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Sony Xperia XZ F8331 User Manual

Sony Xperia XZ F8331
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User guide
Xperia
XZ
F8331

Table of Contents

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Sony Xperia XZ F8331 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels
Display TypeIPS LCD
ProcessorQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
RAM3 GB
Main Camera23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, Laser AF
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.06"
Battery Capacity2900 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo)
Dimensions146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)
ColorsMineral Black, Platinum, Forest Blue, Deep Pink
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Screen-to-body ratio70.9%
PPI density424 ppi
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera Video1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum
ChargingQuick Charge 3.0
ModelsF8331, F8332
Internal Storage32 GB
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Main Camera Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
USBUSB Type-C 2.0

Summary

Getting started

Overview

Provides a general overview of the device and its components.

Assembly

Instructions on how to insert SIM and memory cards.

Starting your device for the first time

Steps and guidance for initial device setup.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Explains the benefits and necessity of a Google account.

Charging your device

Instructions on how to charge the device battery.

Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Overview of security options for loss or theft prevention.

Screen lock

Details different screen lock types and their security levels.

Fingerprint Manager

Guides on registering and managing fingerprints for device security.

Unlocking your device automatically

Explains Smart Lock for automatic unlocking based on context.

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Explains basic touchscreen gestures like tapping, touching, pinching.

Locking and unlocking the screen

How the screen locks automatically and basic unlocking.

Home screen

Introduction to the Home screen as the device's starting point.

Application screen

Explains the Application screen and how to manage apps.

Navigating applications

How to navigate between apps using keys and windows.

Widgets

How to add and use widgets on the Home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

How to manage apps using shortcuts and folders.

Background and themes

How to customize the Home screen with wallpapers and themes.

Battery and power management

How to monitor battery usage and manage power.

Taking a screenshot

How to capture screenshots of the device screen.

Notifications

How notifications appear and how to manage them.

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

How to download apps from the Google Play Store.

Downloading applications from other sources

How to download apps from sources other than Google Play.

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

How to use the Google Chrome web browser.

Internet and MMS settings

How to configure internet and MMS settings.

Wi-Fi®

How to connect to and manage Wi-Fi networks.

Sharing your mobile data connection

How to share mobile data via USB, Bluetooth, or hotspot.

Controlling data usage

How to track and manage data usage.

Selecting mobile networks

How to select and manage mobile network connections.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

How to set up and connect to VPNs.

Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

How to sync data from online accounts like Google, Facebook.

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

How to sync with an Exchange ActiveSync account.

Basic settings

Accessing settings

How to access the device's settings menu.

Volume settings

How to adjust ringtone, media, and alarm volumes.

Do not disturb mode

How to set and manage Do not disturb mode.

Screen settings

How to adjust screen brightness, idle time, font size, white balance.

Screen pinning

How to pin an app screen to display only that app.

Application settings

How apps request and manage permissions.

Resetting your applications

How to reset app preferences, clear data, or cache.

Language settings

How to change the device language.

Date and time

How to set the date, time, and time zone.

Enhancing the sound output

How to improve sound quality with EQ, dynamic normaliser.

Noise cancellation

How to use noise cancelling headsets.

Multiple user accounts

How to set up and manage multiple user accounts.

Typing text

On-screen keyboard

How to use the on-screen keyboard and SwiftKey features.

Editing text

How to select, cut, copy, paste, and magnify text.

Calling

Making calls

How to make calls using the dialpad, contacts, or smart dial.

Receiving calls

How to answer or reject incoming calls.

Smart call handling

How to handle calls using gestures like shaking or flipping.

Using the call log

How to view and use the call log.

Forwarding calls

How to forward calls to another number or device.

Restricting calls

How to block incoming/outgoing calls and use FDN.

Multiple calls

How to handle multiple calls simultaneously.

Conference calls

How to set up and manage conference calls.

Voicemail

How to set up and access voicemail.

Emergency calls

How to make emergency calls.

Contacts

Transferring contacts

Ways to transfer contacts from old device or computer.

Searching and viewing contacts

How to search and view contacts.

Adding and editing contacts

How to add, edit, and add pictures to contacts.

