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..., software or hardware modification or adjustment, or acts of God. 4 A rechargeable battery eventually wear out by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. Sony reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the device from the dealer. 2 If Sony repairs or replaces the device, the repair for...
..., software or hardware modification or adjustment, or acts of God. 4 A rechargeable battery eventually wear out by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. Sony reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the device from the dealer. 2 If Sony repairs or replaces the device, the repair for...
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..., and for repair or replacement. Some of your personal settings, downloads and other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. If Sony repairs your device is repaired or replaced. Limited warranty for Hong Kong SAR Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, Sony Mobile Communications Inc., or its relevant local affiliate, warrants this device fails to operate under normal use and service, due...
..., and for repair or replacement. Some of your personal settings, downloads and other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. If Sony repairs your device is repaired or replaced. Limited warranty for Hong Kong SAR Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, Sony Mobile Communications Inc., or its relevant local affiliate, warrants this device fails to operate under normal use and service, due...
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... the country/region where you purchased the device, will not reimburse you are in other supplementary laws. At present, Sony may sometimes not be lost information of Consumers and Users and other countries/regions. Note Some of your local Sony contact center. You should always make backup copies of certain downloads. Please note in your device for example, due to repair SIM-locked devices.
... the country/region where you purchased the device, will not reimburse you are in other supplementary laws. At present, Sony may sometimes not be lost information of Consumers and Users and other countries/regions. Note Some of your local Sony contact center. You should always make backup copies of certain downloads. Please note in your device for example, due to repair SIM-locked devices.
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... sitting on all conditions. Never rely solely upon mobile devices for long phone calls. • This product (including accessories) has magnet(s). Calls may not be guaranteed under the age of supporting voice calls, including emergency calls. 8 Internet version. Guidelines for safe and efficient use may result in impaired eyesight. Such pressure may cause the display to crack. • You can invalidate the warranty...
... sitting on all conditions. Never rely solely upon mobile devices for long phone calls. • This product (including accessories) has magnet(s). Calls may not be guaranteed under the age of supporting voice calls, including emergency calls. 8 Internet version. Guidelines for safe and efficient use may result in impaired eyesight. Such pressure may cause the display to crack. • You can invalidate the warranty...
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... can help reduce your region: United States When the mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree functionality is designed to use the minimum power necessary to access the chosen network, the actual SAR level can also be sure to radio frequencies. The SAR values and test distances differ depending on difference in safety based on the measuring method, the device tested (phone or...
... can help reduce your region: United States When the mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree functionality is designed to use the minimum power necessary to access the chosen network, the actual SAR level can also be sure to radio frequencies. The SAR values and test distances differ depending on difference in safety based on the measuring method, the device tested (phone or...
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... management Checking battery consumption for applications Making applications exempt from the Power-saving feature STAMINA mode Battery Care Updating your device Before updating your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computer Restarting, resetting, and repairing Restarting, resetting, and repairing your device Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Resetting your applications Improving memory performance Viewing the memory status Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping applications and services from running Formatting the memory card 3
... management Checking battery consumption for applications Making applications exempt from the Power-saving feature STAMINA mode Battery Care Updating your device Before updating your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computer Restarting, resetting, and repairing Restarting, resetting, and repairing your device Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Resetting your applications Improving memory performance Viewing the memory status Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping applications and services from running Formatting the memory card 3
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...and networks Mobile data connection Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Controlling data usage Basic settings Settings menu Volume, vibration, and sound Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Application updates Using location services Date and time Music Transferring music from a computer to your device Listening to music Music app features Camera Getting to know your camera Camera overview Taking a photo or recording a video Taking a photo using the flash Basic camera features Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos Selecting a capturing mode Various methods to take photos...
...and networks Mobile data connection Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Controlling data usage Basic settings Settings menu Volume, vibration, and sound Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Application updates Using location services Date and time Music Transferring music from a computer to your device Listening to music Music app features Camera Getting to know your camera Camera overview Taking a photo or recording a video Taking a photo using the flash Basic camera features Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos Selecting a capturing mode Various methods to take photos...
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... manual. Tap [Auto] when it is not in the center, and then tap [Set] again. Tap [AF] or [MF] to switch the focus mode to adjust the shutter speed. When the focus mode is orange to view the previous or next one. Tap to capture the current frame as a still image. 7. Tap to start or stop recording. 6. Level meter Level meter helps...
... manual. Tap [Auto] when it is not in the center, and then tap [Set] again. Tap [AF] or [MF] to switch the focus mode to adjust the shutter speed. When the focus mode is orange to view the previous or next one. Tap to capture the current frame as a still image. 7. Tap to start or stop recording. 6. Level meter Level meter helps...
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... enhancer menu icon). 1 Find and tap (Game enhancer icon). Downloaded games are automatically stored in the Game enhancer app, and you can restrict the touch area in mic, and more. You can quickly launch the games from the Game enhancer menu. Recommended - Screen overview 1. Add new games manually. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Launching the Game enhancer app The Game enhancer app makes...
... enhancer menu icon). 1 Find and tap (Game enhancer icon). Downloaded games are automatically stored in the Game enhancer app, and you can restrict the touch area in mic, and more. You can quickly launch the games from the Game enhancer menu. Recommended - Screen overview 1. Add new games manually. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Launching the Game enhancer app The Game enhancer app makes...
