Sony Xperia XZ1 User manual

Xperia™ XZ1
User Guide


1
Xperia™ XZ1
Xperia™ XZ1
User Guide Contents
Introduction
Introduction.........................................................................3
Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card.............................................................................. 7
SD Card................................................................................9
Charging Internal Battery................................................11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 12
Setting a Google Account................................................13
Locking Screen.................................................................. 16
Basic Operations
Basic Operation.................................................................18
Silent Mode....................................................................... 19
Text Entry.........................................................................20
Updating Software........................................................... 21
Handset Interface
Screen Basics.....................................................................24
Status Bar......................................................................... 25
Using Notifications Window/Quick Settings.................. 26
Phone
Placing/Answering Calls...................................................30
Optional Services..............................................................32
Phone Number................................................................... 37
Using Contacts..................................................................37
Messaging
Messaging.......................................................................... 40
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................40
Using Gmail....................................................................... 42
Using Email........................................................................43
Internet
Using Chrome.................................................................... 46
Camera
Capturing Still Images/Videos......................................... 50
Viewing Still Images/Videos (Album).............................. 52
Application Basics
Google Play....................................................................... 54
Music
Listening to Music............................................................58
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
Connecting by Wi-Fi.........................................................60
Using Bluetooth® Function.............................................. 61

2
Handset Settings
Handset Settings.............................................................. 64
Network & Internet Settings.......................................... 65
Application & Notifications Settings............................. 65
Sound Settings..................................................................66
Lock Screen & Security Settings.................................... 67
Account Settings.............................................................. 69
Global Services
Making Calls while Abroad.............................................. 72
Warranty/Specifications/Customer Service
Specifications....................................................................76
Customer Service.............................................................. 76
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions........................................................... 78
Important Product Information.......................................86
Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi (WLAN).................................................88
Water Resistance/Dustproofing...................................... 90
End User License Agreement........................................... 92
Export Controls and Regulations.................................... 92
Intellectual Property Rights............................................93
RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information........................................................................95
FCC Statement for the USA............................................ 96
Declaration of Conformity for 701SO............................97
Operation Radio Frequencies...........................................97
VCCI....................................................................................98

3
Introduction Xperia™ XZ1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Xperia™ XZ1.
Before You Begin
・Xperia™ XZ1 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, 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.

4

Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card.............................................................................. 7
SD Card................................................................................9
Charging Internal Battery................................................11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 12
Setting a Google Account................................................13
Locking Screen.................................................................. 16

6
Parts & Functions
Handset (Front)
Part Description
Notification
Lamp
Flashes for notifications while in sleep
mode. Lights while charging.
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.
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Detects surrounding brightness to
automatically adjust Display or backlight
and prevent Touchscreen misoperation
during a call.
Display Touchscreen-type display, operate with
your fingers on Display.
Speaker Listen to music as well as video, TV, etc.
audio.
Handset (Back/Side)
Part Description
Second Mic Reduces noise for calling.
Headphone
Port
Connect commercially available
headphones.
This port supports tetrapolar headset
that conforms to the CTIA standard.
Camera Capture still images and videos.
Wi-Fi®
Antenna Area Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi.
LaserAF
Sensor
Autofocuses for shooting based on subject
distance.
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.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for calls, data
communication and GPS.
Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai
Detection
Area
Hold up to a reader/writer to use NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.
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.
SIM Card/
SD Card Slot Insert SIM Card/SD Card.
USB Type-
C™ Port
Connect USB Type-C cable (commercially
available), etc.
Mic Speak here.

7
Getting Started Xperia™ XZ1
Handset Keys
Part Description
Volume/
Zoom Up/
Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while using Camera.
Power
Key/Screen
Lock Key/
Fingerprint
Sensor
( )
Long Press for power on/off.
Press for sleep mode on/off.
Or, use Fingerprint authentication.
Camera
Key ( )
Use as Camera shutter.
Long Press to launch Camera.
SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
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
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
・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.

8
Removing 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
Remove SIM Card from SIM Card Tray
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 ○
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.

9
Getting Started Xperia™ XZ1
SD Card
Handset supports SD Cards up to 256 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
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove,
and pull SD Card Tray out
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 ○
SD Card is inserted.
・Make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD
Card Slot Cover.

10
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)
(Settings)
Storage
SD card
Storage settings
Format
ERASE & FORMAT
DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.

11
Getting Started Xperia™ XZ1
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
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.
Charging Internal Battery
Charging with AC Charger
For details on AC Chargers and other peripheral equipment,
see SoftBank SELECTION (https://softbankselection.jp/)
Website.
・See instructions included with AC Charger. Operation using
AC Charger (USB PD) [ZSDBAG] (SoftBank SELECTION USB
Type-C rapid charging AC Charger [SB-AC19-TCPD]) 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
Charging start sound sounds and Notification Lamp on
handset lights up when charging starts.
When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove USB
Type-C connector of AC Charger straight from handset
Charging ends.

12
Power On/Off
Powering On
(Long Press)
Lock Screen appears.
・See "Unlocking Screen" to unlock the screen.
・Startup wizard appears for the first time handset is
powered on. Follow onscreen instructions.
・Battery level is not sufficient if low battery indicator
appears when is Pressed with handset powered off.
Charge Internal Battery.
Powering Off
(Long Press)
Power off
Handset powers off.
Using Touchscreen
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.

13
Getting Started Xperia™ XZ1
Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.
Setting a Google Account
Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google
services. A Google account is required to use some services or
fully use some applications.
Google Account Cautions
Be careful not to forget your Google account mail address
or password.
Creating a Google Account
In Home Screen, (Apps)
(Settings)
Accounts
Add account

14
Google
Window for adding a Google account opens.
More options
Create account
Enter First name Last name NEXT
Enter date of birth Select gender NEXT
Enter user name (mail address) NEXT
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.
Enter password Enter password again (for confirmation)
NEXT
Check phone number NEXT
・Phone number of your SIM Card is entered automatically.
VERIFY
SMS is sent to the entered phone number.
・If a phone number other than the one on your SIM Card
is entered, confirmation screen appears. Enter notified
verification code Tap NEXT .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

15
Getting Started Xperia™ XZ1
I AGREE
A Google account is created.
NEXT
Set Google service AGREE
Account is created.
Logging In with a Google Account
If an application is activated that requires a Google account,
a window for adding a Google account opens. Log in with a
Google account you have so you can use the application.
In window for adding Google account, enter mail address
NEXT
Enter password NEXT
Follow onscreen instructions
You are logged in to your Google account.

16
Locking Screen
Display goes out after a set period of inactivity to save
battery power (screen is locked).
This also prevents accidental Touchscreen operation.
Press while Display is on to lock screen manually.
Unlocking Screen
In sleep mode (screen lock active),
Lock Screen appears.
Touch or Flick screen upwards/left
Screen is unlocked.
・The method for unlocking the screen can be changed.
・For fingerprint authentication, Touch with
authentication finger to unlock screen.

Basic Operations
Basic Operation.................................................................18
Silent Mode....................................................................... 19
Text Entry.........................................................................20
Updating Software........................................................... 21

18
Basic Operation
Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens
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 and Making Settings
In Home Screen, Tap (Apps) then Tap (Settings) to
customize the operation of handset functions.
Other manuals for Xperia XZ1
4
Table of contents
Other Sony Smartphone manuals

Sony
Sony Xperia TX User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia Z1 User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia C3 User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia C4 E5303 User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia Z3 User guide

Sony
Sony Xperia XA F3112 User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia M5 E5603 User manual

Sony
Sony Xperia XZ User manual

Sony
Sony XPERIA X PERFORMANCE User manual