Sony Xperia 4 User Guide

							To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Wallpapers  and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Themes , then select a theme.When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Personalization > Lock screen .
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap 
You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
To view your screenshot
• Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on
your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create
tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips
are automatically saved in Album.
Shortcuts and folders overview
1Minimise/Resume the record screen window2Record your screen3Record your screen when the front camera is activated4Access the screen recording settings5Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap 
.
3 When the record screen window is open, tap 
. The timer for recording
appears.
4 To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap 
.
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							To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1 When the record screen window is open, tap 
 to make front camera screen
recording window appears.
2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap 
.
3 To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap 
.
4 To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap 
.
When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag  to resize the window, and
tap 
 to record a still picture.
To view the recent screen recordings
• After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to
view the most recent recordings of your screen.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications. You can also customise the icons
and notifications by selecting which system icons to display in the status bar and
selecting apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap  Clear .
Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. Forexample, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
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							Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strengthNo signalRoamingGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableMobile data network is availableSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataSending and downloading mobile dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingSTAMINA mode is activatedLow battery mode is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setGPS is activatedSynchronisation is ongoingProblem with sign-in or synchronisationDepending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
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							To manage status bar icons
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the
status bar.
Notification icons
New text message or multimedia messageMissed callCall ongoingCall forwarding is turned onNew voicemail messageNew email messageA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmittedDownloading dataUploading dataMobile data is disabledA software update is availableSystem updates are availableDownloading system updatesTap to install the downloaded system updatesScreenshot capturedNew Hangouts™ chat message has arrivedVideo chat with friends using the Hangouts™ applicationUpcoming calendar eventA small app is runningSmart Connect is activatedA song is playingThe radio is playingThe device is connected to a computer via a USB cableInternal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory cardWarning messageError messageMore (undisplayed) notificationsNot all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To manage notifications
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
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							Application overviewUse the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
text and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts.Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.Search for information in your device and on the web.View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.Use the Movies application to play videos on your device and share content
with your friends.Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
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							Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi ®
 to limit data traffic charges.To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1 From the Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Play Store.
3 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under  Settings  > Apps .
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security .
3 Mark the  Unknown sources  checkbox.
4 Tap  OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
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							Internet and networks
Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
.
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
Go  on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available
Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct
Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
• For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-
installed on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
• In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first
time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to
download these settings later from the Settings menu.
• You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download
the Internet and MMS settings again.
• If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is
not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services
from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA mode feature overview on page 113 .
To download Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Internet settings .
3 Tap  Accept . Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, 
 appears
in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
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							To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Mobile networks .
3 Tap  Access Point Names  > 
.
4 Tap  Name  and enter a name as desired.
5 Tap  APN  and enter the access point name.
6 Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7 When you're done, tap 
, then tap  Save.
8 To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button besides the
name of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for
Internet and MMS services.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Mobile networks .
3 Tap  Access Point Names .
4 To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button 
.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and
receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come
within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by 
 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
• Secured networks are indicated by 
 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings.
3 Tap  Wi-Fi . All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
relevant password. 
 is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap , then tap  Scan. If you cannot connect to a  Wi-Fi
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/ .
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							To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap 
.
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  information.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the  Show
advanced options  checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap  Save .
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
• Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can
also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
3 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
4 Press 
.
5 Tap  Advanced .
6 Mark the  Network notification  checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1 From the Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
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							To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1 From the Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap 
, then tap  Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep .
4 Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
• USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable.
• Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other
devices via Bluetooth®.
• Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot – share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up
to 8 other devices, including devices that support WPS technology.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap 
.
4 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
5 Mark the  USB tethering  checkbox, then tap  OK if prompted. 
 is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the  USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  information.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap  Save .
7 Tap 
 and mark the  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot  checkbox.
8 If prompted, tap  OK to confirm. 
 appears in the status bar once the portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the  Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot  checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap  Save .
Controlling data usage
Data is information sent from or received to your mobile device. You may use data on your device when you access the Internet, check your email, play games, use apps
(for example, Facebook™, Twitter™, and so on) and more. Background tasks, such
as syncing or location services, may also use data. Data usage is billed based on the
amount of data sent and received (megabytes or gigabytes), and it can be charged
per-use or as part of a data package.
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