Sony Xperia User manual

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Introduction
Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen. Some operation
descriptions may be omitted.
 Before You Begin
 Data Communication
 Screenshots & Key Labels
 Other Notations
Before You Begin
 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.
Data Communication
 Handset is designed to be always connected to the Internet. Some functionality, such as data
syncing, initiate transmission automatically.
 Large-volume data communication (application downloads, video viewing, etc.) incur expensive
transmission fees. Subscription to a flat-rate data plan is strongly recommended.
 Depending on applications and services used, transmission fees may be incurred even while
connected by Wi-Fi.
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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Other Notations
 Xperia is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
 In this guide, microSDTM/microSDHCTM/microSDXCTM Card is referred to as "SD Card."
 In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan" with regard to handset/service
usage.

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

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Display.
Handset (Back/Side)
Part
Description
Fingerprint
Sensor
Unlock screen with
fingerprint
authentication.
SIM Card/SD Card
Slot
Insert SIM Card/SD
Card.
Second Mic Reduces noise for
calling.
Nameplate CE mark, FCC ID,
IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.
Internal Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
calls and data
communication.
NFC /
Osaifu-Keitai®
Detection Area
Hold up to a
reader/writer to use
NFC / Osaifu-Keitai
®
.
Internal
Antenna/Wi-Fi®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
calls, data
communication and
Wi-Fi.
Flash/Photo Light Use as camera flash
when taking photos,
etc.
RGBC-IR Sensor Automatically adjusts
white balance based
for shooting based on
the light source.
GPS
Antenna/Wi-Fi/Bluet
ooth
®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
GPS and Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth
®
feature.

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Wi-Fi
®
Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi.
Camera Capture still images
and videos.
Speaker Listen to music as well
as video, TV, etc.
audio.
USB Type-C
TM
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.
Turn Display on/off.
Camera Key Use as Camera
shutter.
Long Press to launch
Camera.
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

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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 : 33dBm
DCS (1800)/PCS (1900) : 30dBm
UMTS : 24dBm
LTE : 23dBm(Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 17, 28, 38, 39, 40, 42), 26dBm(Band 41)
WLAN : 2.4GHz<100mW, 5.15-5.35GHz<200mW, 5.47-5.725GHz<200mW,
5.735-5.835GHz<25mW
NFC 13.56MHz
Notification Lamp
Lights/flashes while charging or for arriving calls/mail.
Color and How Illuminated
Indicates
Lit red
Charging (charge:14% or less)
Lit orange
Charging (charge:15% to 89%)
Lit green
Charging (charge:90% or more)
Flashing red
Charge:14% or less
Flashing white
1
Missed call / new Gmail / new +Message
1 Flashes while Display is off.

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Flashing Red
Battery level is not sufficient if Notification Lamp flashes several times in red when Power
Key is Pressed with handset powered off.
Notification Lamp first flashes several times in red if charging is started with handset
powered off.

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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.
Pull Tray out from handset
Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.
Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up

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 Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
 Make sure SIM Card is in Tray securely.
Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight
SIM Card is inserted.
 Check Tray orientation.
 Press firmly where circled ○, and 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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Pull Tray out from handset
Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.
Remove SIM Card from Tray
Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

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SIM Card is removed.
 Check Tray orientation.
 Press firmly where circled ○, and 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 512 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.
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
Pull Tray out from handset

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Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.
Set SD Card into Tray with the metal terminals facing up
Make sure SD Card is in Tray securely.
Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

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SD Card is inserted.
Check Tray orientation.
Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD
Card Slot Cover.
Formatting SD Card
In Home Screen, (Apps)

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(Settings)

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Storage
SD card

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Storage settings
Format

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FORMAT SD CARD

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Done
All data on SD Card is erased.
Cautions when Formatting SD Card
Observe the following when formatting SD Card.
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.
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Pull Tray out from handset
Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.
Remove SD Card from Tray