Sony Xperia 5 III - Manuals

Memory recall (MR) Selecting a Drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Continuous shooting Self-timer Using the flash Scene and condition recognition Additional camera settings Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder Face/Eye AF Softening the skin tone Tracking an object Setting the Transfe...

F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Support app About the Support app Notes on use, accessibility, and legal information Accessibility Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Legal information Warranty...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Discover Photo Pro Photo Pro has two main features, the BASIC (Basic) mode and AUTO/P/S/M modes. With the BASIC (Basic) mode, youcan easily take photos and record videos in a manner similar to a regular smartphone camera. With the AUTO/P/S/M...

The AUTO/P/S/M modes have controls that can usually be found on professional cameras. You can select automaticsettings or manually control the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and more. You can also output to the RAW format. Related Topic BASIC (Basic) mode overview AUTO/P/S/M mode overview F-520-...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 BASIC (Basic) mode overview Photo mode Scene recognition icon and conditions icon These icons appear when Photo Pro automatically recognizes a scene or condition. 1. Select a capturing mode 2. Google Lens 3. Front camera lens 4. Photo Pro se...

Video mode Related Topic Selecting a capturing mode Taking a photo or recording a videoGeotagging Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode Using the flash Continuous shooting Tap to adjust color and brightness 20. Select a capturing mode 1. Google Lens 2. Front camera lens 3. Photo Pro set...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 AUTO/P/S/M mode overview Use the volume key to zoom in or out. 1. Data storage icon/Amount of free space/Image size/File format/Geotagging statusThe scene icon or condition icon is also displayed when the AUTO mode is selected. 2. Battery st...

Related Topic Settings icons Shooting still images Auto mode (AUTO) Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S)Manual exposure (M) Camera settings memory Memory recall (MR) F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder.The histogram represen...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Launching the Cinema Pro app Cinema Pro is an application powered by Sony’s digital motion picture camera technology. You can create your idealvideos by configuring various parameters and color settings. Cinema Pro home screen Hint Tap orang...

Related Topic Combining clips and watching a film Tap [Assign volume keys] to use the volume key as a REC button or to activate the volume key for the CinemaPro app. When [Record] is selected, you can start recording by pressing the volume key even if a setting dialog isopen.Tap [Rec button pos.] to...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Combining clips and watching a film You can combine clips to create a film, and then watch the film using the Cinema Library. Note Clips with different frame rates cannot be combined. To watch the created film using the Cinema Library Hint Y...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the External monitor app By connecting to an external camera such as Sony Alpha cameras or to a PC, External monitor app can help you in thefollowing situations: Take advantage of the high-definition display of your Xperia by using it ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Launching the Game enhancer app The Game enhancer app makes gameplay much more convenient with various functions. While playing a game, you can improve the microphone sound quality when voice-chatting using a headset according to your mic ty...

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Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using Game enhancer while playing You can customize various settings while playing a game. To switch the menu type The menu type can be switched between (Pull-down bar) and (Game enhancer floating icon). While playing a game, tap (Game enhan...

To improve the microphone sound quality when voice-chatting The other party will hear your voice more clearly during voice chat. Adjust the setting according to your mic type. Thisfunction only works when a headset is connected to the 3.5 mm audio jack of your device. Hint In the menu with (Show det...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Enhancing the sound output using 360 Spatial Sound Using 360 Spatial Sound makes playback of all stereo sound sources, including streaming services, sound like spatialaudio. It is recommended that you use headphones to enjoy the effects prod...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos® Using Dolby Atmos makes playback sound more realistic and three dimensional. Note To enjoy High-Resolution Audio with its original quality, turn off the Dolby Atmos function. If DSEE Ultimate or ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate) The DSEE Ultimate function upscales your compressed music accurately using AI technology. Note If both DSEE Ultimate and Dolby Atmos are turned on, only one of the functions may...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Reducing wind noise when recording You can remove the noise produced by wind hitting the microphone when recording without losing the original audioquality. Related Topic Settings menu Taking a photo or recording a video F-520-100-11 Copyrig...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Turning Side sense on or off Related Topic Settings menu Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced]. 1 Tap [Side sense]. 2 Tap the swi...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using Side sense You can tap the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen or slide it with one hand in order to use your device moreeasily. You can display the Side sense menu as a shortcut to applications and settings, or the Multi-window m...

