Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, User Manual

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z3 D6603 D6653 ...

Page 2: ...r screen 28 Notifications 29 Icons in the status bar 31 Application overview 33 Downloading applications 35 Downloading applications from Google Play 35 Downloading applications from other sources 35 Internet and networks 37 Browsing the web 37 Internet and MMS settings 37 Wi Fi 38 Sharing your mobile data connection 41 Controlling data usage 43 Selecting mobile networks 44 Virtual private network...

Page 3: ... the on screen keyboard 65 Calling 67 Making calls 67 Receiving calls 68 Smart call handling 71 Ongoing calls 71 Using the call log 72 Forwarding calls 73 Restricting calls 73 Multiple calls 74 Conference calls 75 Voicemail 76 Emergency calls 76 Contacts 77 Transferring contacts 77 Searching and viewing contacts 78 Adding and editing contacts 79 Adding medical and emergency contact information 81 ...

Page 4: ...io 102 Listening to the radio 102 Favourite radio channels 103 Sound settings 104 Camera 105 Taking photos and recording videos 105 Face detection 107 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces 107 Adding the geographical position to your photos 108 General camera settings 108 Still camera settings 114 Video camera settings 118 Photos and videos in Album 123 Viewing photos and videos 123 Sharing...

Page 5: ...ect 146 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT 148 Using your device as a wallet 148 Travel and maps 149 Using location services 149 Google Maps and navigation 150 Using data traffic when travelling 150 Using your device with a car infotainment system 150 Airplane mode 151 Calendar and alarm clock 152 Calendar 152 Alarm and clock 154 Support and maintenance 156 Support for your device 156 Com...

Page 6: ...Recycling your device 171 Limitations to services and features 171 Legal information 172 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...tle About this User guide Version 5 To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Android version GUID GUID 7A18A334 C09F 4931 80FD F9CEF6E518FE Title To check the current software version of your device Version 1 Overview 1 Charging Notification light 2 Headset jack 3 Second microphone 4 Proximity Light sensor 5 Ear speaker Se...

Page 8: ...charger USB cable port 17 NFC detection area 18 Charging dock connector 19 Strap hole GUID GUID 4D07D632 8689 4ABF A34A 9F5280BF7F8D Title Phone overview D6603 D6653 Version 2 Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards 8 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 9: ...rd holder 3 Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card holder then reinsert the holder 4 Re attach the cover Make sure you reinsert the nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation When you drag the holder out to insert the nano SIM card do not turn the holder around GUID GUID 04207303 E7C7 4F97 9A0D 37F562AA2567 Title To insert the SIM card text only Version 2 To insert the memory card 1 Rem...

Page 10: ...remove the SIM card General use Version 3 To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot or unmount the memory card from Settings Storage Unmount SD card 2 Using a fine tipped pen or other similar tool press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly 3 Draw the card outwards and remove it fully GUID GUID 619A5E07 A310 465B 9FE6 414551E614A8 Ti...

Page 11: ...F44D9BB Title To turn on the device Version 23 To turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens 2 In the options menu tap Power off It may take a while for the device to shut down GUID GUID 18CE50BE 7FF2 40F4 B93F 8CBB76E4AF3C Title To turn off the device Version 8 Why do I need a Google account Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform develo...

Page 12: ... the box before you purchased it the battery level may be quite low It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time You can still use your device while it is charging Read more about how to improve the battery performance in Battery and power management on page 160 GUID GUID B501CA3C BFC1 4AD2 A803 96B32D053043 Title...

Page 13: ...e only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play GUID GUID 6EB4144A D4E8 4363 91EF 5323485A3AFB Title Multiple user accounts Version 3 2 2 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts you can allow different users to have different home screens wallpapers and general settings They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such a...

Page 14: ...our guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The guest user account is pre installed and cannot be deleted GUID GUID 4002D5D3 6D96 426C 9F0A F9BAEC6D8731 Title About the guest account Version 1 To set up the guest user account 1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner that is the user who set up the device for the first time 2 From ...

Page 15: ...hat you want to switch to 3 If a password has been set for the account enter this password to log in Otherwise just unlock the screen When you switch to the guest account tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session GUID GUID BD7D854A EF9F 4CE4 AEE0 4FB538010BE7 Title To switch users or profiles Version 3 Settings for multiple user ac...

Page 16: ...item Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard GUID GUID 149BDDAC EA89 4D9A AAD2 E917F3A290F6 Title Tapping Version 1 Touching and holding Move an item Activate an item specific menu Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list GUID GUID DCB7D933 A687 4E9E B67A 3D1E49F9DB01 Title Touching and holding 16 This is an Internet version of thi...

Page 17: ...ideos GUID GUID 48BAA40C FCA7 4C2C A69A C0074A5388CF Title Pinching and spreading Version 3 Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes GUID GUID 767BB164 B819 42BD 8754 488381DDAD05 Title Swiping 17 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 18: ... not using it When you buy your device a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen lock on page 57 GUID GUID 2304F246 AADC 4904 8CB9 8EE55A9F1C21 Title Locking and unlocking the screen Version 4 To activate the screen Briefly press the power key GUID ...