Adding medical and emergency contact information

How to add ICE information for emergencies.

Favourites and groups

How to manage contacts as favourites and groups.

Sending contact information

How to send contact details via various methods.

Backing up contacts

How to back up contacts to memory card, SIM, or computer.

Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

How to read and send text and multimedia messages.

Organising your messages

How to delete messages, conversations, and star messages.

Instant messaging and video chat

Using Google Hangouts for chat and video calls.

Email

Setting up email

How to set up email accounts on the device.

Sending and receiving email messages

How to send and receive emails.

Organising your email messages

How to sort emails by different criteria.

Email account settings

How to remove or change settings for email accounts.

Gmail™

Using the Gmail app for email.

Music

Transferring music to your device

How to transfer music from computer to device.

Listening to music

How to use the Music app to play music.

Playlists

How to create and manage playlists.

Enhancing the sound

How to improve sound quality with EQ, dynamic normaliser.

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

How to take photos and record videos using the camera.

General camera settings

Overview of camera settings like capturing modes.

Auto face detection

How the camera detects and focuses on faces.

Saving a photo's geographic location

How to geotag photos with location data.

Quick launch

How to launch camera quickly when screen is locked.

White balance, focus and exposure

How to adjust white balance, focus, and exposure.

Still camera settings

How to adjust settings for still photos.

Self-timer

How to use the self-timer for photos.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

How to use HDR for better photos in challenging light.

Flash

How to use the flash for photos.

Scene selection

How to use scene presets for optimal photos.

Video resolution

How to adjust video resolution.

SteadyShot™

How SteadyShot stabilizes video recording.

Photos and videos in Album

Viewing photos and videos

How to view photos and videos using the Album app.

Sharing and managing photos and videos

How to share, edit, and manage photos and videos.

Editing photos with the Photo editor application

How to edit photos using the Photo editor.

Editing videos with the Video editor application

How to edit videos using the Video editor.

Hiding photos and videos

How to hide photos and videos in Album.

Viewing your photos on a map

How to view geotagged photos on a map.

Videos

The Video application

How to use the Video application to play content.

Transferring video content to your device

How to transfer video content to the device.

Managing video content

How to manage video content like deleting videos.

Movie Creator

How to use Movie Creator to make videos.

Connectivity

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV

How to mirror device screen to TV using Wi-Fi Direct.

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices

How to share media with DLNA devices.

Displaying files on another device using Cast

How to display files on other devices using Cast.

Connecting your device to USB accessories

How to connect USB accessories like storage devices.

NFC

How to use Near Field Communication for data sharing and tags.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

How to use Bluetooth for file transfer and accessories.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology

How to send and receive files via Bluetooth.

Smart apps and features that save you time

Google Search and Now

How to use Google Search and Now for updates.

News Suite

How to use the News Suite app.

Using your device as a wallet

How to use the device for payments with NFC.

Travel and maps

Using location services

How to enable and use location services for GPS.

Google Maps™ and navigation

How to use Google Maps for navigation.

Using data traffic when travelling

How to use data traffic and roaming abroad.

Airplane mode

How to enable and disable Airplane mode.

Clock and Calendar

Calendar

How to manage your time schedule with the Calendar app.

Clock

How to set and manage alarms and world clocks.

Accessibility

Magnification gestures

How to use magnification gestures for zooming.

Large text

How to enable large text display.

Colour correction

How to adjust screen colors for accessibility.

TalkBack

How to use TalkBack screen reader.

Support and maintenance

Support for your device

How to get support and find information.

Computer tool

Overview of Xperia Companion tool.

Updating your device

How to update device software wirelessly or via PC.

Storage and memory

Information on storage options and memory.

Managing files using a computer

How to manage files using a computer.

USB Connection Mode

How to set USB connection modes (MTP, Power supply).

Backing up and restoring content

How to back up and restore device content.

Running diagnostic tests on your device

How to run diagnostic tests on the device.

Restarting and resetting your device

How to force restart or reset the device.

Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines

Recycling your device

Information on recycling old devices.

Limitations to services and features

Information on service limitations and fees.

Legal information

Legal disclaimers and copyright information.

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