Sony Xperia XZ2A User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Xperia XZ2A.
 Before You Begin
 Guide Usage Notes
 Screenshots & Key Labels
Before You Begin
 Xperia XZ2A 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
CE mark and FCC ID
Available radio frequencies
Handset (Front)
Part
Description
Notification Lamp Flashes for
notifications while
Display is off. Lights
while charging.
Earpiece/Speaker Hear the other party's
voice here.
Also, hear sound
(music, videos, TV,
etc.) from here.
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.
Display Touchscreen-type
display, operate with
your fingers on
Display.

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Speaker Listen to music as well
as video, TV, etc.
audio.
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.
Nameplate CE mark, FCC ID,
IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
®

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feature.
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
Detection Area
Hold up to a
reader/writer to use
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
®
.
Camera Capture still images
and videos.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Unlock screen with
fingerprint
authentication.
Wireless
Charging Position
Position wireless
charger.
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.

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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(Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 17, 28, 38, 39, 40, 42), Power Class 2(Band 41),
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.
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 400 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
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
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
Format

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ERASE & FORMAT

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DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.
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

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Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight
SD 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.

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Charging Internal Battery
Charging with AC Charger
Charging with Wireless Charger
Charging with AC Charger
For details on AC Chargers and other peripheral equipment, see SoftBank SELECTION Website.
See instructions included with AC Charger. Operation using AC Charger (USB Type-C Quick
Charge 3.0) [ZSCAZX] (SoftBank SELECTION USB Type-C rapid charging AC Charger
[SB-AC17-TCQC]) is explained here.
Insert USB Type-C connector of AC Charger straight into USB Type-C Port
Unfold power plug of AC Charger and plug into household AC