Page 19: ...49B8A Title To go to the Home screen Version 1 To browse the Home screen GUID GUID A5C4ECEC DED9 4FCB B023 22DEA2CF2F2C Title To browse the Home screen Version 5 Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of seven panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane GUID GUID FC173B6A 92B3 401B 8E4C 873BA14F1B11 Title H...

Page 20: ...D8 B5D3 847458A829F8 Title Home screen settings Version 1 To set your Home screen to auto rotate 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Home Settings 2 Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right GUID GUID 116E2905 C731 44B6 9DFE 327CC2ED7093 Title To set your Home screen to auto rotate Version 1 To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen 1...

Page 21: ...h and hold the application until it becomes selected then drag it to the new location GUID GUID EE508701 3826 449B BD0F 61BABEEA74C3 Title To move an application on the Application screen Version 11 To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right 2 Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW AP...

Page 22: ...or running in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application GUID GUID 3919E91F 54A0 4406 AABF 3DD87635B6FB Title Navigating applications Version 4 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application 2 Favourites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Recent apps key Open the recently used applications window and the favou...

Page 23: ...the small app window GUID GUID 99100D9A 1CCC 4DD4 ABC8 2B58F09F39AE Title To close a small app Version 1 To download a small app 1 From the favourites bar tap then tap and tap 2 Search for the small app that you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation GUID GUID AE4A69D2 7CB5 44EF BF20 90B0B35793CB Title To download a small app Version 6 To move a ...

Page 24: ... GUID GUID 0263A861 B039 4C87 BB98 4E681AE3F279 Title To add a widget as a small app Version 2 Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen They also function as shortcuts For example the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen But when you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download addi...

Page 25: ...he new location GUID GUID 653F4AD6 41D0 40D5 B41C A07870088954 Title To move a widget on the Home screen Version 2 To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to GUID GUID E28E3921 A869 46FF 94FD 475750F619A5 Title To delete a widget from the Home screen Version 3 Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications an...

Page 26: ...ch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to on the top of the screen GUID GUID B9D51246 2767 4FC7 B6A9 7F3A98343A35 Title To delete an item on the Home screen Version 4 To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or ...

Page 27: ...eenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album GUID GUID 4764F628 1DE0 46FA 8893 8AF9487D3822 Title Taking a screenshot Version 1 To take a screenshot 1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears 2 Tap You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the sa...

Page 28: ...g tap the timer then tap GUID GUID 82D317F4 02A5 4B4E A669 A4FB4DDAFBB3 Title To record your screen Version 1 To record your screen when the front camera is activated 1 When the record screen window is open tap to make the front camera screen recording window appear 2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera tap 3 To stop recording tap the timer then tap 4 To deactivat...

Page 29: ...Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right GUID GUID 967CAF72 88E4 4B35 ADD1 2B0EA7CF61A4 Title To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Version 1 To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap GUID GUID DA62F1FF BE58 4F3B B236 8F2F85655D4F Title To clear the Notification panel Version 7 To take action on a notification from the lock screen Double tap the ...

Page 30: ...priority interruptions 3 Sound Allow all interruptions GUID GUID CAC829DA 6508 4883 888D ADF0BEC689E9 Title Settings for interruptions Version 2 To set priority interruptions 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Interruptions For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions see Managing notifications on page 51 GUID GUID 1FACA555 4F1A 4325 A...

Page 31: ...ing Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Low battery mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The micro...

Page 32: ...sage or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Screenshot captured New Hangouts chat message has arri...

Page 33: ...ideo clips Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email addresses and other information related to your contacts Access your downloaded applications documents and pictures Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the wor...

Page 34: ...ckup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device such as contacts text messages bookmarks calendar data etc Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory Use the Support application to access user support in your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks...

Page 35: ...and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings Apps GUID GUID 318E5804 E53F 43FA 8185 DB8E535C066A Title To download an application from Google Play Version 1 Downloading applications from other sources When your...

Page 36: ...r device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings Apps GUID GUID 9B0A4A4D 09AF 4147 81CF E3AF4E173BE8 Title To allow download of applications from other sources Version 3 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for privat...

Page 37: ...edia messages right away In some cases you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu You can manually add change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake download...

Page 38: ...S settings 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 Tap Access Point Names 4 To view more details tap any of the available items If you have several available connections the active network connection is indicated by a marked button GUID GUID D3CA1D1D 9D77 409E B090 A9F34E50E7C4 Title To view the current Access Point Name APN Version 9 Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections ...

Page 39: ...A BB6C 438D A975 FBDC889BD41D Title To connect to a Wi Fi network Version 14 To add a Wi Fi network manually 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap Add network 4 Enter the Network name SSID information 5 To select a security type tap the Security field 6 If required enter a password 7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings mark the Advanced options che...

Page 40: ... Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 4 Tap Advanced 5 Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right GUID GUID 9F08F877 2C94 4551 8F02 965605144EEE Title To enable Wi Fi network notification Version 10 To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the ...

Page 41: ...WPS supported device GUID GUID 54815D13 F4EE 4392 BDB0 34AF1DB63D25 Title To connect to a Wi Fi using a WPS button Version 3 To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS PIN 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 4 Tap Advanced WPS PIN Entry 5 On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device GUID GUID 9BA06C28 E285 499F A...

Page 42: ...the settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings Bluetooth Paired devices then mark the Internet access checkbox 5 Your device Wait for to appear in the status bar Once it appears the setup is complete 6 To stop sharing your mobile data connection drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the left The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time yo...

