Xperia 1 III XQ-BC52/XQ-BC62/XQ-BC72 | Help Guide | Top

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• Software update features
  • Changes after updating the software to Android 13
  • Changes after updating the software to Android 12
• Xperia 1 III features
  • Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
    • Discover Photo Pro
    • BASIC (Basic) mode overview
    • AUTO/P/S/M mode overview
  • Cinema Pro (Cinematography Pro)
    • Launching the Cinema Pro app
    • Combining clips and watching a film
  • Bluetooth remote commander
    • Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander
  • External monitor
    • Using the External monitor app
    • External monitor Streaming mode
    • External monitor Audio settings
  • Game enhancer
    • Launching the Game enhancer app
    • Using Game enhancer while playing
    • Using the camera key as a shortcut key for a Game enhancer actions
  • Enhancing the sound
    • Enhancing the sound output using 360 Spatial Sound
    • Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos®
    • Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)
    • Reducing wind noise when recording
  • Side Sense
    • Turning Side sense on or off
    • Using Side sense
    • Setting other Side sense options
  • Wireless charging
    • Charging your device with a wireless charger
  • Pop-up window
    • Using the pop-up window mode
  • Split-screen mode
    • Using the Split-screen mode
  • Dynamic Vibration
    • Using Dynamic Vibration
    • Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings
  • Ambient display
    • Setting the Ambient display
  • Smart call handling
    • Using Smart call handling
• Getting started
  • About this Help Guide
  • Overview
  • Inserting a SIM card and memory card
    • Assembly - Dual SIM
    • Using a Dual SIM device
  • Screen protection
  • Starting your device for the first time
  • Setting up a Google account on your device
  • Transferring content
    • Transferring content using the Xperia Transfer 2 app (from Android/iOS)
    • Synchronizing data using a Google account (from Android)
    • Transferring content using a computer (from Android)
    • Transferring content using an SD card (from Android)
• Device security
  • Making sure your device is protected
  • Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device
  • Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device
• Learning the basics
  • Turning the screen on or off
  • Home screen
  • Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off
  • Smart backlight control
  • One-handed mode
  • Taking a screenshot
  • Recording your device screen
  • Alarm
  • Scanning QR codes
  • Notification light
  • Icons in the status bar
    • Status bar and notification panel
    • Status icons
    • Notification icons
• Battery and maintenance
  • Charging your device
  • Battery and power management
    • Battery Care
    • STAMINA mode
    • Battery and power management
    • Checking battery consumption for applications
  • Updating your device
    • Before updating your device
    • Updating your device wirelessly
  • Restarting, resetting, and repairing
    • Restarting and resetting your device
    • Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion
    • Resetting your applications
  • Improving memory performance
    • Viewing the memory status
    • Freeing up space on the internal storage
    • Stopping applications and services from running
    • Formatting the memory card
• Internet and networks
  • Mobile data connection
  • Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
  • Controlling data usage
• Basic settings
  • Settings menu
  • Volume, vibration, and sound
    • Volume and vibration
    • Sounds and tones
  • Screen settings
  • Application updates
  • Using location services
  • Date and time
• Photo Pro (Photography Pro)
  • BASIC (Basic) mode
    • BASIC (Basic) mode overview
    • Taking a photo or recording a video
    • Viewing photos and videos
    • Frequently used features in the BASIC (Basic) mode
  • Selfies
    • Taking a selfie
    • Taking a selfie using Hand shutter
  • BASIC (Basic) mode settings
    • Color and brightness
    • Bokeh effect
    • HDR video recording
    • Recording a steady video
  • Using various capturing modes
    • Selecting a capturing mode
    • Slow motion videos
    • Portrait selfie
    • Panorama
    • Creative effect
  • Using the AUTO/P/S/M modes
    • AUTO/P/S/M mode overview
    • Settings icons
    • Shooting still images
  • Selecting a shooting mode
    • Auto mode (AUTO)
    • Program auto (P)
    • Shutter speed priority (S)
    • Manual exposure (M)
  • Registering and recalling camera settings
    • Camera settings memory
    • 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 Transfer & Tagging add-on mode
    • Data storage
    • Geotagging
    • Grid lines
    • Different ways to use the volume key
    • Audio signals
• Music
  • Transferring music from a computer to your device
  • Listening to music
  • Music app features
• Connectivity
  • Wirelessly mirroring the screen of your device on a TV
  • Connecting your device to USB accessories
  • NFC (Near Field Communication)
  • Using your device as a wallet
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology
    • Turning the Bluetooth function on or off
    • Naming your device
    • Pairing with another Bluetooth device
    • Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander
    • 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, SAR, and usage guidelines