Learn how to manage photos and videos on your Sony Xperia Z1. You can share photos and videos that youve stored on your device. You can also manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches, delete photos and link them to contacts.

Note: You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items may not send if the file size is too large.

To share a photo or video

1. In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Share icon.
3. Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

To use a photo as a contact picture

1. When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Menu > Use as > Contact picture.
2. If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.

To use a photo as wallpaper

1. When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap menu > Use as > Wallpaper.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

To rotate a photo

1. When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Menu icon.
2. Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.

To delete a photo or video

1. When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Delete icon.
2. Tap Delete.

To work with batches of photos or videos in Album

1. When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap Menu icon, then tap Select items.
2. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.
3. Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items.

Note: To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue. Then you can tap other items to select them.