Page 43: ...f data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view the amount of data used by individual applications For data transferred over your mobile data connection you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but can...

Page 44: ...tions Version 5 To check your data usage 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Data usage 3 Tap then tap Show Wi Fi 4 To view information about the amount of data transferred via WI Fi tap the Wi Fi tab 5 To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection tap the Mobile tab GUID GUID BB3CD5AE 08A0 4FE8 8733 6A4152A428E4 Title To view the data tran...

Page 45: ...utside of the internal network for example when they are travelling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organisation If you are using...

Page 46: ...status bar downwards 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off GUID GUID 659C005D AC0A 411F 8CD7 622DF74D0C12 Title To disconnect from a virtual private network Version 1 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 47: ...account 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Accounts 2 Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with A list of items appears showing what can be synchronised with the account 3 Tap the items that you want to synchronise GUID GUID F3072D92 AFE8 46DB A07B 06CCFFFC3796 Title To synchronise manually with an online account Version 2 To remove...

Page 48: ...Settings and select an EAS account then change the settings of the EAS account as desired GUID GUID F2995E0C 54E9 43FA A02B 4DED8389F312 Title To edit your Exchange ActiveSync account Version 5 To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account 4 Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an interval op...

Page 49: ...E5 49FB A019 19EDAAE3FBAF Title To synchronise with your Outlook contacts using a computer Version 2 To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer 2 Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application 3 Click S...

Page 50: ...7F177FC98E Title To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode Version 4 To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards GUID GUID AE8290FA 7F10 4844 9123 8CD494EB6027 Title To open or close the Quick settings panel Version 1 To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel 1 Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap 2 In the bar at...

Page 51: ... To set a phone ringtone Version 12 1 1 To select the notification sound 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Notification sound 3 Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device 4 To confirm tap Done Some applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings GUID GUID...

Page 52: ...en tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Interruptions 3 Under Priority interruptions drag the relevant sliders to the right GUID GUID 82D7EEAA 400D 4865 BECC 434AA85986B5 Title To set notifications as priority interruptions Version 1 To associate priority interruptions with specific contact types 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Interruptions Calls m...

Page 53: ...level for an app You can set different notification behaviour for individual applications For example you can block all email notifications prioritise Facebook notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lock screen GUID GUID A5992135 5038 42FD B279 F21A5D87ACAD Title Setting the notification level for an app Version 1 To set the notification level for an app 1 F...

Page 54: ...d tap OK GUID GUID FF75AFE5 9A81 4210 84C0 B81764B59939 Title To remove a SIM card lock Version 2 To change the SIM card PIN 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock 3 Tap Change SIM PIN 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK 6 Re type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK GUID GUID 66762638 590B 495A 98A3 1FB8ED5F6955 Titl...

Page 55: ...slider to the right GUID GUID A1BAC744 44F9 420F A186 5E75313CD830 Title To turn on the Smart backlight control functiono Version 3 Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application For example if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from bein...

Page 56: ...vice with multiple users each user can have individual Daydream settings GUID GUID DE5338AF 6700 4366 8117 94C485CEC67E Title Daydream Version 1 To activate the Daydream screen saver 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Daydream 3 Drag the slider to the right GUID GUID BA15F8F1 3801 4ADC B6C5 E7B6E60F68A4 Title To activate the Daydream screen saver Version 2 To select conten...

Page 57: ...ther screen lock Version 1 To create a screen lock pattern 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern 3 Follow the instructions in your device If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again GUID GUID 346DE791 CADA 4BF1 A919 5CAC0817272A Title To create a screen unlock pattern ...

Page 58: ...exts find and tap Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want GUID GUID 78FDB03D 5A9A 4DD3 B1EB 554524E573A7 Title To change the language Version 11 Date and time You can change the date and time on your device GUID GUID D9FE3D48 1528 4315 BFF7 BFB227CAB4C0 Title Time and date Version 3 To set the date manually 1 From the ...

Page 59: ... mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device GUID GUID 51AD3DA1 CA6A 43A4 A36D 26DD8117468D Title Super vivid mode Version 2 To turn on Super vivid mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Image enhancement 3 Tap the Super vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected GUID GUID 911430CE 7C02 4037 86...

Page 60: ...ent in which to study work or read To ensure optimal performance noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended GUID GUID D9D8B661 E8FF 4D0A 94A6 98307F7297EC Title Noise canceling Version 2 To use a noise cancelling headset 1 Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device 2 From your Home screen tap Settings Sound notification Accessory settings Noise cancelling then drag the slider bes...

Page 61: ...a carriage return or confirm text input 3 Enter a space 4 Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 5 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case upper case and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language GUID GUID 047240C9 CBE3 4076 B626 8838F1999489 Title On screen keyboard Versio...

Page 62: ...ired option does not appear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually GUID GUID 70F1F614 D699 4D32 98AF 4E0CBE268385 Title To enter text using the Gesture input function Version 8 To change the Gesture input settings 1 When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 To activate or deactivate the Gesture input fun...

Page 63: ...letter on the key Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list When appears in the Phonepad tap the on screen key for the character you want to enter Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected Then do the same for the next character you want to enter and so on GUID GUID 25EC71FC 8474 4FEB 99F5 ED0485C15922 Title To enter text ...

