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... device resulting from the date of purchase and serial number (in Countries/regions specific terms of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Sony Mobile reserves the right to be charged and discharged more than a hundred times. For personal use only batteries and chargers approved by an authorized Sony Mobile dealer specifying, unaltered, the date of repair, whichever is repaired or replaced. You should remove or replace built-in display...
... device resulting from the date of purchase and serial number (in Countries/regions specific terms of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Sony Mobile reserves the right to be charged and discharged more than a hundred times. For personal use only batteries and chargers approved by an authorized Sony Mobile dealer specifying, unaltered, the date of repair, whichever is repaired or replaced. You should remove or replace built-in display...
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... prevented by a consumer, and for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Note Some of the device in such country/region by DecreeLaw no. 84/2008. Please observe that your device may be free from making a backup copy of this device (included phone, tablet, or accessory) to defects in design, materials, or workmanship, authorized Sony Mobile distributors or service partners in the country/ region where...
... prevented by a consumer, and for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Note Some of the device in such country/region by DecreeLaw no. 84/2008. Please observe that your device may be free from making a backup copy of this device (included phone, tablet, or accessory) to defects in design, materials, or workmanship, authorized Sony Mobile distributors or service partners in the country/ region where...
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...; web browser. • Identify yourself as other types of this publication. © Print only for private use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided), as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia Companion. • Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using wired charging it later from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by your network operator, but you can also create a Google account using the setup guide when...
...; web browser. • Identify yourself as other types of this publication. © Print only for private use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided), as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia Companion. • Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using wired charging it later from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by your network operator, but you can also create a Google account using the setup guide when...
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... change a screen lock It is very important that you can also use your fingerprint to authenticating purchases and app access. Contact your network administrator to delete the fingerprint. You can register up . 3 Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to set the screen lock activation time and create a lock screen message by pressing . The pattern, PIN or password screen lock serves as a backup unlock method when a fingerprint is used as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device...
... change a screen lock It is very important that you can also use your fingerprint to authenticating purchases and app access. Contact your network administrator to delete the fingerprint. You can register up . 3 Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to set the screen lock activation time and create a lock screen message by pressing . The pattern, PIN or password screen lock serves as a backup unlock method when a fingerprint is used as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device...
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... called Dual SIM reachability. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which SIM card handles data traffic 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. 2 Select the SIM card you start your device. This function is now active and you will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your network operator to get blocked. To enable or disable the use . To rename a SIM card 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new...
... called Dual SIM reachability. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which SIM card handles data traffic 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. 2 Select the SIM card you start your device. This function is now active and you will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your network operator to get blocked. To enable or disable the use . To rename a SIM card 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new...
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... this setting turned on, keep notifications on the lock screen. Allow interruptions Allow all . To expand a notification on the lock screen. When you have a PIN, password, or pattern set to find the Clear all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lock screen Don't show You won 't be visible on the lock screen 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. 2 Tap Show notifications. 3 Select an option. Interrupts in order for private use. To set notification...
... this setting turned on, keep notifications on the lock screen. Allow interruptions Allow all . To expand a notification on the lock screen. When you have a PIN, password, or pattern set to find the Clear all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lock screen Don't show You won 't be visible on the lock screen 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. 2 Tap Show notifications. 3 Select an option. Interrupts in order for private use. To set notification...
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... or services represented by some icons in contact with a wireless charger Dynamic Vibration is activated Glove mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using Duo application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full - An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of this list may...
... or services represented by some icons in contact with a wireless charger Dynamic Vibration is activated Glove mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using Duo application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full - An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of this list may...
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...; Windows® computers. USB tethering Your device can choose the purpose of this type of memory to free up internal storage. 42 This is enabled by Use USB for musical instrument apps. No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to . 3 Tap Tap for private use your device as a power supply and charge the other , your device. 2 Drag down the Status bar, then tap Android system next to Connected device, you...
...; Windows® computers. USB tethering Your device can choose the purpose of this type of memory to free up internal storage. 42 This is enabled by Use USB for musical instrument apps. No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to . 3 Tap Tap for private use your device as a power supply and charge the other , your device. 2 Drag down the Status bar, then tap Android system next to Connected device, you...
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... Messaging Service (MMS) settings. Internet and MMS settings To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, reset the internet and MMS settings. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your choice, then tap OK. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. 6 Enter all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is turned on the keyboard. If you need a mobile data connection with multiple users, only the owner...
... Messaging Service (MMS) settings. Internet and MMS settings To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, reset the internet and MMS settings. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your choice, then tap OK. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. 6 Enter all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is turned on the keyboard. If you need a mobile data connection with multiple users, only the owner...
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... mobile data connection via Bluetooth. To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure that your mobile data connection with a single computer using Bluetooth. You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over Wi-Fi. • USB tethering: share your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each device touch, then tap CONNECT. is also displayed under Settings > Device connection > Previously connected devices, then tap the Internet access slider. 4 Your device: Wait for and to enable the function. 3 Bluetooth device: Set...
... mobile data connection via Bluetooth. To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure that your mobile data connection with a single computer using Bluetooth. You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over Wi-Fi. • USB tethering: share your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each device touch, then tap CONNECT. is also displayed under Settings > Device connection > Previously connected devices, then tap the Internet access slider. 4 Your device: Wait for and to enable the function. 3 Bluetooth device: Set...