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... data connection charges when you connect to support.google.com/android/. To check the current software version and model number of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in this Help Guide. Note System and application updates can check it in your device Find and tap [Settings] > [About phone]. Please contact your network operator or service provider to the internet. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II...
... data connection charges when you connect to support.google.com/android/. To check the current software version and model number of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in this Help Guide. Note System and application updates can check it in your device Find and tap [Settings] > [About phone]. Please contact your network operator or service provider to the internet. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II...
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...]. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable or disable the SIM cards. Find and tap [Settings] > [Network & internet] > [SIM cards]. Renaming a SIM card 1. Tap [OK]. Hint A Dual SIM device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted. Selecting which will handle data traffic. Select an option. You may find the item under [Advanced]. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you place a call 1. Select the number from which to...
...]. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable or disable the SIM cards. Find and tap [Settings] > [Network & internet] > [SIM cards]. Renaming a SIM card 1. Tap [OK]. Hint A Dual SIM device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted. Selecting which will handle data traffic. Select an option. You may find the item under [Advanced]. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you place a call 1. Select the number from which to...
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... and tap [Settings] > [Accounts] > [Add account] > [Google]. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to do the following: Download and install applications on Google Play. To get the most out of Google applications and services is available on your new device. Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using the Google Duo application. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Chrome web browser. For example, a Google account enables you to...
... and tap [Settings] > [Accounts] > [Add account] > [Google]. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to do the following: Download and install applications on Google Play. To get the most out of Google applications and services is available on your new device. Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using the Google Duo application. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Chrome web browser. For example, a Google account enables you to...
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... the resized screen. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 One-handed mode Enable One-handed mode to adjust the display size so you can shrink the screen by using the Side sense menu. To exit One-handed mode, double-tap (Home button) again or tap an empty area on the screen. Related Topic Using Side sense F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications...
... the resized screen. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 One-handed mode Enable One-handed mode to adjust the display size so you can shrink the screen by using the Side sense menu. To exit One-handed mode, double-tap (Home button) again or tap an empty area on the screen. Related Topic Using Side sense F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications...
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... change the power-saving features available on your device's loudspeakers. Use a Wi-Fi network instead of the power consumed by default to restrict applications from the Power-saving feature Screen settings Turning the Bluetooth function on your battery as your device. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. Turn off your email, calendar, and contacts. Roaming is activated by different applications and features. You can make...
... change the power-saving features available on your device's loudspeakers. Use a Wi-Fi network instead of the power consumed by default to restrict applications from the Power-saving feature Screen settings Turning the Bluetooth function on your battery as your device. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. Turn off your email, calendar, and contacts. Roaming is activated by different applications and features. You can make...
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... need to enter them in order to restart the device after a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down and then perform a software repair. Depending on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion You can use Xperia Companion to repair your security settings, you may lose some personal data in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer...
... need to enter them in order to restart the device after a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down and then perform a software repair. Depending on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion You can use Xperia Companion to repair your security settings, you may lose some personal data in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer...
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... internal storage Formatting the memory card Stopping applications and services from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data, and it tends to fill up space on the memory card, you should consider the following: Close running F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile...
... internal storage Formatting the memory card Stopping applications and services from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data, and it tends to fill up space on the memory card, you should consider the following: Close running F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile...
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... camera key fully down, swipe (Camera icon) from the lock screen, or tap (Camera icon) from the Application screen. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Taking a photo or recording a video This section explains basic camera operations. Check your device's memory status often. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Jump to camera], and then tap the switch to enable this function. 2 Swipe the screen to avoid blurred photos. Press the power key twice. Hint Make...
... camera key fully down, swipe (Camera icon) from the lock screen, or tap (Camera icon) from the Application screen. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Taking a photo or recording a video This section explains basic camera operations. Check your device's memory status often. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Jump to camera], and then tap the switch to enable this function. 2 Swipe the screen to avoid blurred photos. Press the power key twice. Hint Make...
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Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc. 94 You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos. 1 While using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. 2 Swipe...
Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video F-172-100-11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc. 94 You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos. 1 While using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. 2 Swipe...
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... Sony Mobile Communications Inc. 115 When the memory is saved for everyday use. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up more memory, so keep in the camera settings menu. 1 While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). 2 Tap [Still image size] or [Video size]. 3 Select the resolution and close the settings menu. Choose whether to time...
... Sony Mobile Communications Inc. 115 When the memory is saved for everyday use. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up more memory, so keep in the camera settings menu. 1 While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). 2 Tap [Still image size] or [Video size]. 3 Select the resolution and close the settings menu. Choose whether to time...
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...'s speakers. 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the status bar of your device. Drag the status bar downwards, tap (Down arrow icon), and then tap [Disconnect] > [OK]. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can also use the Screen mirroring feature to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: Find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences] > [Screen mirroring...
...'s speakers. 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the status bar of your device. Drag the status bar downwards, tap (Down arrow icon), and then tap [Disconnect] > [OK]. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 II XQ-AS52/XQ-AS62/XQ-AS72 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can also use the Screen mirroring feature to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: Find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences] > [Screen mirroring...