Page 64: ... using voice input 1 Open the on screen keyboard 2 Tap When appears speak to enter text 3 When you re finished tap again The suggested text appears 4 Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap GUID GUID 4D762661 CFA9 4D74 9134 B58D18FEECFC Title To enter text using voice input Version 10 Editing text You can select cut copy and paste text as you wri...

Page 65: ... time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards For example you can select the Xperia Chinese keybo...

Page 66: ...select a source GUID GUID 186C09EA 1D45 4216 99CF E198D7EDD715 Title To use my writing style Version 3 To change the Smart language detection settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages 1 When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function mark or unmark the Smart langua...

Page 67: ... video call you can use the Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device See Instant messaging and video chat on page 89 1 View more options 2 Delete number 3 Dialpad 4 Call button GUID GUID 821FBFD1 3127 496A 8FAC D14A78507AF6 Title Making calls overview Version 8 To dial a phone number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed 3 Tap to dis...

Page 68: ...o use as the direct dial number GUID GUID AD9DBDC0 D399 4583 A0F3 2476E6144B3C Title To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Version 3 Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients devices when you call them GUID GUID 32174486 684C 45E8 9877 5C21C6024A57 Title Showing or hiding your phone number Version 3 To show or hide your phone ...

Page 69: ...decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine GUID GUID 889BCAA7 6BB5 4B85 96DA 067D174E894D Title To reject a call from the floating notification window Version 3 To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key GUID GUID 166E8451 D0EE 4A20 8D11 A7DC0BBA7027 Title To mute the ringtone for an incoming call Version 1 Us...

Page 70: ...ion 3 To listen to messages on the answering machine 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Xperia Answering Machine Messages 3 Select the voice message that you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping GUID GUID 8E4BF0F5 B13E 4C30 8875 C605BCA41428 Title To listen to messages on the answering machine Version 5 Reje...

Page 71: ...ching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down GUID GUID 27461D62 E0BC 4243 AEC8 8F58FA3582D0 Title Smart call handling Version 1 To turn on Smart call handling 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Personalisation...

Page 72: ...call log 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed 3 To call a number directly from the call log tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call GUID GUID 06B252C0 D4D0 476C ABA4 5D809E1F1615 Title To call a number from the call log Version 8 1 2 To add a number from the call log to your contacts 1 From your...

Page 73: ...ing calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail If you want to block a certain number you can go to Google Play and download applications that support this function FDN is not supported by all network operators Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature GUID GUID 9ACC22D6 DCD8 4781 B9BE BEE97E4A7477 Title Restricting calls Version 4 To...

Page 74: ...2 Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting you can handle multiple calls at the same time When it is activated you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call GUID GUID BFBB9A5A 25E5 4E72 9841 247169DEEB7A Title Multiple calls Version 2 To activate or deactivate call waiting 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings 3 To activate or deactivate...

Page 75: ...p The call log appears 2 To display the dialpad tap 3 Dial the number of the second participant and tap The first participant is put on hold temporarily 4 To add the second participant to the call and start the conference tap 5 To add more participants to the call repeat the relevant steps as described above GUID GUID 29B1365F B898 4DD3 A624 19FFCDE9FC4B Title To make a conference call Version 13 ...

Page 76: ...o call your voicemail service Version 8 Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network GUID GUID 95D14376 6C16 4B4E 9B0D 8F78EFF123E6 Title Emergency calls Version 7 To make an emergency call 1 From your Home...

Page 77: ... on a Mac computer from www sonymobile com if the application is not already installed 2 After successful installation open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application then click Xperia Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts GUID GUID D858AC40 94E6 487D 8386 F0878F445861 Title To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Version ...

Page 78: ...d that your device is set to visible 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 3 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 4 Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification 5 Tap the received file GUID GUID DD9847E7 8319 4C3A B863 A7BD525A52B7 Title To import contacts us...

Page 79: ...ed as you enter each character GUID GUID EB8B497D 7462 4B6E B63F A5AC8DE42983 Title To search for a contact Version 10 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Filter 3 In the list that appears mark or unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account that account appears in ...

Page 80: ...itle To add a contact Version 12 1 1 To edit a contact 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are finished tap Done Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details GUID GUID 04C4AA81 EF48 47E7 8F7A 4EF3A3D03F4A Title To edit a contact Version 8 To associate a picture with a contact 1 Fro...

Page 81: ...ation and tap Done GUID GUID 8AD5B8FF 018E 4A1E A547 577913797FDA Title To create a new contact from a message Version 15 Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE In Case of Emergency information in the Contacts application You can enter medical details such as allergies and medications that you are using plus information about relatives and friends who can be cont...

Page 82: ...Alternatively tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device 4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact 5 When you are finished tap Done The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact e...

Page 83: ... groups to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application GUID GUID 731CD283 B219 4557 A6C9 D42EE59AEEFF Title Favourites and groups Version 2 To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite 1 From the Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites 3 Tap GUID GUID E489EC2C B886 4AF4 9A8E 49F9279D3DCE Title To mark or unmark a...

Page 84: ...on If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later GUID GUID FBC8BADE 40C7 48D2 ADF4 8C47C01F47DF Title Join contact information Version 3 To lin...

