Sony Xperia Z C6603 User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
User guide Xperia ™ C6603/C6602... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Xperia™ Z User guide..............6 Getting started................7 Android™ – what and why?...............7 Device overview.................7 Assembly...................8 Turning the device on and off ............10 Screen lock..................11 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your device............13 Using the keys.................13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Battery....................15 Using the lock screen..............18 Home screen..................18... - Page 3 Conference calls................43 Forwarding calls................44 Restricting calls................44 Contacts ..................45 Transferring contacts using a computer..........45 Synchronising contacts with your device........45 Other methods for transferring contacts.........45 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....46 Adding and editing contacts............46 Searching and viewing contacts............47 Favourites and groups..............48 Sending contact information............49 Backing up contacts................49 Messaging..................50...
- Page 4 Camera..................70 About the camera................70 Using the still camera..............70 Face detection.................71 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces......71 Adding the geographical position to your photos......72 Using still camera settings...............72 Using the video camera..............77 Album...................81 About Album..................81 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..............81 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab .......81 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ......82 Viewing your photos on a map............87 Viewing online albums..............89...
- Page 5 Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........116 Calendar and alarm clock............117 Calendar..................117 Alarm clock..................117 Support and maintenance............120 Updating your device..............120 Backup and restore application.............121 Resetting your device..............122 Locking and protecting your device..........123 Finding your device................126 Support application...............126 Recycling your device..............126 Reference...................127 Settings overview................127 Status and notification icons overview..........128 Application overview..............129...
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Page 6: Xperia™ Z User Guide
Xperia™ Z User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. -
Page 8: Assembly
Headset connector 10 Camera lens 11 Second microphone 12 Camera light 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Strap hole 15 Speaker 16 Volume/Zoom key 17 Power key 18 Micro SIM slot Assembly To insert the micro SIM card This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Page 9 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. Inserting the micro SIM card without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your phone, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damages caused by such action.
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Page 10: Turning The Device On And Off
To remove the memory card Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. Draw the card outwards to remove it fully. -
Page 11: Screen Lock
For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or you can create a new account directly on your device. - Page 12 account into your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer. Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™...
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Page 13: Getting To Know 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. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Battery
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. -
Page 16: Improving Battery Performance
To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. - Page 17 Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. • Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
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Page 18: Using The Lock Screen
To activate Low battery mode Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Power management. Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. To deactivate Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. next to Low battery mode. - Page 19 The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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Page 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen
To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. -
Page 21: Accessing And Using Applications
To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. -
Page 22: Opening And Closing Applications
Opening and closing applications To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. -
Page 23: Status And Notifications
To download a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press > > Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. To add a widget as a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press >... -
Page 24: Checking Notifications And Ongoing Activities
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. -
Page 25: Settings Menu
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. ® To control the Bluetooth function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . - Page 26 Using the on-screen keyboard 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode. 3 Display numbers and symbols.
- Page 27 To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. to view more options. To enter common punctuation marks When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar. Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space.
- Page 28 To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced.
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Page 29: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings
To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •... -
Page 30: Customising Your Device
To enter text using voice input Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad. Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears. Edit the text manually if necessary. Customising your device You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness. -
Page 31: Ringtone Settings
To set the time manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. Tap Set time. Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute. If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa. -
Page 32: Enhancing The Sound Output
Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™... -
Page 33: Memory
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality. Memory You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card. -
Page 34: Internet And Messaging Settings
To use a headset Connect the headset to your device. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately. If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call. -
Page 35: Controlling Data Usage
Usage info For quality purposes, Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings. -
Page 36: Mobile Network Settings
To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Find and tap the desired application. Mark the Restrict background data checkbox. To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes. -
Page 37: Data Roaming
Data roaming Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information. Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. -
Page 38: Google Play
Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™... -
Page 39: Permissions
However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third- party content. -
Page 40: Calling
Calling 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 the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone. -
Page 41: Receiving Calls
Call button Hide or show the dialer To make a call by dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. -
Page 42: Ongoing Calls
To edit the message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. When you're done, tap OK. Ongoing calls Open your contacts Turn on the loudspeaker during a call... -
Page 43: Multiple Calls
To hide call logs From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > . Tap Hide call log to hide call logs. 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. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 44: Forwarding Calls
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 45: Contacts
Contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia. -
Page 46: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices. When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept. -
Page 47: Searching And Viewing Contacts
To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 48: Favourites And Groups
Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Search for contacts Create a contact Open more options To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 49: Sending Contact Information
Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 50: Messaging
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. -
Page 51: Text And Multimedia Message Options
To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete conversations. -
Page 52: Google Talk
Google Talk™ You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar. -
Page 53: Email
Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™... -
Page 54: Using Email
To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™... - Page 55 To change email preview pane settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option. To view an email message attachment From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
- Page 56 To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email. at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
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Page 57: Socialife
Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. -
Page 58: Walkman" Application
"WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™... -
Page 59: Using The "Walkman" Application
Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap In My music, select a music category and browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. -
Page 60: Visualiser
To send a song In My music, when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like"... - Page 61 Overview of My music Go back to the current track Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Browse your music by artist Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ Browse your favourite playlists Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists Browse audio by track...
