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Discover hints and tips on the very latest Xperia features and updates.
Discover hints and tips on the very latest Xperia features and updates.
Whether you’re a vlogger, a YouTuber, or just making a conference call, the External monitor feature opens up a world of possibilities. Connect your Xperia to a compatible camera, for example, and you can pinch to zoom to check your subject is in focus; add grid lines and frame lines to fine-tune your composition; and even adjust monitor brightness to suit the lighting conditions.
To use the External monitor feature, you need to go into Settings to activate it:
1. Select “Device connection” in settings.
2. Select “Connection preferences”.
3. Enable “External monitor” – the feature icon will appear on your Home screen.
Want to find out more about the External monitor feature? This video tells you all you need to know.
For your convenience and peace of mind, Xperia smartphones feature powerful, reliable batteries that let you do more of what you enjoy, for longer.
Watch the video to learn about our ongoing commitment to developing energy saving battery technology.
The Xperia features a powerful battery with quick charging. So if you’re in a hurry and your battery is low, you can top it up to 50% in as little as 30 minutes and keep your battery healthy with a unique Sony algorithm.
1 - Continuing to charge when 100% is reached can damage the battery.
2 - The Xperia algorithm minimises the time spent at 100% charge.
Our charging technologies keep your battery healthy for longer. Setting the charging limit on your Xperia to a maximum of 80% or 90% with Battery Care keeps the battery from being overworked.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables fast, short-range communication between your Xperia smartphone and other electronic devices – including Sony’s Alpha cameras. With just one touch, NFC makes capturing and sharing photos easier than ever – all you need is the Imaging Edge Mobile app.
One-touch sharing is the super simple way to send an image instantly from an Alpha camera to an Xperia smartphone.
One-touch remote lets you use your Xperia smartphone to remotely control your Alpha camera, enabling you to capture images that might otherwise be impossible.
With the power of AI, DSEE Ultimate enhances the quality of everything you listen to in real time – both the audio frequency and dynamic range. It doesn’t matter if you’re using wired or wireless headphones or listening to a local file or streaming, you’ll hear clearer audio that’s closer to High-Resolution Audio quality.
To improve the quality of all your music, simply turn on “DSEE Ultimate” on the audio settings screen of your Xperia. If you’re listening in Dolby Atmos, the right setting will be applied automatically. To enjoy High-Resolution Audio a High-Resolution Audio compatible headset is required.
Watch this video to find out how DSEE Ultimate makes listening to music on your Xperia even more enjoyable.
COMPATIBLE XPERIA MODELS
The Xperia Transfer 2 app lets you transfer the content that matters from your old smartphone to your brand new Xperia using a cable connection or by pairing your devices wirelessly. From photos, videos and music to your contacts, calendar, call history, messages (SMS/MMS) and documents – transfer them all, quickly, safely and easily.
Find compatible models
Watch the video to see how Xperia Transfer 2 makes switching to an Xperia smartphone effortless.
Follow these simple steps to transfer data using a wired connection between your devices.
Want to transfer data wirelessly from your old device to your new Xperia? Here’s how it’s done.
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