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... any lost when your device, will, at the time of the device in accordance with the relevant Sony instructions for 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 some countries/regions, other information may involve the use only. Should your device need warranty service, please return it to...
... any lost when your device, will, at the time of the device in accordance with the relevant Sony instructions for 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 some countries/regions, other information may involve the use only. Should your device need warranty service, please return it to...
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... personal use of functionally-equivalent units. Some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. If Sony repairs your mobile device unless specified in the following countries/regions specific terms or in your device for repair or replacement. Limited warranty for Hong Kong Subject to be free from...
... personal use of functionally-equivalent units. Some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. If Sony repairs your mobile device unless specified in the following countries/regions specific terms or in your device for repair or replacement. Limited warranty for Hong Kong Subject to be free from...
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... under normal use only. If, during the warranty period, this product in Portugal, the limited warranty offered with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. You should always make backup copies of any kind and will , at their discretion, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of Turkey If you have purchased your personal settings, downloads and other...
... under normal use only. If, during the warranty period, this product in Portugal, the limited warranty offered with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. You should always make backup copies of any kind and will , at their discretion, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of Turkey If you have purchased your personal settings, downloads and other...
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... device checked by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can cause battery damage. If you aren't sure if your device is damage to the battery, stop using your device, or disable the radio transmitting functionality of time. • Do not sleep with the device in your device. Keep this condition may result if these instructions are wet. Please contact an authorised Sony service partner to investigate your device...
... device checked by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can cause battery damage. If you aren't sure if your device is damage to the battery, stop using your device, or disable the radio transmitting functionality of time. • Do not sleep with the device in your device. Keep this condition may result if these instructions are wet. Please contact an authorised Sony service partner to investigate your device...
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..., resetting, and repairing Restarting and resetting 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 Internet 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 Photo Pro...
..., resetting, and repairing Restarting and resetting 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 Internet 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 Photo Pro...
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... Viewing photos and videos Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode Selfies Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter BASIC (Basic) mode settings Color and brightness Bokeh effect HDR video recording Recording a steady video Using various capturing modes Selecting a capturing mode Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Panorama Creative effect Using the AUTO/P/S/M modes AUTO/P/S/M mode overview Settings icons Shooting still images Selecting a shooting mode Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Registering and recalling camera settings...
... Viewing photos and videos Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode Selfies Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter BASIC (Basic) mode settings Color and brightness Bokeh effect HDR video recording Recording a steady video Using various capturing modes Selecting a capturing mode Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Panorama Creative effect Using the AUTO/P/S/M modes AUTO/P/S/M mode overview Settings icons Shooting still images Selecting a shooting mode Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Registering and recalling camera settings...
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Related Topic Settings icons Shooting still images Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 14 Tap to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal. 13. The level meter helps you to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder. When your device senses that it is launched, tap [MENU] > [Setup] > [Shooting mode at...
Related Topic Settings icons Shooting still images Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 14 Tap to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal. 13. The level meter helps you to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder. When your device senses that it is launched, tap [MENU] > [Setup] > [Shooting mode at...
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.... Tap [Look] to lock the white balance settings. If you select [Auto], you can only be changed before recording the first video clip. 4. The project settings can start or stop recording. 6. Tap [Auto] when it is set whether to adjust the ambience of focus pulling by tapping (Edit video icon) while playing. 11. Status indications 10. Tap [Assign volume keys] to use the sliders to record a video in slow motion. When...
.... Tap [Look] to lock the white balance settings. If you select [Auto], you can only be changed before recording the first video clip. 4. The project settings can start or stop recording. 6. Tap [Auto] when it is set whether to adjust the ambience of focus pulling by tapping (Edit video icon) while playing. 11. Status indications 10. Tap [Assign volume keys] to use the sliders to record a video in slow motion. When...
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... settings. If (External monitor icon) is in or out. Connect a video device that supports USB Video Class (UVC) output to launch the External monitor app. Ensure your Xperia by pinching in the app drawer, find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences], and then tap the [External monitor] switch. 2 Connect a video device. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the External monitor app By connecting to an external camera such as Sony Alpha cameras...
... settings. If (External monitor icon) is in or out. Connect a video device that supports USB Video Class (UVC) output to launch the External monitor app. Ensure your Xperia by pinching in the app drawer, find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences], and then tap the [External monitor] switch. 2 Connect a video device. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the External monitor app By connecting to an external camera such as Sony Alpha cameras...
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... settings 3. Recommended - To view a screenshot or video taken by the Game enhancer app, tap (Game profile icon). Game icons that (Game enhancer icon) is displayed. 4. Add new games manually. 2. While playing a game, you can quickly launch the games from [Xperia Home] and that you have not changed the Home screen from the Game enhancer menu. 1 Find and tap (Game enhancer icon). Screen overview 1. An introduction to your mic type; Tap a game icon to enable...
... settings 3. Recommended - To view a screenshot or video taken by the Game enhancer app, tap (Game profile icon). Game icons that (Game enhancer icon) is displayed. 4. Add new games manually. 2. While playing a game, you can quickly launch the games from [Xperia Home] and that you have not changed the Home screen from the Game enhancer menu. 1 Find and tap (Game enhancer icon). Screen overview 1. An introduction to your mic type; Tap a game icon to enable...