Page 85: ...contacts to the memory card Version 10 To export all contacts to a USB storage device When you export contacts using this method you must first connect your device to a USB storage device for example a flash drive or an external hard drive using a USB Host adapter cable See Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices on page 139 for more information about how to connect your device to a USB...

Page 86: ...age varies depending on the operator and the language you use The maximum size of a multimedia message which includes the size of added media files is also operator dependent Contact your network operator for more information GUID GUID 5B6D0815 FF5F 436A A3C8 5980ED0AA686 Title Reading and sending messages Version 2 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more optio...

Page 87: ...e conversation containing the message 3 Enter your reply and tap GUID GUID B3F3CD74 24A7 4F3C A344 9A3DA916D207 Title To reply to a message Version 4 2 1 To forward a message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward 3 Touch and hold the message that you want to forward then tap Forward message 4 Enter the recipient s name ...

Page 88: ...star a message touch and hold the starred message then tap Delete star GUID GUID 4FC74355 8CC4 455B ABFA 23DBA7F58E36 Title To star a message Version 2 To view starred messages 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap then tap Starred messages 3 All starred messages appear in a list GUID GUID 950B1757 1EF2 4C8B B38F 824EFFB7087D Title To view starred messages Version 2 To search for mes...

Page 89: ...ction is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered GUID GUID 2EAC8C35 A3F3 49C0 9A88 B52E29082E5F Title To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages Version 7 Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on com...

Page 90: ... information on detailed settings for the email account GUID GUID 6D8E1793 757A 4533 9EEE EB05ED33EEFA Title To set up an email account on your device Version 18 To add an extra email account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings Add account 4 Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatical...

Page 91: ...e of the screen to the right and select the account from which you want to send the email 3 Tap then type the recipient s name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop down list 4 Enter the email subject and message text then tap GUID GUID F0395077 1D6B 4C89 99DB 78251B848973 Title To create and send an email message Version 18 To reply to an email message 1 In your email i...

Page 92: ...ng several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search If you want to search all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox 3 Tap 4 Enter your search text then tap on the keyboard 5 The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message that you want to open GUID...

Page 93: ...D B32A113B DDD8 467D AA6A FB03C67FDF7B Title To change the email check frequency Version 9 To set an Out of Office auto reply in an Exchange Active Sync account 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Select the EAS Exchange Active Sync account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto reply 4 Tap Out of office 5 Drag the slider beside Out of office to...

Page 94: ...6 4FAD A042 D43F37E36F85 Title Gmail TM Version 6 To learn more about Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right then find and tap Help GUID GUID CF6998FF 6093 446A B74F AC70F5ED671A Title To learn more about Gmail TM Version 3 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 95: ...ge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac The Music may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support GUID GUID B3D6A559 577A 49F9 A2DD 413B05741F63 Title Transferring music to your device Version 17 Listening t...

Page 96: ... a music category 4 Tap a song to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share GUID GUID 00E786D8 33B6 4A64 91FD 800EEC4D7017 Title To play a song using the WALKMAN application Version 14 1 3 1 2 To find song related information online While a song is playing in the Music application tap the Album ...

Page 97: ...itle To open the WALKMAN home screen menu Version 3 1 1 To return to the Music home screen When the Music home screen menu is open tap Home When the Music home screen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu GUID GUID 2402F482 9434 4988 ABF7 C12A3DB65FAE Title To return to the WALKMAN home screen Version 1 1 3 To update your music with the latest information 1 From the Music home sc...

Page 98: ...aylists 1 Open the Music home screen menu then tap Playlists 2 Under Playlists select the playlist that you want to open 3 If you want to play all songs tap Shuffle all GUID GUID DB3FBE14 71FD 4B1F ABC1 B79E84860C1C Title To play your own playlists Version 13 To add songs to a playlist 1 From the Music home screen browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist 2 Touch and hold the ...

Page 99: ...automatically tap and select a style GUID GUID EDE19486 44A8 4A55 81A9 99F891AC94ED Title To improve the sound with the Equalizer Version 17 2 1 To turn on the Surround sound feature 1 When the Music application is open tap 2 Tap Settings Sound effects Sound effects Surround sound VPT 3 Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm GUID GUID 904DB65B 22FA 4C19 992C A703E77DF344 Ti...

Page 100: ...ify the music that you are listening to The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas GUID GUID 6D56E5F7 F716 4CFF 84B1 A3353267192E Title Recognising music with TrackID Version 4 To identify music using TrackID technology 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap TrackID then hold your device cl...

Page 101: ... the TrackID application tap Artist info GUID GUID 6A2E01ED 08A0 4A9D BAEB F20954FD50B1 Title To view the artist information of a track Version 6 To delete song from the track history 1 Open the TrackID application then tap History 2 Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete then tap Delete GUID GUID 20DBCF02 36FD 4981 932B 2A7F0F707A00 Title To delete song from the track history...

Page 102: ...dial 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel GUID GUID 37879EDC C7EC 40D4 A861 001E14183BB5 Title Listening to radio Version 14 1 1 1 1 To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Home scree...

Page 103: ...r appears while the TrackID application samples the song If identification is successful you are presented with a result or a list of possible results 3 To return to the FM Radio tap The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas GUID GUID 1931C6CE DD54 4358 89BE 377610C41914 Title To identify the ...

