, operate with
your fingers on
Display.
Speaker
Listen to music as well
as video, TV, etc.
audio.

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Handset (Back/Side)
Part
Description
Second Mic
Reduces noise for
calling.
SIM Card/SD Card
Slot
Insert SIM Card/SD
Card.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
calls, data
communication and
GPS.
RGBC-IR Sensor
Automatically adjusts
white balance based
for shooting based on
the light source.
Flash/Photo Light
Use as camera flash
when taking photos,
etc.
LaserAF Sensor
Autofocuses for
shooting based on
subject distance.
Wi-Fi®Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi.
Internal Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
calls and data
communication.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
Nameplate
CE mark, FCC ID,
IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.
Internal Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
calls and data

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communication.
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
Detection Area
Hold up to a
reader/writer to use
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai®.
Camera
Capture still images
and videos.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Use Fingerprint
authentication.
USB Type-CTM
Port
Connect USB Type-C
cable (commercially
available), etc.
Mic
Speak here.
Handset Keys
Part
Description
Volume/Zoom
Up/Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while
using Camera.
Power
Key/Screen Lock
Key ( )
Long Press for power
on/off.
Press for sleep mode
on/off.
Camera Key
( )
Use as Camera
shutter.
Long Press to launch
Camera.

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CE mark and FCC ID
Open the slot cover, and insert a fingernail into the hook at the edge of the label tray, then pull it out
straight.
Available radio frequencies
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
UMTS 2100 (Band I), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV), 900 (Band VIII)MHz
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,8,11,12,17,28,38,39,40,41,42)
WLAN 2.4G/5G, NFC
GSM 850/900 : Power Class 4, DCS (1800)/PCS (1900) : Power Class 1, UMTS : Power Class 3,
LTE : Power Class 3, 2.4GHz<100mW, 5.15-5.35GHz<200mW, 5.47-5.725GHz<200mW,
5.735-5.835GHz<25mW, NFC 13.56MHz

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SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
 Inserting SIM Card
 Removing SIM Card
 SIM-Unlocking Handset
Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove, and pull SD Card Tray
out
Draw SIM Card Tray out straight using projecting part, and pull SIM Card Tray out

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Set SIM Card into SIM Card Tray with IC chip facing up
 Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
 Make sure SIM Card is in SIM Card Tray securely.
Holding handset level, insert SIM Card Tray into SIM Card Slot straight, and then press
in all the way

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 Check direction of insertion.
Holding handset level, insert SD Card Tray straight, and then press SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Cover firmly where circled ○
SIM Card is inserted.
 Make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover.
Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

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Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove, and pull SD Card Tray
out
Draw SIM Card Tray out straight using projecting part, and pull SIM Card Tray out
Remove SIM Card from SIM Card Tray

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Holding handset level, insert SIM Card Tray into SIM Card Slot straight, and then press
in all the way
 Check direction of insertion.
Holding handset level, insert SD Card Tray straight, and then press SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Cover firmly where circled ○

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SIM Card is removed.
 Make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover.
SIM-Unlocking Handset
Handset can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking handset allows other-carrier SIM cards to be used
with it.
 Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when an other-carrier SIM card is used.
SoftBank Corp. does not guarantee operation whatsoever.
 For details, see SoftBank Website.

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SD Card
Handset supports SD Cards up to 256 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
 Inserting SD Card
 Formatting SD Card
 Removing SD Card
SD Card Cautions
Data
Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage. It is
recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data
Never power off while reading or writing data.
Battery Level
A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.
Handling SD Card
Use/keep SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove, and pull SD Card Tray
out

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Set SD Card into SD Card Tray with the metal terminals facing up
 Make sure SD Card is in SD Card Tray securely.
Holding handset level, insert SD Card Tray straight, and then press SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Cover firmly where circled ○

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SD Card is inserted.
 Make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover.
Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.
 Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used on another
device before formatting.
 Charge Internal Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.
In Home Screen, (Apps)

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(Settings)

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Storage
SD card

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Storage settings

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Format
ERASE & FORMAT

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DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove, and pull SD Card Tray
out
Remove SD Card from SD Card Tray

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Holding handset level, insert SD Card Tray straight, and then press SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Cover firmly where circled ○
SD Card is removed.
 Make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover.