Sony Xperia L - Using the touchscreen

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Using the touchscreen

A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy

it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the

touchscreen might not function properly.
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save

battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the

touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your

subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.

The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or

shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to

drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty

service.

To open or highlight an item

Tap the item.

Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Switched on

Switched off

To mark or unmark options

Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

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To zoom

Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or

spread them apart (to zoom in).

When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers

are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that

both fingers are within the photo frame area.

Scrolling

Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can

also scroll to the sides.

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

To scroll

Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

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To flick

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the

screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop

it immediately by tapping the screen.

Sensors

Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects

the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The

proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to

the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your

device when you are engaged in a call.