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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XZs G8231/G8232...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 6 Assembly – Single SIM..............7 Assembly – Dual SIM.................8 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google account?........... 9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........
  • Page 3 Backing up and restoring content..........38 Downloading applications............42 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 42 Downloading applications from other sources......42 Internet and networks..............43 Browsing the web................43 Internet and MMS settings ............43 Wi-Fi....................44 Sharing your mobile data connection..........46 Controlling data usage..............47 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........
  • Page 4 Backing up contacts................70 Messaging and chat..............72 Reading and sending messages............ 72 Messaging settings................. 73 Video chat..................73 Setting up email................74 Music....................75 Transferring music to your device..........75 Listening to music................75 Camera..................78 Getting to know your camera............78 Exposure, colour and light conditions..........81 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 TalkBack..................106 Mono audio..................107 Switch Access.................107 Support and legal..............108 Support application...............108 Restarting, resetting and repairing..........108 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........109 Legal information................109...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XZs User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Assembly - Single Sim

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main loudspeaker 2. Headset jack 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 3. NFC™ detection area 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 4. Front camera lens 14. Main camera lens 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 15. Laser AF sensor 6. Second microphone 16.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Dual Sim

    To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration. Place the memory card securely in the tray, in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...
  • Page 10 • Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device services. For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com . It is crucial to remember your Google account user name and password, since in some situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 12: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    • Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. • Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the sensor to unlock your device. Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 26. configure the notifications on the lock screen, see To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password.

  • Page 13: Sim Card Protection

    To register a fingerprint for the first time Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager . Tap Next. If prompted confirm your pattern, PIN or password. Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.

  • Page 14: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    Using multiple SIM cards This function only applies for Dual SIM devices. Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which number to place outgoing communication from. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data traffic.

  • Page 15: Finding, Locking Or Erasing A Lost Device

    Finding, locking or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to: •...
  • Page 16 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 17: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...

  • Page 18: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 19: Smart Backlight Control

    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 20: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on...

  • Page 21: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    To view all applications on the Application screen Flick left or right on the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider. To open an application from the Application screen •...

  • Page 22: Navigating Applications

    To use shortcuts for easy actions Long press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. Select from the options that appear. For example, tap to go to App info, or to disable or uninstall the application. If an icon is not shown, tap for more options.
  • Page 23 To quickly switch between recently used applications • Quickly press twice. To close all the recently used applications • and then tap Clear all. To open a menu in an application • While using an application, tap A menu is not available in all applications. Split screen mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.

  • Page 24: Widgets

    Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens.

  • Page 25: Background And Themes

    To move an item on the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. To remove an item from the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to Remove from home screen on the top of the screen.

  • Page 26: Notifications

    To take a screenshot Long press the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. To view your screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot.
  • Page 27 To expand a notification on the Notification panel • to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap Clear all. If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the Clear all button. To take action on a notification from the lock screen •...

  • Page 28: Icons In The Status Bar

    Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
  • Page 29 An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 30: Applications Overview

    More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications > Notifications.
  • Page 31 Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection. Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books.

  • Page 32: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

  • Page 33: Battery And Power Management

    • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 20. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then. To make specific applications exempt from optimisation You can make applications exempt from being optimised.
  • Page 34 Find and tap Settings > Battery. and select Power-saving exceptions. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this exemption list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its exception settings. The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your settings.

  • Page 35: Updating Your Device

    To enable or disable Battery Care Find and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Care. Tap the slider to enable or disable Battery Care. Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care. Even if the function has been disabled, it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function again.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To set up automatic download of system updates Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. Select the preferred option. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model and make sure it is completely dry.

  • Page 38: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    • Clear the cache memory for all applications. • Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use. • Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card. • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card.
  • Page 39 an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB host adapter. With the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server.
  • Page 40 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is mounted properly into your device.
  • Page 41 • Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. Under Back up to Google Drive tap Backup account to choose which account you want to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 42: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 43: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most http://support.google.com/chrome to get more detailed markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access point names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 45 Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. •...

