Sony Xperia Z5 Premium - Contents

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Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 7

About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection................................................................................9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?............................................... 10

Device security.............................................................................12

Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................12
Screen Lock......................................................................................12
Fingerprint Manager.......................................................................... 14
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................15
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................18
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................19
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 20

Learning the basics...................................................................... 22

Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 22
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 23
Homescreen..................................................................................... 24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 25
Application screen.............................................................................27
Small Apps........................................................................................28
Widgets............................................................................................ 29
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................30
Background and Themes.................................................................. 30
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 31
Recording your screen...................................................................... 31
Notifications...................................................................................... 32
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................34
Applications Overview....................................................................... 36

Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 38

Charging Your Device........................................................................38
Battery and Power Management.......................................................39
Updating Your Device........................................................................41
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 42
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 43
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 44

Downloading applications............................................................48

Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................48

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Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................48

Internet and networks.................................................................. 49

Browsing the web............................................................................. 49
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................49
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 50
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 52
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 53
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................54
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................55

Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 56

Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................56
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................56

Basic settings...............................................................................58

Accessing settings............................................................................ 58
Volume settings.................................................................................58
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 59
Screen settings................................................................................. 60
Application settings........................................................................... 62
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................63
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 64
Language settings.............................................................................64
Date and time................................................................................... 64
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................65
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................65
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 65
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 66
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 66

Typing text....................................................................................69

On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 69
Phonepad......................................................................................... 70
Entering text using voice input...........................................................71
Editing text........................................................................................71
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 71

Calling.......................................................................................... 73

Making calls...................................................................................... 73
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 74
Smart call handling............................................................................76
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 76
Using the Call Log.............................................................................76
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 77
Restricting calls................................................................................. 77
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................78

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Conference calls............................................................................... 79
Voicemail...........................................................................................79
Emergency calls................................................................................79

Contacts.......................................................................................81

Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 81
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................82
Transferring contacts.........................................................................83
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 84
Favorites........................................................................................... 85
Sending contact information..............................................................85
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 85
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................86

Messaging and chat.....................................................................87

Reading and sending messages....................................................... 87
Organizing your messages................................................................ 88
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 88
Messaging settings........................................................................... 89
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 89

Email.............................................................................................90

Setting Up Email............................................................................... 90
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 90
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 91
Email account settings...................................................................... 92
Gmail™.............................................................................................92

Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 94

Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................94
Listening to Music............................................................................. 94
Music Menu...................................................................................... 96
Playlists.............................................................................................96
Sharing music................................................................................... 97
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 97
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 98
Listening to the radio.........................................................................99
Favorite radio channels................................................................... 100
Radio Sound Settings..................................................................... 100

Camera.......................................................................................101

Taking Photos and Recording Videos.............................................. 101
General camera settings................................................................. 102
Still camera settings........................................................................ 107
Video camera settings.....................................................................110

Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 113

Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................113

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Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................114
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................115
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 116
Hiding photos and videos................................................................116
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................116
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................117

Videos.........................................................................................119

The Video Application..................................................................... 119
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................120
Managing video content..................................................................120
Movie Creator................................................................................. 120

Connectivity............................................................................... 122

Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............. 122
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 122
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 123
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 125
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 125
NFC................................................................................................ 125
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................127

Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 130

Overview of Smart Connect............................................................ 130
Managing Accessories.................................................................... 131
Google Search & Now.....................................................................131
Using the News Suite Application....................................................132
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 132

Travel and maps......................................................................... 133

Using Location Services.................................................................. 133
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................133
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 133
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................134
Airplane Mode.................................................................................134

Clock and Calendar....................................................................135

Calendar......................................................................................... 135
Clock.............................................................................................. 136

Accessibility............................................................................... 139

Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 139
Large Text....................................................................................... 139
Display Size.....................................................................................139
Color Correction..............................................................................139
TalkBack......................................................................................... 140
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 140
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 140

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Switch Access................................................................................ 140

Support and Legal......................................................................142

Support Application........................................................................ 142
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 142
Help in menus and applications.......................................................142
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................142
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 143
Help us improve our software..........................................................144
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions.............................. 144
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................145
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................146
Legal information.............................................................................146

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