Sony Xperia 4 User Guide
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ContentsGetting started............................................................................... 6About this User guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................ 6Assembly........................................................................................... 7Screen protection.............................................................................. 9 Starting your device for the first time.................................................9Why do I need a Google™ account?............................................... 10Charging your device....................................................................... 11 Learning the basics...................................................................... 12 Using the touchscreen..................................................................... 12 Locking and unlocking the screen................................................... 14Home screen....................................................................................14 Application screen........................................................................... 16Navigating applications....................................................................17 Small apps....................................................................................... 17Widgets............................................................................................ 18 Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 19Background and themes..................................................................20 Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21Recording your screen.....................................................................21 Status and notifications................................................................... 22Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 23 Application overview........................................................................ 25 Downloading applications............................................................ 26 Downloading applications from Google Play™............................... 26 Downloading applications from other sources................................ 26 Internet and networks.................................................................. 27 Browsing the web............................................................................ 27 Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................27 Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 28Sharing your mobile data connection.............................................. 30 Controlling data usage..................................................................... 30Selecting mobile networks...............................................................31 Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................32 Synchronising data on your device.............................................. 33 Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 33 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®................. 33 Basic settings............................................................................... 35 Accessing settings........................................................................... 352This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................35SIM card protection ........................................................................ 36 Screen settings................................................................................ 37Daydream.........................................................................................37Screen lock...................................................................................... 38 Language settings............................................................................39Date and time...................................................................................40Enhancing the sound output............................................................40 Typing text................................................................................... 42 On-screen keyboard........................................................................ 42 Phonepad.........................................................................................43Entering text using voice input........................................................ 44 Editing text....................................................................................... 44Personalising the Xperia keyboard.................................................. 45 Calling.......................................................................................... 46 Making calls..................................................................................... 46 Receiving calls................................................................................. 47Ongoing calls................................................................................... 49 Using the call log............................................................................. 49Forwarding calls...............................................................................50 Restricting calls................................................................................50Multiple calls.................................................................................... 51 Conference calls.............................................................................. 51Voicemail..........................................................................................51 Emergency calls............................................................................... 52 Contacts ...................................................................................... 53 Transferring contacts....................................................................... 53 Searching and viewing contacts...................................................... 54Adding and editing contacts............................................................ 55 Adding medical and emergency contact information...................... 56Favourites and groups..................................................................... 57Sending contact information............................................................58Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 58Backing up contacts........................................................................ 58 Messaging and chat..................................................................... 59 Reading and sending messages......................................................59 Organising your messages.............................................................. 60 Calling from a message................................................................... 61Messaging settings.......................................................................... 61Instant messaging and video chat................................................... 61 Email.............................................................................................62 Setting up email............................................................................... 623This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 62Email preview pane.......................................................................... 63 Organising your email messages..................................................... 64Email account settings.....................................................................64 Gmail™............................................................................................ 65 Music ........................................................................................... 66 Transferring music to your device .................................................. 66 Listening to music............................................................................ 66Walkman® home screen menu....................................................... 67Playlists............................................................................................ 68 Sharing music.................................................................................. 69Enhancing the sound....................................................................... 69Visualiser ......................................................................................... 69Recognising music with TrackID™.................................................. 69 FM radio....................................................................................... 72 Listening to the radio....................................................................... 72 Favourite radio channels..................................................................73Sound settings................................................................................. 73 Camera......................................................................................... 74 Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 74 Face detection................................................................................. 75 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.............................. 75Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 76General camera settings.................................................................. 76Still camera settings.........................................................................79Video camera settings..................................................................... 83 Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 86 Viewing photos and videos.............................................................. 86 Sharing and managing photos and videos...................................... 87Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................88 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application.......................... 89 Hiding photos and videos................................................................ 89 Album home screen menu............................................................... 90Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 91 Videos.......................................................................................... 93 Watching videos in the Movies application..................................... 93 Transferring video content to your device ...................................... 94 Managing video content.................................................................. 94 Connectivity................................................................................. 95 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV................... 95 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.............................. 95Bluetooth® wireless technology...................................................... 984This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 101Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............ 101 Travel and maps.........................................................................103 Using location services.................................................................. 103 Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 103 Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 105Airplane mode................................................................................ 105 Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 106 Calendar.........................................................................................106 Alarm and clock............................................................................. 107 Support and maintenance..........................................................109 Support for your device................................................................. 109 Computer tools.............................................................................. 109Updating your device..................................................................... 110Finding a lost device ..................................................................... 111 Finding the identification number of your device...........................112 Battery and power management................................................... 112 Memory and storage...................................................................... 114Managing files using a computer................................................... 115Backing up and restoring content................................................. 116Running diagnostic tests on your device....................................... 118 Restarting and resetting your device............................................. 118Recycling your device.................................................................... 120 Limitations to services and features.............................................. 120Legal information........................................................................... 1205This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedAbout this User guide This is the Xperia™ E4 User guide for the Android™ 4.4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 110 . To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version . Overview 6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1. Charging/Notification light 2. Front camera lens 3. Proximity/Light sensor 4. Ear speaker 5. Power key 6. Volume/Zoom key 7. Microphone8. Headset jack 9. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 10. Main camera lens 11. Camera light 12. Port for charger/USB cable 13. Loudspeaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheetbefore using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. To remove the back cover • Insert a fingernail into the gap (as indicated in the illustration) and lift up the cover. To attach the back cover 1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the bottom corners to lock them into place. 2 Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover clicks into place. To insert the micro SIM card If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly. Some standard-sized SIM cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card. Once you detach the micro SIM card from the standard-sized SIM card, you cannot reattach it and use the standard-sized SIM card again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a detachable micro SIM card, contact your network operator for information on how to collect or exchange your SIM card. To insert a memory card 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To remove the micro SIM card 1Detach the back cover. 2 Drag out the micro SIM card from its slot and remove it fully. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it. Screen protection Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty. Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To turn on the deviceMake sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device forthe first time. 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a while for the device to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap . To turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. 3 Tap OK. 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™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to: • Download and install applications from Google Play™. • Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. • Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. • Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. • Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com. It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.