Page 104: ...o listen to the radio in mono sound mode again press and tap Force mono sound GUID GUID 3FBD4FE8 230A 4F5E 9823 984B1F29EB2D Title To switch between the mono sound and stereo sound Version 1 To select the radio region 1 When the radio is open press 2 Tap Set radio region 3 Select an option GUID GUID C4C8BAA2 3545 46E9 BA22 591362850F6D Title To select the radio region Version 1 To adjust the Visua...

Page 105: ...key 2 To activate the camera touch and hold the camera icon then drag it to the left 3 After the camera opens tap GUID GUID 981E3E0B ED63 40BC 9450 82D67F92A373 Title To take a photo from the lockscreen Version 8 To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 Press the camera key fully down GUID GUID 962E2F79 7647 42C7 9A15 B076E0898AB3 Title To take a photo using the camera key Vers...

Page 106: ...ding a video press the camera key 5 To stop recording press the camera key again GUID GUID 77DC2CA9 B6A6 447C 8FFB 42EA365E6169 Title To record a video using the shutter key Version 6 To record a video 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera towards the subject 3 To start recording tap 4 To pause when recording a video tap To resume recording tap 5 To stop recording tap GUID GUID 02644258 588E 4C...

Page 107: ...etected and each detected face is framed 2 Press the camera key halfway down A coloured frame shows which face is in focus 3 To take the photo press the camera key fully down GUID GUID EFCD189A 01A1 4B22 A685 F15358A3C14A Title To take a photo using face detection Version 7 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a face just as it smiles The camera d...

Page 108: ...g to the right GUID GUID 1DF05979 1001 4B28 B041 BFB6FFDFA30A Title To turn on geotagging Version 14 1 1 General camera settings GUID GUID AC0B28A4 99D7 435B A752 AA3457A761D1 Title General camera settings Version 1 Capturing mode settings overview Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Play...

Page 109: ...s and make them more fun When using the camera this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder GUID GUID 09169034 D338 48BA AFAD 58B4BC7635D5 Title AR effect Version 2 Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos For example you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look ol...

Page 110: ...you press the camera key So you can go back and find the perfect image GUID GUID B313AFB7 9794 4886 9B8B BF09DD6691C4 Title Timeshift burst Version 2 To use Timeshift burst 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap then select 3 To take photos press the camera key fully down and then release it The photos taken appear in thumbnail view 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save t...

Page 111: ...y camera that supports NFC and Wi Fi direct technology You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo So if you re at a concert venue for example and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC which launches the pairing ...

Page 112: ...e To use the Magic beam feature Version 2 Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges GUID GUID C2B9D8C4 64B0 470E B79D 0F431CC457DB Title Downloadable camera apps Version 1 To download camera ...

Page 113: ...ideos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card GUID GUID 86D0BE1A D724 4F2A A75F 87BD85ADF4D6 Title Data storage separated from both Still and Video camera settings Version 2 Touch Block Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches GUID GUID A647896B 2975 483F 9A0F 52033E2AE8BB Title Touch Block Version 1 White balance This function...

Page 114: ...952 16 9 15 5 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 8MP 3840 2160 16 9 8 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays 3M...

Page 115: ...blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which f...

Page 116: ...e image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure Thi...

Page 117: ...en you tap the flash icon on the camera screen Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject This setting removes unwanted dark shadows Red eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo Off The flash is turned off Sometimes photo quality can be better wit...

Page 118: ... of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Sports Use for photos of fast moving obj...

Page 119: ...device Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos On 10 s Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 s Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 0 5 s Set a half second delay from ...

Page 120: ...7995 4588 A86F 07C76DD284C8 Title Video HDR video Version 3 Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Centre Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to captu...

Page 121: ...9DE8F58 Title Flash Photo light separated from Video camera settings Version 2 Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed video scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually...

Page 122: ... fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode GUID GUID 5EDE7E57 7ED0 4F23 B63E 07FFE0EDB131 Title Scenes separated from Video camera settings Version 7 2 1 122 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 123: ...t GUID GUID 0C711360 DD0E 4CB8 ACA5 9A658EE68F7D Title About Album Version 9 1 1 To view photos and videos 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album 3 Tap a photo or video that you want to view If prompted tap Album or Video 4 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application that you have chosen as the default to...

Page 124: ...ls tap the screen again GUID GUID F785DB32 33A8 44C6 AD5C 001BC1E7C4A7 Title To play a video Version 13 To pause a video 1 When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls 2 Tap GUID GUID 2F1D89FD 3370 4BD6 872E 6628B924E265 Title To pause a video Version 2 To fast forward and rewind a video 1 When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls 2 Drag the progress bar mark...

Page 125: ... FC0207B6 9145 4A5C 87BC 01B5969CC3D1 Title To rotate a photo Version 7 To delete a photo or video 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 Tap Delete GUID GUID 1EECE26E E89A 4E66 8B11 9441E0D8B89D Title To delete a photo Version 6 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select it...

Page 126: ...at you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device GUID GUID B1DA6E8A 68DF 40B6 9BF2 391C18E01285 Title Editing photos Version 1 To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap GUID GUID 3256B4EF EC78 4F73 BB9F 2574825B4B99 Title...

