Sony Xperia Z5 User manual

Xperia™ Z5
User Guide

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Xperia™ Z5
Xperia™ Z5 User Guide
Contents
Introduction
Introduction.........................................................................3
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card Installation......................................................... 8
SD Card Installation........................................................... 9
Charging Battery.............................................................. 12
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Operations................................................... 13
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................16
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 17
Mobile Manners................................................................. 18
Text Entry.........................................................................18
Google Account................................................................. 19
Google Play....................................................................... 21
Security Codes.................................................................. 23
SIM PIN.............................................................................. 23
Screen Lock....................................................................... 24
Software Updates.............................................................25
Handset Interface
Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 28
Status Bar......................................................................... 29
Notifications Window/Quick Settings............................ 30
Phone
Calling................................................................................ 34
Optional Services..............................................................36
Using Contacts..................................................................41
Messaging & Browser
Messaging.......................................................................... 44
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................44
Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................46
Email Settings...................................................................47
Using Chrome.................................................................... 47
Camera
Imaging...............................................................................52
Music & Images
Music Files.........................................................................56
Image Files........................................................................ 56
Connectivity
Wi-Fi...................................................................................60
Bluetooth®........................................................................ 61
Global Services
Calling Outside Japan...................................................... 64

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Settings
About Settings..................................................................68
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................69
Other Settings..................................................................70
Sound Settings..................................................................70
Application Settings.........................................................71
Account Settings.............................................................. 72
Appendix
Specifications....................................................................74
Customer Service.............................................................. 74
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions........................................................... 76
Important Product Information.......................................83
Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi (WLAN)................................................85
Waterproofing/Dustproofing........................................... 86
End User License Agreement........................................... 88
Export Controls and Regulations.................................... 89
Intellectual Property Rights............................................89
RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information........................................................................91
FCC Statement for the USA............................................93
Declaration of Conformity for 501SO............................93
VCCI....................................................................................94

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Introduction Xperia™ Z5
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before You Begin
・SoftBank Xperia Z5 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.
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, microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ 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.
Accessing Guide on Handset
Use Guide application to learn touch operations or making
settings.
In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)
Guide top window opens.
・When opening for the first time, Usage notes and Auto
Update confirmation appear. Follow onscreen instructions.

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Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card Installation......................................................... 8
SD Card Installation........................................................... 9
Charging Battery.............................................................. 12
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Operations................................................... 13

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Package Contents
Package Contents
Handset (Xperia Z5)
TV Antenna Cable (SODAB1)
クイックスタート (Japanese)
お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
Warranty (Japanese)
Parts & Functions
Front/Top/Bottom
Part Description
Headphone
Port
Connect commercially available
headphones.
This port supports tetrapolar headset
that conform to the CTIA standard.
Second Mic Reduces noise for calling.
Notification
Lamp
Flashes for incoming transmissions. Lights
while charging.
Front
Camera Capture yourself.
Earpiece/
Speaker Hear the other party's voice here.
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Detects surrounding brightness to
automatically adjust Display or backlight
and prevent Touchscreen misoperation
during a call.
Display Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display.
Operate with your fingers on Display.
Mic/
Speaker Speak here.

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Getting Started Xperia™ Z5
Item Description
Camera Capture still images and videos.
Flash/
Photo Light Use as camera flash in a dark place.
NFC Mark Hold mark up to reader/writer to use
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® feature.
Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
Wi-Fi
Antenna Area Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for calls, data
communication and GPS.
Nameplate
CE mark, FCC ID, IMEI information printed
sticker is attached. Do not remove
nameplate.
Internal
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for call and data
communication.
SIM Card/
SD Card Slot Insert SIM Card/SD Card.
External
Device Port
Connect commercially available Micro USB
Cable etc.
Strap Hole Attach strap.
Handset Keys
Part Description
Power
Key/Screen
Lock Key/
Fingerprint
Sensor
( )
Long Press for power on/off.
Press for sleep mode on/off.
Or, use Fingerprint authentication.
Volume/
Zoom Up/
Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while using Camera.
Camera
Key ( )
Use as Camera shutter.
Long Press to launch Camera.

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SIM Card Installation
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see
"Unmounting SD Card."
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up
・Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
Insert Tray with SIM Card into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and
make sure there are no gaps
Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see
"Unmounting SD Card."
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
Remove SIM Card from Tray
Insert Tray into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and
make sure there are no gaps

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Getting Started Xperia™ Z5
SD Card Installation
Save data to handset memory or SD Card.
Handset supports SD Cards up to 200 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
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
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
Set SD Card into Tray with metal terminals facing up
Insert Tray with SD Card into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and
make sure there are no gaps

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Unmounting SD Card
Always unmount SD Card before removing.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage
Unmount SD card OK
Item name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD
card . SD Card is unmounted.
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
Remove SD Card from Tray
Insert Tray into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and
make sure there are no gaps

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Getting Started Xperia™ Z5
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 Battery while formatting, or format with adequate
battery charge.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage
Erase SD card
ERASE SD CARD
ERASE EVERYTHING
All data on SD Card is erased.

