Background and themes, Taking a screenshot, Notifications – Sony Xperia XA1 User Manual

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To rename a folder on the Homescreen

1

Tap the folder to open it.

2

Tap the folder's title bar to show the

Folder name field.

3

Enter the new folder name and tap

DONE.

Background and Themes

Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and

Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colors and

patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your

Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with

the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit

together to create a unique look and feel for your device.

To Change Your Wallpaper

1

Touch and hold any empty area on your

Home screen until the device vibrates.

2

Tap

Wallpapers and select an option.

You can also change your Lockscreen wallpaper or set the same image for both your

Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap

Album. Tap the desired image

and choose an option.

To Set a Theme

1

Touch and hold an empty area on your

Home screen until the device vibrates.

2

Tap

Themes.

3

Choose an option:

To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap

APPLY THEME.

To download a new theme, tap

GET MORE THEMES.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots

you take are automatically saved in Album.

To Take a Screenshot

1

Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.

2

Tap .

You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key

at the same time.

To View Your Screenshot

1

Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.

2

Tap the screenshot.

You can also view your screenshots in the Album application.

Notifications

Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as

well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following

places:

The status bar

The Notification panel

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