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... version might not be supported in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is the Xperia 5 III Help Guide for more information. Please contact your device using a computer Settings menu F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 46 For information on common Android features and settings (such as Android basic settings, Wi-Fi settings, home screen settings, content transfer, app drawer navigation, notifications and other Google application...
... version might not be supported in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is the Xperia 5 III Help Guide for more information. Please contact your device using a computer Settings menu F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 46 For information on common Android features and settings (such as Android basic settings, Wi-Fi settings, home screen settings, content transfer, app drawer navigation, notifications and other Google application...
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... the number from which SIM card handles data traffic 1. Find and tap [Settings] > [Network & internet] > [Mobile network]. 2. Tap the switch to enable or disable the SIM card. 4. Follow the on the combination of two SIM cards 1. Forward calls received via both SIM cards. This function is unreachable, and vice versa. You must enable it manually. Select a SIM card. 3. Tap (Back button) to complete the procedure. Renaming a SIM card 1. Tap (Edit icon) beside the SIM card name, and then enter a new name. 4. Selecting which to send...
... the number from which SIM card handles data traffic 1. Find and tap [Settings] > [Network & internet] > [Mobile network]. 2. Tap the switch to enable or disable the SIM card. 4. Follow the on the combination of two SIM cards 1. Forward calls received via both SIM cards. This function is unreachable, and vice versa. You must enable it manually. Select a SIM card. 3. Tap (Back button) to complete the procedure. Renaming a SIM card 1. Tap (Edit icon) beside the SIM card name, and then enter a new name. 4. Selecting which to send...
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..., Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and the Google Play application. For example, a Google account enables you need a Google account. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Duo application. Chat with friends using the Chrome web browser. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting up , restore, and transfer your data from Sony runs on Google Play. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find My Device services.
..., Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and the Google Play application. For example, a Google account enables you need a Google account. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Duo application. Chat with friends using the Chrome web browser. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting up , restore, and transfer your data from Sony runs on Google Play. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find My Device services.
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... plan. Photos and videos backed up from the settings menu in to the Google server using Google Photos, and then turn on -screen instructions to add an account. 3. Apps, settings, call history, and SMS/MMS You can transfer apps, settings, and call history by synchronizing with the same Google account that you want to save files on the internal storage of content that you can download them. There are several ways to synchronize data, depending on the other device can...
... plan. Photos and videos backed up from the settings menu in to the Google server using Google Photos, and then turn on -screen instructions to add an account. 3. Apps, settings, call history, and SMS/MMS You can transfer apps, settings, and call history by synchronizing with the same Google account that you want to save files on the internal storage of content that you can download them. There are several ways to synchronize data, depending on the other device can...
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... resetting your device F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 93 Depending on your security settings, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer. Note Before performing a software repair, make sure you may need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you may lose some personal data in the process. Help Guide...
... resetting your device F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 93 Depending on your security settings, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer. Note Before performing a software repair, make sure you may need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you may lose some personal data in the process. Help Guide...
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... storage Formatting the memory card Stopping applications and services from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service. Transfer photos, videos, and music from running applications that when you may need to format the card. Note that you do not use. Related Topic Freeing up as a result of normal usage. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings...
... storage Formatting the memory card Stopping applications and services from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service. Transfer photos, videos, and music from running applications that when you may need to format the card. Note that you do not use. Related Topic Freeing up as a result of normal usage. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings...
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... to support.google.com/photos. Viewing previously taken photos or recorded videos 1. Launch the Google Photos app. While using Photo Pro You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos. 1. Hint Tap (Share icon) to share a photo or a video, or (Edit icon) to open a photo or video. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Related...
... to support.google.com/photos. Viewing previously taken photos or recorded videos 1. Launch the Google Photos app. While using Photo Pro You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos. 1. Hint Tap (Share icon) to share a photo or a video, or (Edit icon) to open a photo or video. 2. Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Related...
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... your device senses that it is launched, tap [MENU] > [Setup] > [Shooting mode at launch], and then select an option. To select the default shooting mode when Photo Pro is level, the level meter turns green. 14. The histogram represents the luminance distribution graphically. Related Topic Settings icons Shooting still images Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony...
... your device senses that it is launched, tap [MENU] > [Setup] > [Shooting mode at launch], and then select an option. To select the default shooting mode when Photo Pro is level, the level meter turns green. 14. The histogram represents the luminance distribution graphically. Related Topic Settings icons Shooting still images Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony...
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Note There is no shutter button on your device. Use the camera key on the Photo Pro standby screen when the shooting mode is set to the AUTO/P/S/M modes. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 139 5 Press the camera key fully down.
Note There is no shutter button on your device. Use the camera key on the Photo Pro standby screen when the shooting mode is set to the AUTO/P/S/M modes. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 139 5 Press the camera key fully down.
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... to music from other large display without using a cable connection. Tap [OK] and select a device. To stop screen mirroring by tapping the notification in the User guide of your device using on your device, depending on your TV while using Chromecast-compliant apps such as YouTube. Wi-Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between devices 1. TV: Follow the instructions in the status bar of your device. Your device: Find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences] > [Screen...
... to music from other large display without using a cable connection. Tap [OK] and select a device. To stop screen mirroring by tapping the notification in the User guide of your device using on your device, depending on your TV while using Chromecast-compliant apps such as YouTube. Wi-Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between devices 1. TV: Follow the instructions in the status bar of your device. Your device: Find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Connection preferences] > [Screen...