Sony Xperia 4 User Guide

							Smart apps and features that save youtime
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the
FM radio application when you connect a headset.
You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to
launch on your device at certain times of the day. For example, when you connect
your headset between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:
• The Walkman® application starts.
• The web browser opens the morning paper.
• The ring volume is set to vibrate.
With Smart Connect, you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and
SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information.
Overview of Smart Connect
1Tap to display all added devices2Add a device or an event3View menu options4Tap to display all added events5Tap to activate an event6Tap to view details of an event101This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 
						

							To create a Smart Connect event
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then find and tap .
2 If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap  OK to close the
introduction screen.
3 On the  Events tab, tap 
.
4 If you are creating an event for the first time, tap  OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5 Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be
the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
6 Tap 
 to continue.
7 Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8 Tap 
 to continue.
9 Set an event name, then tap  Finish.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1 Start the Smart Connect application.
2 On the  Events tab, tap an event.
3 If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
4 Tap  Edit, then adjust the settings as desired.
To delete an event
1 Start the Smart Connect application.
2 On the  Events tab, touch and hold the event that you want to delete, then tap
Delete event .
3 Tap  Delete  to confirm.
You can also open the event that you want to delete, then tap  > Delete event  > Delete .
Managing devices
Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that youcan connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless
Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and
also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each
device.
To pair and connect an accessory
1 Start the Smart Connect application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the
first time, tap  OK to close the introduction screen.
2 Tap  Devices , then tap 
.
3 Tap  OK to start searching for devices.
4 In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
1 Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2 Start the Smart Connect application.
3 Tap  Accessories , then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4 Adjust the desired settings.
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							Travel and maps
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to
determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS
satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Location .
3 Drag the slider beside  Location to the right.
4 Tap  Agree  to confirm.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1 Make sure you are signed in to your Google™ account from your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Google  > Location .
4 Drag the slider beside  Location to the right.
5 Tap  Agree  to confirm.
Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes foryour location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image).
GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects
such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes,
move to another location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situationsand receive detailed directions to your destination.
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							When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is
transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available
offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
Contact your network operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not
be available in every market, country or region.1Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address.2Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination.3View your account profile.4Location mark – shows a searched location on the map.5Show your current location.6View help and options.
To show your location on the map
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Maps, then tap 
.
To search for a location
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Maps.
3 In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find.
4 Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search, or select a suggested
location from the list. If the search is successful, the location is indicated by 
on the map.
To get directions
1 While viewing a map, tap 
.
2 Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and your
destination. The recommended routes appear in a list.
3 Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a
map.
To make a map available offline
1 While viewing a map, tap the search field.
2 Scroll to the bottom and tap  Make this map area available offline . The area
shown on the map gets saved to your device.
To learn more about Google Maps™
• When you use Google Maps™, tap 
 , then tap  Help.
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							Using data traffic when travellingWhen you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access theInternet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on
your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in
advance.
To activate or deactivate data roaming
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Mobile networks .
3 Mark or unmark the  Data roaming checkbox.
You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your
memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are
activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > More… .
3 Mark the  Airplane mode  checkbox.
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							Calendar and alarm clock
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. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined
Calendar view.
When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to
remind you. Also, 
 appears in the status bar.
1Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view2Return to the current date3Access settings and other options4Flick left or right to browse more quickly5Selected date6Agenda for the selected day7Add a calendar event
To create a calendar event
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
.
3 If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this event
on your device, tap  Device calendar.
4 Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.
5 To save the event and send out invitations, tap  Done.
To view a calendar event
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap the event that you want to view.
To view multiple calendars
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then find and tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view.
To zoom the calendar view
• When the  Week or the  Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
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							To display national holidays in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  National holidays .
4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap  OK.
To display birthdays in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Birthdays to the right.
4 Tap  Birthdays , then select the contact group for which you want to display
birthdays.
To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Weather forecast to the right.
4 If location services are disabled, tap  Home location, then search for the city
that you want to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see Using location services on
page 103 .
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  Weather forecast .
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as thealarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound
when the device is set to silent mode.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general
time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
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							5Open date and time settings for the clock6Turn an alarm on or off7View options8Add a new alarm
To set a new alarm
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Alarm & clock .
3 Tap 
.
4 Tap  Time  and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5 Tap  Set.
6 If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7 Tap  Done .
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
• Tap  Snooze .
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
• Drag 
 to the right.
To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap 
.
To edit an existing alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Make the desired changes.
3 Tap  Done .
To turn on or off an alarm
• Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to
the on or off position.
To delete an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you
want to delete.
2 Tap  Delete alarm , then tap Yes.
To set the sound for an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Tap  Alarm sound  and select an option, or tap 
 to select from your music files.
3 Tap  Done  twice.
To set a recurring alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Tap  Repeat .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap  OK.
4 Tap  Done .
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Mark the  Vibrate checkbox.
3 Tap  Done .
To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Mark the  Alarm in silent mode  checkbox, then tap  Done.
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							Support and maintenance
Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read
troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other
product-related information.
To access the Support application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
, then select the required support item.
Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data
traffic charges when using the Support application.
Help in menus and applications
Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is
normally indicated by 
 in the specific applications.
Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can
receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None
of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Usage info settings .
3 Mark the  Send usage info  checkbox if it is not already marked.
4 Tap  Agree .
Computer tools
There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer
and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.
Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a computer software with a collection of tools and
applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™
Companion, you can:
• Update or repair your device’s software.
• Transfer content from your device using Xperia™ Transfer.
• Back up and restore content on your computer.
• Sync multimedia content – camera content, music and playlists between your device
and computer.
• Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an Internet-connected computer running one
of the following operating systems:
• Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 7 or later
• Mac OS ®
 X 10.8 or later
You can download Xperia™ Companion at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/
tools/xperia-companion.
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							Media Go™ for Microsoft®
Windows ®
The Media Go™ application for Windows ®
 computers helps you transfer photos,
videos and music between your device and a computer. To read more about how to
use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems:
• Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 10
• Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 8 / 8.1
• Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 7
• Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available, 
 appears in the status bar. You can also check for new
updates manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to
use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer to
update your device.
For more information about software updates, go to 
www.sonymobile.com/update.
Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.
To check for new software
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both
application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new
applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a
mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi®
network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid
data traffic costs.
To download and install a system update
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired system update, then tap  Download.
4 When the download is finished, tap  Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
To download and install an application update
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired application update, then tap  Update. The update installs
automatically after download.
To install a new application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired application, then tap  Install. The application installs
automatically after download.
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