Hint To return the Side sense bar to its original shape, drag the circle back to the edge of the screen. Displaying the Side sense menu To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar or circle. Follow the on-screen instructions to select anapp. You can also launch an app in a pop-up ...

Returning to the previous screen using the Side sense bar Slide down the Side sense bar or circle to return to the previous screen. Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Setting other Side sense options F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 33

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting other Side sense options You can configure how Side sense behaves or customize the menu, etc.For example, the following options are available for Side sense. Whether to show the Side sense bar on one or both sides of your screenThe s...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the pop-up window mode You can display another app in a small window overlaid on top of an app running in the full-screen mode. You can alsodisplay a third app in the pop-up window while viewing two apps using the Split-screen mode. Ta...

Pop-up window overview Note Swipe left or right to select the app that you want to display in the full-screen, and then tap it. 3 Drag to resize the window. 1. Drag to move the window. 2. Tap to maximize the window. 3. Tap to minimize the window. 4. Tap to close the window. 5. 36

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the Split-screen mode The Split-screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, such as when you want to view your photos andthe Calendar at the same time. Tap (Overview button) in the navigation bar. 1 Tap [Multi-window swit...

Split-screen overview Swipe left or right to select the desired apps, and then tap [Done]. 3 Application 1 1. Split-screen border – Drag to resize windows 2. Multi-window switch icon – Tap (Multi-window switch icon) to select applications. (Multi-window switch icon) appears when you drag the split-s...

Note Not all applications support split-screen mode. To resize the split-screen windows To exit the split-screen mode F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Drag the split-screen border in the center. 1. Drag the split-screen border to the top or bottom of the screen. 1. 40

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using Dynamic Vibration The Dynamic Vibration feature enhances your media experience by adding synchronized vibration when you watchvideos or listen to music on your device. To learn more about this feature, go to [Settings] > [Sound] >...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings Adjusting the vibration level while playing content using a media app Adjust the timing of vibration to the sound from wireless devices Related Topic Settings menu Using Dynamic Vibration F-520-100-11 Cop...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting the Ambient display The Ambient display lets you view information such as the time, notifications, or music on the screen when the screen isturned off. The Ambient display can also show album art while music is playing. Adjusting the...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Onceactivated, you can handle calls in the following way: Answer: bring the device to your ear.Reject: shake ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 About this Help Guide This is the Xperia 5 III Help Guide for the Android 11 software version. If you are not sure which software version yourdevice is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.For information on common Android features...

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Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Assembly - Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nanoSIM card and a memory card. Note To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device before you drag ou...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you to do the following: Receive incoming communications via both SIM cards.Select the number from which to send outgoing communications, or have the option to select a SIM card each timeyou ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Screen protection Note Before using your device, remove all protection films to enable full functionality. Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage. We recommend you use only thosescreen covers intended fo...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Starting your device for the first time It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. Youcan still use your device while it is charging.The first time you start your ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting up a Google account on your device Your device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and servicesis available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail, Google Maps, ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Synchronizing data using a Google account (from Android) You can transfer data by synchronizing with a Google account.To transfer content from another Android device (transfer source device) to your device (transfer destination device), firs...

Hint To back up app data automatically, device settings, and call history from your device, find and tap [Settings] > [System] >[Backup], and then tap the back-up switch. Music and other document files Music and other document files are transferred by backing them up to Google Drive manually f...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Transferring content using a computer (from Android) You can transfer a large amount of data to your device (transfer destination device) from another Android device(transfer source device) using a computer. Note Always use a USB cable inten...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Transferring content using an SD card (from Android) You can transfer photos, videos, music, and other document files from another Android device using an SD card. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation On the other device (transfer so...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.There are several ways to protect your device, as listed below. Find and tap [Settings], and then search for the settin...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID. You should keep acopy of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting supp...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called “Find My Device”. After you sign in to a Google account, “FindMy Device” is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use “Find ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Turning the screen on or off When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting.The Ambient display feature enables you to view information such as the time and notifications without ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Home screen Hint When the 3 buttons for Home, Back, and Overview are not displayed at the bottom of the screen, find and tap [Settings] >[System] > [Gestures] > [System navigation] > [3-button navigation]. To open the Quick setti...