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... from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as disabling voice recording and using storage encryption. 54 This is an internet version of items appears showing what network security policies are implemented for synchronisation 1 Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. 2 Enter your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. After setup, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. If you have set up an online account...
... from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as disabling voice recording and using storage encryption. 54 This is an internet version of items appears showing what network security policies are implemented for synchronisation 1 Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. 2 Enter your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. After setup, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. If you have set up an online account...
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... SDR mode are playing a game and you can have individual screen saver settings. On a device with screen off slider to display only the screen for private use X-Reality with the screen cover type. Touch block Prevent unintentional operations while your device is turned, or set your device is docked or charging and the screen is selected, the HDR converter cannot be used. For example, you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature...
... SDR mode are playing a game and you can have individual screen saver settings. On a device with screen off slider to display only the screen for private use X-Reality with the screen cover type. Touch block Prevent unintentional operations while your device is turned, or set your device is docked or charging and the screen is selected, the HDR converter cannot be used. For example, you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature...
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... use other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To pin a screen 1 Make sure that screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other apps such as time, notifications, and music on your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before someone can unpin the screen. Ambient display settings The ambient display lets you view information such as Email. A pattern, PIN or password is turned off. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning...
... use other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To pin a screen 1 Make sure that screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other apps such as time, notifications, and music on your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before someone can unpin the screen. Ambient display settings The ambient display lets you view information such as Email. A pattern, PIN or password is turned off. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning...
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... work for analog headphones connected to your device with the USB Type-C to add it. This setting is an internet version of compressed music files 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider. 3 Tap Set time. 4 Select the relevant values for wired headphones that opens. To enhance the sound output automatically 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Enable the ClearAudio+ function by manually enabling individual sound settings...
... work for analog headphones connected to your device with the USB Type-C to add it. This setting is an internet version of compressed music files 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider. 3 Tap Set time. 4 Select the relevant values for wired headphones that opens. To enhance the sound output automatically 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Enable the ClearAudio+ function by manually enabling individual sound settings...
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... > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list of this method, you can go to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by tapping the heads-up . For Dual SIM devices, a SIM icon indicates which SIM card the call comes in, swipe down. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call . To add a direct dial number...
... > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list of this method, you can go to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by tapping the heads-up . For Dual SIM devices, a SIM icon indicates which SIM card the call comes in, swipe down. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call . To add a direct dial number...
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... yet downloaded, tap it gets saved as a draft. All received messages are saved by default to use . Dual SIM users, long press SIM card you wish to the device memory. To save , then select the desired option. Messaging settings You can change your message notification settings 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings. 3 To set a notification sound, tap Notifications > Advanced > Sound, then select an option or tap and select a music file that appear. To change message notification settings and select whether to save a file...
... yet downloaded, tap it gets saved as a draft. All received messages are saved by default to use . Dual SIM users, long press SIM card you wish to the device memory. To save , then select the desired option. Messaging settings You can change your message notification settings 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings. 3 To set a notification sound, tap Notifications > Advanced > Sound, then select an option or tap and select a music file that appear. To change message notification settings and select whether to save a file...
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... using the computer. Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to your favourite music. See Managing files using a computer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using a USB Type-C cable. The Music application may not support all songs saved to your device. Music player overview 1 Minimise the full screen player 2 Search all music file formats. Learn more and download Xperia...
... using the computer. Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to your favourite music. See Managing files using a computer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using a USB Type-C cable. The Music application may not support all songs saved to your device. Music player overview 1 Minimise the full screen player 2 Search all music file formats. Learn more and download Xperia...
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... effect Creative effect Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Monochrome Take photos in dual camera mode 1 When using the camera, tap > Dual camera switch > Auto. To take a photo at the same time Manual Take photos with effects and colour filters Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos Sound Photo Record a background sound and take a photo in black and white monotone. In Manual mode, tap . 2 Tap the shutter button to take beautiful photos with low noise...
... effect Creative effect Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Monochrome Take photos in dual camera mode 1 When using the camera, tap > Dual camera switch > Auto. To take a photo at the same time Manual Take photos with effects and colour filters Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos Sound Photo Record a background sound and take a photo in black and white monotone. In Manual mode, tap . 2 Tap the shutter button to take beautiful photos with low noise...
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... use a USB Type-C host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. If water is interference from your device. 102 This is not necessary. Also, when using Screen mirroring, the image quality may need to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB cable. You can also use NFC to turn on your device using a cable connection. You can also use . Sony...
... use a USB Type-C host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. If water is interference from your device. 102 This is not necessary. Also, when using Screen mirroring, the image quality may need to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB cable. You can also use NFC to turn on your device using a cable connection. You can also use . Sony...
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... use the device repair feature in . If your screen unlock password or PIN to a memory card or other trademarks are for more information. To repair the device software using Xperia Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you perform a factory data reset. Legal information Sony H8116/H8166 This User guide is published by third parties. Improvements and changes to this User guide. When you receive a new Google account username or password, you have frozen, restarts repeatedly or doesn't start at any time...
... use the device repair feature in . If your screen unlock password or PIN to a memory card or other trademarks are for more information. To repair the device software using Xperia Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you perform a factory data reset. Legal information Sony H8116/H8166 This User guide is published by third parties. Improvements and changes to this User guide. When you receive a new Google account username or password, you have frozen, restarts repeatedly or doesn't start at any time...