  • Page 46: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    to set up WPA™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access®) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup: • Push button method – simply push a button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device, for example, a router.

  • Page 47: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.

  • Page 48: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To help reduce data usage Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data Saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To turn data traffic on or off Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data slider to turn data traffic on or off.

  • Page 49: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations: • One WCDMA network • One GSM network • One WCDMA and one GSM network •...

  • Page 50: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 51 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 52: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen •...

  • Page 53: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 54: Screen Settings

    Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media and alarm sounds are turned off. Alarms only The ring sound is turned off. Alarm and media sounds are still on. Priority only You only receive the notifications and calls you have selected. Alarm and media sounds are still on.

  • Page 55: Screen Pinning

    White balance Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display. To revert to the default setting, tap Image enhancement Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colours appear more vibrant on-screen. Screen rotation Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.

  • Page 56: Application Settings

    Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design.

  • Page 57: Resetting Your Applications

    To manage app links from the Settings menu Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap Advanced > Default Apps > Opening links. Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired. Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device.

  • Page 58: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the date manually Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK.

  • Page 59: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 60 To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 61 • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 62: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. ®...

  • Page 63: Editing Text

    To enter text using the gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 64: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialling a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 65: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 66: Smart Call Handling

    Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 67: Blocking A Number

    To forward calls Find and tap > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on. To turn off call forwarding Find and tap >...

  • Page 68: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronised to your device, select an account.

  • Page 69: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap >...

  • Page 70: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings . Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 71 Find and tap > Settings > Export. Select a SIM card, then tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). >...

  • Page 72: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 73: Messaging Settings

    To read a received message Find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap it. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message Find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message.

  • Page 74: Setting Up Email

    To use the Duo™ application • Find and tap Google > Duo. Setting up email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.

  • Page 75: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 36.
  • Page 76 Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music home screen to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Tap to start playing a song in the play queue Play all songs in shuffle mode Go to the music player screen...
  • Page 77 To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification. • Alternatively, find and tap This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 78: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 79 Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes.
  • Page 80 To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

  • Page 81: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    To view, share or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 82 To adjust the exposure value When using the camera, tap Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.
  • Page 83 White balance In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode. To adjust the white balance When using the camera, tap Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example Close the settings menu.

  • Page 84: Setting The Right Focus

    Centre Determines the centre of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimised Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes.

  • Page 85: Moving Objects

    Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos.
  • Page 86 To predict a photo When using the main camera, tap Tap More > Predictive Capture > Auto. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the thumbnail to view the result. Two to four photos are saved depending on the movement of the object.

  • Page 87: Using Camera Apps

    To record a super slow motion sequence in a video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select to enable slow motion. Select Slow motion mode > Super slow motion. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. one or more times to record time limited sequences in super slow motion.

  • Page 88: Resolution And Memory

    Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and colour filters before taking a photo or recording a video. To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect.

  • Page 89: Diagnosing Your Camera

    12MP 4000×3000 (4:3). 12MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP 4608×2592 (16:9). 12MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Front camera: 13MP 4160×3120 (4:3).

  • Page 90: Additional Camera Settings

    To run a diagnostics test of your camera Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Tap More. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this...
  • Page 91 Previewing settings After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Front After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in camera the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is only saved.

  • Page 92: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview to open the Album home screen menu View menu options...

  • Page 93: Album Home Screen Menu

    To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 94: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View photos and videos on other devices in the same network Open the settings menu for the Album application Open web support View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.

  • Page 95: Hiding Photos And Videos

    Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen. Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album home screen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder. To hide a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide.

  • Page 96: Connectivity

    If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 97 NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 98: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 99 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 100 • Music and other audio files • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device which contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 101: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates ‒ for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 102 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 103: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 104 Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 105 To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS >...

  • Page 106: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 107: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.

  • Page 108: Support And Legal

    Support and legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot or use helpful apps such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles or the Support forum.

  • Page 109: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony G8231/G8232 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
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