Page 127: ...53 AF52 3294EF6CA215 Title To trim a video Version 1 To adjust the speed of a video 1 While the video is playing tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Speed 2 Select an option then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position and tap Apply 3 To save a copy of the edited video tap Save GUID GUID 3FA8828E 2299 4DEE 9905 6C5C29D0C7A1 Title To adjust the speed ...

Page 128: ... From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology and email to share content 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application home screen 3 View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera 4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in diffe...

Page 129: ...particular photo See Adding the geographical position to your photos on page 108 for more information If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view differen...

Page 130: ... B8EE 544F2EB007F2 Title To view geotagged photos on a map in Album Version 9 To view geotagged photos on a globe 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album 3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places 4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe GUID GUID 058FF9EC CDBF 414A AC0B 2C89C9791CE0 Title To view geotagged photos in globe view Version 3 To change t...

Page 131: ...o files 5 Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply GUID GUID 33B65899 D71B 4F7F 9F49 CD7D5F53E95C Title Overview of Movies Version 12 3 2 1 2 To play a video in Video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video 2 Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not di...

Page 132: ... GUID FA1344A1 1D81 4746 8FC6 5ECD464F44E6 Title To share a video Version 5 Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Video application it s a good idea to transfer movies TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices such as a computer There are several ways to transfer your content Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and dr...

Page 133: ... 7DC6C771 703A 4944 8C0F DEE68A90FBD2 Title To clear information about a video Version 7 To delete a video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list ...

Page 134: ...ases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service If you already have a PlayStation network account then you can use that account instead If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the Video ...

Page 135: ... s status bar after a connection is established 3 The TV displays the screen of your device GUID GUID 5CCBE1C6 D275 487D 9C06 3F0924FF1F0A Title To view phone content on a TV which only supports HDMI Version 6 To view help about using a TV remote control 1 While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel 2 Tap MHL connected The MHL settings ...

Page 136: ...ind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring 3 Tap Disconnect then tap OK GUID GUID 0FA1AB89 1773 45C0 9AD1 65CB6B8F80D2 Title To stop screen mirroring between devices Version 1 Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Li...

Page 137: ...ed photo on your device 1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Album 3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right and tap Devices 4 Select a device from the list of connected devices 5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it GUID GUI...

Page 138: ... Share media to the left GUID GUID 2C90F93C C384 458A 8304 A16052A200EA Title To turn off the media server Version 6 To set access permissions for a pending device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Media server settings 3 Select a device from the Pending devices list 4 Select an access permission level GUID GUID 066FC9A7 DBA3 4BBA A1E5 53443EA60BC4 Title To se...

Page 139: ...e device that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select Disconnect The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Video application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping GUID GUID 3E1387B9 5D26 4A2A A6BF B3A245D3848B Title To open media files from your phone on another device Version 10 To play a ...

Page 140: ...4B 4CA7 909F 044608421ADA Title Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK wireless controller Version 6 To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity DUALSHOCK series DUALSHOCK 3 3 Tap Pair controller and follow the on screen instructions GUID GUID 0B263E45 6E13 47EB 8BE3 B43D55A3C0D7 Title To connect a DUALSHOCK...

Page 141: ... track you want to share 4 Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused 5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears 6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 7 When the transfer is done the m...

Page 142: ...at the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it GUID GUID 2D1E1C30 8574 4E6A 9CA4 07005D115490 Title To read an NFC tag Version 4 Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of co...

Page 143: ...1B6B08 Title To enter a device name Version 12 1 1 Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device with a Bluetooth dev...

Page 144: ...AC6795 Title To unpair a Bluetooth device Version 7 1 1 1 1 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive the following kinds of items Photos and videos Music and other audio files Web pages GUID GUID FEABAFA3 3C43 48A6 99F7 C72423ED3745 Title Sending and re...

Page 145: ...he setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia devices For example you can use One touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and Xperia Link Once you ve completed the setup you then only need one touch every time to launch these features The One touch setup function is activated using NFC For more information about setting up Screen mirror...

Page 146: ... and 9am you can decide that The FM radio application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the...

Page 147: ...tart the Smart Connect application 2 On the Events tab touch and hold the event that you want to delete then tap Delete event 3 Tap Delete to confirm You can also open the event that you want to delete then tap Delete event Delete GUID GUID F6C3A32A E885 4527 8A10 A9F3901A732F Title To delete an event Version 3 To set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages 1 Start the Smart Connect appli...

Page 148: ...nd a foot pod to measure pace and distance you can collect all the data from the run on your device You can then analyse your performance and see how you can improve You can download a range of applications from Google Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory GUID GUID 55E3C8D0 F9D5 4194 A656 1032BE0E120C...

Page 149: ... or disable location services 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Location then tap the on off switch accordingly to enable or disable location services 3 If you selected to enable location services in step 2 tap Agree to confirm GUID GUID 986A4DFB 1268 43FB 8608 14A21CA08B30 Title To enable location services Version 5 Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function ...

Page 150: ...nsmission charges in advance If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate data roaming GUID GUID 73201F09 74A4 4501 8A3D A733BDC1C923 Title Data roaming Version 7 To activate data roaming 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right ...

Page 151: ...p Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth and Wi Fi and then try again GUID GUID 84CF3AA4 13A3 49A7 9A47 D3F8EEDC331B Title To start MirrorLink manually Version 2 Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you ca...