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Charging Battery
AC Charger
AC Charger is an optional accessory. Use specified AC Charger
(SoftBank SELECTION Quick Charge 2.0) (SB-AC12-HDQC) or
AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1).
For other devices, see SoftBank Website.
Operation using AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1) is
explained here.
・See instructions included with AC Charger.
Insert Micro USB connector of AC Charger straight into
External Device Port
・Check connector orientation. Forcible connection may cause
damage.
Unfold power plug of AC Charger and plug into power outlet
Notification Lamp on handset lights up when charging
starts.
When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove
straight from handset
Power On/Off
Power On
(Long Press)
Lock screen appears.
・See "Canceling Screen Lock" to unlock the screen.
・Startup wizard appears for the first time handset is
powered on. Follow onscreen instructions.
・Battery level is not sufficient if Notification Lamp flashes
three times in red or low battery indicator appears when
is Pressed with handset powered off. Charge the
battery.
Power Off
(Long Press)
Power off
Handset powers off.

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Getting Started Xperia™ Z5
Touchscreen Operations
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your
fingers on Display.
Tap
Contact Display lightly and briefly.
Touch & Hold
Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen
changes, release finger.
Drag
Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.
Swipe/Flick
Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.
Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.

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Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................16
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 17
Mobile Manners................................................................. 18
Text Entry.........................................................................18
Google Account................................................................. 19
Google Play....................................................................... 21
Security Codes.................................................................. 23
SIM PIN.............................................................................. 23
Screen Lock....................................................................... 24
Software Updates.............................................................25

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Basic Operations
Home Screen & Launcher
Home Screen top sheet appears at power on. Most handset
operations start from Home Screen or Launcher (Apps list).
Navigation Bar
Key icons are shown in Navigation Bar at the bottom of
window. Tap Key icon to operate.
Item Description
(Back)
Go back to previous screen. This changes
to when keyboard is open. Tap it to
close keyboard.
(Home) Go to Home Screen.
(History)
Open recently-used applications list to
launch or delete the applications from the
list. Or use small apps.
(Keyboard) Change keyboard.
Handset Navigation
Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.
・Tap to go back to previous screen.
Menu Operations
Tap for available settings and items.
Screens may also have settings and items that are available by
Touching & Holding Display.
Handset Settings
In Home Screen, Tap then Tap (Settings) to customize
settings.

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Basic Operations Xperia™ Z5
Handset & Display Orientation
The screen changes to landscape orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.
・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not
change.
Handset Phone Number
My Phone Number
In Home Screen, (Settings)
About phone
Status
SIM status
Check phone number.

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Mobile Manners
Set ringtone, operation sounds, etc. not to sound to avoid
disturbing others around you.
Silent Mode Cautions
Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, alarm, video and
music playback, and Tapped tone during a call sound
even in Silent mode.
Silent Mode (Vibrate)
Press Volume Up or Down Key
On volume adjustment bar,
Icon on sound volume adjustment bar turns to and
Silent mode (Vibrate) is set.
・Press Volume Up Key while in Silent mode (Vibrate) to
cancel.
Silent Mode (Mute)
Press Volume Up or Down Key
On volume adjustment bar,
Icon on sound volume adjustment bar turns to and
Silent mode (Mute) is set.
・Press Volume Up Key while in Silent mode (Mute) to cancel.
Text Entry
Keyboards
Enter text with on-screen QWERTY keyboard by Tapping each
character individually, or use Gesture input feature and slide
finger from character to character to form words.
・Tap to hide keyboard.
・Touch & Hold text in text entry window and magnified text
appears in small balloon.
・Input method is set to International keyboard (Xperia™
keyboard) by default. To input Japanese, Tap to change
keyboard to Xperia™ Japanese keyboard.
QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Enter a character. Touch & Hold character to show
variant options.
Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and
caps .
Toggle entry modes.
Show Emoticon/Pictogram list. When opened for the
first time, is shown for personalizing keyboard. Tap
and follow onscreen instructions. After personalized,
appears.
Show entry candidates.
Delete a character before cursor.
Enter line break or confirm text input.
Enter a space. Double-tap to enter a period.