To view all apps in the app drawer and open an app To change your wallpaper You can change your wallpaper to a preset image or your favorite photo. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top to open the app drawer. 1. Tap the app that you want to open. 2. Touch and hold an empty area on the H...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You canchange how long your screen stays active before it turns off. Rela...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down thedevice, the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting. Related Topic Settings menu Adjus...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 One-handed mode Enable One-handed mode to adjust the display size so you can type with one hand more easily. To adjust the position of the screen To move the screen to the left side or to the right side : tap (Left arrow icon) or (Right arro...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. After you take a screenshot, you can view,edit, and share the image. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in your device’s internal storag...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Recording your device screen You can record a video of your device screen. Recorded videos are automatically saved in your device’s internal storage. Note This Screen recorder and similar functions provided by other apps cannot be used at th...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Alarm You can set one or several alarms and use any sound file saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does notsound if your device is turned off. Hint To add a clock widget to the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area on the...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Scanning QR codes You can scan QR codes using Photo Pro. To turn the [QR Code reader] function on Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap (Photo Pro icon), and then switch t...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. The notification light is enabled by defaultbut can be disabled manually. Note If the notification light is disabled, it only lights up or flas...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Status bar and notification panel Notification icons and status icons are displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen. Notification icons inform you ofevents, such as new messages. Status icons inform you of statuses, such as the co...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Status icons (Signal strength icon)The mobile network mode is also displayed when sending and downloading mobile data. (No signal icon) (Data roaming icon)International roaming is in use. (Wi-Fi signal icon)A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Notification icons Note Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be madewithout notice. Related Topic Battery Care (New SMS icon) (Ongoing call icon) (Missed call...

Battery notification light status Green: Battery is charging, charge level is greater than 90%Orange: Battery is charging, charge level is 15–90%Red: Battery is charging, charge level is less than 15% Note It is important to use the USB cable that came with your device, as other types of USB cables ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Battery Care Battery Care increases the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the startand end time of your regular charging period. Your device charges at a regular speed until it is 90% charged...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 STAMINA mode The STAMINA mode prolongs the time until the battery needs charging by disabling some functions of the device. Whenyou turn on the STAMINA mode, the display switches to the Dark theme mode.Depending on the STAMINA level, differe...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the power consumed by differentapplications and features.You can also use Battery Care to increase the battery’s lifetime. The Power...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Checking battery consumption for applications You can check battery consumption for applications, and change the settings if necessary. Related Topic Settings menu F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap [Settings] > [Ap...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Before updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes in order toensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, (System update icon) appears i...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Updating your device wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over amobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a m...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Updating your device using a computer Note If Xperia Companion is not installed on your computer, visit the Sony customer support website and search for Xperia Companionto download it. Related Topic Before updating your deviceUpdating your d...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Restarting and resetting your device You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or will not restart normally. No settings orpersonal data get deleted.You can also reset your device to its original factory settin...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion You can use Xperia Companion to repair your device’s software. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN orpattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with yourdevice. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data, and it tends to fillup as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly sh...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Freeing up space on the internal storage If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, freeing up space on the internal storage may solvethe problem. Delete files and uninstall apps that you are not using to free up ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Formatting the memory card If your device cannot read content on the memory card, format the memory card on your device. Note All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you first make backups of all data that yo...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Mobile data connection You need the correct internet settings to access the internet with a mobile data connection. For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on your device so that you can start usingthe inter...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.Do not co...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connectionduring a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications....

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Settings menu View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top, and then find [Settings]. 1 Tap [Settings], and then select the desired menu. If you are not sure which menu to...

To open the Settings menu from the Quick settings panel Hint When the 3 buttons for Home, Back, and Overview are not displayed at the bottom of the screen, find and tap [Settings] >[System] > [Gestures] > [System navigation] > [3-button navigation]. To view information about your device,...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Volume and vibration The volume and vibration can be changed either by using the volume keys or by changing a setting.You can change the ring, media, alarm, and in-call volumes. Additionally, you can set your device to vibrate. Note App sett...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Sounds and tones Setting the ringtone You can set different ringtones for each SIM card. You can also select a desired music file as a ringtone. Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound]. 1. Select [Phone ringtone - SIM 1] or [Phone ringtone - SI...