Page 152: ...l appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your device 1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view 2 Return to the current date 3 Access settings and other options 4 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 Add a calendar event GUID GUID CBBA1327 6D73 439D 87B0 2E2C4112207B Title Calendar Version 3 3 1 To create ...

Page 153: ...alendar application 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings Birthdays 3 Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right then select the contact group for which you want to display birthdays GUID GUID AE5542E9 F1CF 4FBB A2E9 0C9033E84421 Title To display birthdays on Calendars Version 1 1 1 To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application 1 From your Home screen ...

Page 154: ...ons settings for notifications your alarms don t make a sound when they go off If you need to use an alarm make sure you allow either all interruptions or priority interruptions For more information about how to set interruptions see Managing notifications on page 51 GUID GUID 66E56B1F 52AF 43A4 B1B4 6C33096B0427 Title Alarm clock Version 6 1 1 To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find...

Page 155: ... 8F35 42D3 B98F 978772FBA94E Title To delete an alarm Version 14 To set the sound for an alarm 1 Open the Alarm clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap and select a music file 3 Tap Done then tap Save GUID GUID 53876E40 3354 4940 9972 990B678E56A1 Title To set the alarm signal Version 15 To set a recurring alarm 1 Open the Alarm cloc...

Page 156: ...in menus and applications Version 1 Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software None of the information gathered includes personal data GUID GUID 91A13AD4 BD35 43FD 851F 6F1849CA7E43 Title Usage info Version 7 To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your ...

Page 157: ...ony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music video and pictures to and from your old device Transfer content from your old iPhone Blackberry Android or Sony device using Xperia Transfer Update your device software Transfer media files between your device and an Apple Mac computer Back up content on ...

Page 158: ...reen tap 3 Find and tap Settings About phone Software update 4 If a system update is available tap Download to download it to your device 5 When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation GUID GUID 80EE363C A662 4AC7 A280 1DD05BF77955 Title To download and install a system update Version 8 To download and install a system update from the...

Page 159: ...e my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions GUID GUID 26350A43 1644 49F4 ADC3 28A228DD7464 Title Finding a lost device Version 3 To activate the my Xperia service 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Protection by my Xperia Activate 3 Mark the checkbox then tap Accept 4 If prompted sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network account or create a new one ...

Page 160: ...DA2A023 E45B 4D48 8205 AA78D4887688 Title To view your IMEI number Odin Version 10 1 1 To view your IMEI number in the device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Status 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number GUID GUID 8EC38745 EBB2 49E3 BD47 B16DC4DCC17F Title To view your IMEI number in the phone Version 8 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded batt...

Page 161: ... status bar when this mode takes effect Ultra STAMINA mode Limits your device s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and sending SMS messages appears in the status bar once this mode is activated Low battery mode Modifies your device s behaviour for example to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting when the battery level drops below a certain percentage appears i...

Page 162: ...ions and services then mark the relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run 6 When you re finished tap Done GUID GUID 04D506B4 63EE 426D 8D1B BD8C18C3DBB0 Title To select which applications can run in STAMINA mode Version 6 Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transf...

Page 163: ...he amount of free and used RAM 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps Running GUID GUID 5558F4D0 78B1 4A62 9B14 DFDAEA1CBA48 Title To see amount of free and used RAM Version 1 To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage 3 Tap Cached data OK When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or se...

Page 164: ...dge for Mac application to access the file system of your device You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http support sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device use the Media Go application on your Windows computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device To learn more and download the...

Page 165: ...dia transfer mode over Wi Fi Version 7 To connect wirelessly to a paired device 1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default 2 Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on 3 From your Home screen tap 4 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity 5 Select the paired device to which you want to connect then tap Connect GUID GUID CD8EA3D6 AA6...

Page 166: ...ter 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable 3 Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application 4 Click Start to start the Backup Restore application 5 Tap Back up then follow the on screen instructions to...

Page 167: ...using the USB Host adapter If you are backing up to an SD card make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Backup Restore 4 To enable the automatic backup function drag the slider beside Automatic backup to the right 5 Tap Automatic backup again then select a backup frequency where to save backup files and the types of data to back up...

Page 168: ...g the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device The Xperia Diagnostics application is pre installed on most Android devices from Sony If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings About phone you can download a light version from Google Play GUID GUID 9D6E6F57 B1C2 4910 87B6 62715245E426 Title Running di...

Page 169: ...user to reset your device to its original factory settings GUID GUID DC1A8CCE C51A 44BB A9F7 5C0D0C3E15FA Title Resetting your device Version 8 To force your device to restart 1 Press and hold down the power key 2 In the menu that opens tap Restart then tap OK to confirm The device restarts automatically GUID GUID A73AD1C5 76F2 487D 9D50 7B016DD3852A Title To force restart your device Version 10 T...

Page 170: ...essure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline water up to 1 5 metres deep You can use your device in dusty environments for example on a windy beach when your fingers are wet in some extreme weather conditions for example when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 metres or less for example in a fresh water lake or rive...

Page 171: ...water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position IP3X Protected against solid objects 2 5 mm in diameter IPX3 Protected against spraying water IP4X Protected against solid objects 1 mm in diameter IPX4 Protected against splashing water IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposit IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes IP6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected a...

Page 172: ... integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is p...