Setting the notification sound Hint To turn off all ringtone and/or notification sounds and set your device to vibrate only, select [None] from the list. To enable or disable other sounds and tones, find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Advanced], and then tap the switches to enableor disable t...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Screen settings You can change the screen’s behavior, brightness, viewing size, and quality. You can also adjust the image quality ofphotos and videos. Main screen settings Image quality settings : Adjust the quality of photos and videos as ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Application updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may notrealize that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer co...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi-Fi networkas well as GPS (Global Positioning System) information to determine your approximate location.In ord...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. Related Topic Settings menuAlarm F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Date & time]. You may find the item under [Advanced]...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Taking a photo or recording a video This section explains basic camera operations in the BASIC (Basic) mode. Hint Make sure the lenses are clean. A fingerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality. Use the self-timer when you need ext...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Viewing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Viewing photos and videos while using Photo Pro You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors o...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode Changing the aspect ratio Hint The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP (megapixel) value used and video length. High-resolution photos and videos take u...

Switching lenses and zooming You can switch lenses while using the main camera. Hint To zoom using digital processing that preserves more of the original image quality, tap [MENU] > [Zoom settings] > [AI superresolution zoom]. Reducing wind noise when recording Related Topic Taking a photo or ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Taking a selfie Switch to the front camera and take a photo of yourself. To avoid blurred photos in low-light conditions, place your deviceon a solid surface and use the self-timer to keep the device steady. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Taking a selfie using Hand shutter Use Hand shutter to automatically take a photo a certain period of time after the camera detects your hand. The HandShutter feature is available only when using the front camera. Hint When the self-timer is...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Color and brightness Your camera automatically adjusts the color and brightness value by detecting the light conditions and estimating thecolor temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Bokeh effect You can take pictures with the Bokeh effect when using the main camera on your device. The Bokeh effect decreasesfocus in the background of a photo to emphasize objects at the foreground, for an artistic effect. Note The Bokeh e...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 HDR video recording Enable HDR (High Dynamic Range) to make your videos appear more dramatic and closer to what you see in real life. Note This setting is not available when [Video size] is set to [Full HD (60 fps)] or [HD]. F-520-100-11 Cop...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Recording a steady video When recording videos, you can use Video stabilization to compensate for camera movements and steady the frame. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC (Basic) mode, tap (Switch between photo and vi...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Selecting a capturing mode You can select a capturing mode according to the subject or your purpose. Capturing modes overview The following are some of the main capturing modes. (Slow motion icon): Add a slow-motion effect after recording a ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Slow motion videos The Slow motion video mode adds powerful effects to your videos. The Slow motion effect is added after a video isrecorded at normal speed. Note Good lighting conditions are essential when you record slow motion videos. Add...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Portrait selfie Portrait selfie allows you to take better-looking selfies. Portrait selfie overview (Bokeh icon): Applies a blurring effect around a person (Soft skin icon): Softens skin tones (Skin brightness icon): Brightens skin tones (Ey...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Panorama Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC (Basic) mode, tap [More] > (Panorama icon). 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button. 2 Move the came...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and color filters before taking a photo or recording a video. Hint Tap (Switch filter icon) to switch filters. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC (Bas...

Related Topic AUTO/P/S/M mode overviewShooting still images Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Continuous shootingSelf-timer Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder Using the flash Face/Eye AF F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Auto / Fill flash / Red-eye ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Shooting still images Launch Photo Pro. Find and tap (Photo Pro icon). Press the camera key fully down.Press the power key twice. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Quickly open camera], and thentap the switch to ena...

Note There is no shutter button on the Photo Pro standby screen when the shooting mode is set to the AUTO/P/S/M modes. Use thecamera key on your device. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Auto mode (AUTO)Program auto (P) Shutter speed priority (S) Manual exposure (M) Camera settings m...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Auto mode (AUTO) The camera detects the type of scene and conditions and then shoots images with automatically adjusted settings,reducing noise and preventing camera shake. Related Topic AUTO/P/S/M mode overview Settings icons Camera setting...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Program auto (P) The camera automatically adjusts the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) and you can set othershooting functions as desired. Related Topic AUTO/P/S/M mode overview Settings icons Camera settings memory F...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Camera settings memory Allows you to register often-used combinations of modes and settings. The registered settings can be recalled byswitching the shooting mode to [MR] (Memory recall). Hint To change the registered settings, repeat the pr...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Memory recall (MR) Allows you to shoot an image with recalled shooting settings. You can register often-used combinations of modes andsettings with [Camera settings memory]. Related Topic Camera settings memory F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 So...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Continuous shooting You can shoot still images continuously and find the best shot. Note In the BASIC (Basic) mode, the [Continuous shooting] and [Focus mode] functions are available while using the main camera in aphoto mode. Turning the [C...

To select the best shot Related Topic Self-timer F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap the thumbnail to view the results. 1. Scroll through the images you shot and select the image that you want to save. 2. Tap (Burst icon), and then select an option. 3. 147

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for shooting an image. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoidblurred images. Hint To cancel the Self-timer, tap the Drive mode button, and then select [Single shooting]. R...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using the flash Use the flash according to the subject and lighting conditions. Note In the BASIC (Basic) mode, available settings depend on the capturing mode, photo mode, and video mode. Hint When the background is brighter than the object...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Scene and condition recognition In the BASIC (Basic) mode and AUTO (Auto) mode, the camera detects the type of scene and conditions, such as food,a portrait, a night scene, etc., and shoots still images with automatically adjusted settings. ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder You can select a subject on which to focus by touching it in the viewfinder. After specifying the position where you wantto focus, press the camera key halfway down to focus, and then shoot a stil...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Face/Eye AF You can shoot portrait images that focus on the faces or eyes of people and animals.To change the focus target, tap the face of the subject on whom you would like to focus. Note In the BASIC (Basic) mode, the [Face/Eye AF] functi...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Softening the skin tone You can shoot images with softer skin tones. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap [MENU]. 1 Find and tap the [Soft skin effect] switch to enable the effect. 2 Close the menu. The setting is saved. 3 153

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Tracking an object The camera can detect and track a moving object. Note In the BASIC (Basic) mode, the [Touch to adjust] function is available while using the main camera in a photo mode. Turning the [Object tracking] function on Shooting a...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Setting the Transfer & Tagging add-on mode The Transfer & Tagging add-on app is pre-installed on your device. You can add IPTC metadata to images shot by yourdevice, insert captions for them, and more. For more information about the ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Data storage You can select whether to store still images and videos on your device’s internal storage or on an SD card. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap [MENU]. 1 Find and tap [Data storage], and then select an option. 2 Clo...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Geotagging You can save your still images and videos with the location where they were shot, this is called geotagging. The option togeotag your still images and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function be enabled. Geotag...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the “Rule of Thirds” and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections.By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your still images and videos more...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Different ways to use the volume key You can change the way you use the volume key. Volume key settings Zoom : Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume : The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter : Use the volume key as a shu...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Audio signals You can select whether or not the camera produces sounds, such as a shutter sound, sounds at the start and end ofvideo recording, and a series of beeps for the countdown when you use the self-timer. F-520-100-11 Copyright 2021 ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Transferring music from a computer to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. Select [File Transfer] on your device and then copy and pasteor drag ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Listening to music Use the Music app to listen to your favorite music. Music player overview Music home screen Minimize the full screen player 1. Search all songs saved to your device 2. View the play queue 3. View more options 4. Album art ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Music app features This section explains features that are useful when using the Music app. Editing music information Playing music in the background Related Topic Transferring music from a computer to your deviceListening to music F-520-100...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Wirelessly mirroring the screen of your device on a TV If your TV or other large display supports mirroring, you can enjoy content from your device on the TV or display withoutusing a cable connection. Mirroring the screen of your device on ...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Connecting your device to USB accessories You can use a USB host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories, such as USB mass storage devices,headphones, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. USB Preferences USB controlled by...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 NFC (Near Field Communication) NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held closeto each other.The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device clo...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in oneplace. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your devic...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories.Bluetooth connections work better within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objec...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth functionand your device is set to visible. Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu F-...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or aBluetooth car kit, and use these other devices to share music.Once you pair your device...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Sending items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You cansend the following kinds of items: Photos and videosMusic and other audio filesWeb p...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You canreceive the following kinds of items: Photos and videosMusic and other audio files...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Accessibility Accessibility settings Android provides many accessibility features such as [Magnification], [Font size], [Color correction], [TalkBack], andmore.You can find accessibility features under [Settings] > [Accessibility].Visit G...

Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Your device is water- and dust-resistant with ratings of IPX5/IPX8 and IP6X. However, remember: all USB ports andconnectors must be completely dry before use and attached covers should be firmly ...

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