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Page 62: Managing Playlists
Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your songs into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™... -
Page 63: Walkman" Application Widget
To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a song to play it. To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears. -
Page 64: Music Services
Music services TrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID™ technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™... -
Page 65: Music Unlimited
To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook™ and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. - Page 66 To download a PlayNow item to your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap PlayNow™. Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details. Click “Buy now!”...
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Page 67: Fm Radio
FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 68: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels
Move down the frequency band to search for a channel Tuning dial Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuned frequency Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. -
Page 69: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. -
Page 70: Camera
Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor RS sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. The camera application has several other features. For example, you can use it to send photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. -
Page 71: Face Detection
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. -
Page 72: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. - Page 73 Picture effect Apply effects to photos. Scene selection Use a pre-programmed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations. Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other. Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
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Page 74: Quick Launch
Smile Shutter™ Use the smile shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. Quick launch Use quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. Launch and capture After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. Launch only (still camera) After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode. -
Page 75: White Balance
White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. -
Page 76: Shutter Sound
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. -
Page 77: Using The Video Camera
Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos Activate the camera. - Page 78 When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
- Page 79 Launch only (video camera) After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
- Page 80 Image stabiliser When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Geotagging Tag videoss with details of where you took them. When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take them.
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Page 81: Album
Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. -
Page 82: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab
Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. View menu options. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. - Page 83 • My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your device. Overview of My albums tab View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card.
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Page 84: Working With Photos In Album
To view content in list view in the My SD card tile From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card. Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid. - Page 85 To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Edit photo> > Crop. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
- Page 86 To share a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it. To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to open the map screen.
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Page 87: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album. Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open. Tap the video to play it. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. - Page 88 Overview of Maps tile Search a location on the map. View menu options. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.
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Page 89: Viewing Online Albums
To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue. - Page 90 To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments. To view more comments, scroll down the screen. To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen, then tap Post.
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Page 91: Movies
Browse all shortcut items Access all connected DLNA Certified™ devices Video file – tap to play Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. Using Movies... - Page 92 To play a video in full screen mode When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. You can only switch to full screen mode if the video is not playing in full screen mode already. To play the video in its original size, tap To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
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Page 93: Video Unlimited
® through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation network account or a Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Exploring the Video Unlimited selection Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also choose to preview videos that you're interested in. -
Page 94: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited
Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 95: Web Browser
Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™... -
Page 96: Connectivity
Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device. - Page 97 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password.
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Page 98: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™ Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi® function turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Wi-Fi Direct. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. -
Page 99: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. - Page 100 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
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Page 101: Nfc
To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device. -
Page 102: Nfc Detection Area
tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must be active. - Page 103 Tap NFC security handler and select an option. 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 connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
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Page 104: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
® Bluetooth wireless technology ® ® Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or ® to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth function in your device ® and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth compatible devices such as ®... - Page 105 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth ® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap ®...
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Page 106: Connecting Your Device To A Computer
PC Companion ® ® application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple computer. PC Companion and Sony™ Bridge for Mac help you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more. - Page 107 To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card. Tap Transfer.
- Page 108 Apple computer. You can also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file browser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on your device.
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Page 109: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set
To open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application Make sure that the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on the ® ® Apple computer. Computer: Double-click the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application icon in the Applications folder. To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac ®... -
Page 110: Scanning Barcodes With The Neoreader™ Application
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Display > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. - Page 111 For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that the following actions are launched on your device: • Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate.
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Page 112: Synchronising Data On Your Device
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. -
Page 113: Synchronising With Facebook
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information. - Page 114 To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
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Page 115: Maps And Locations
GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. -
Page 116: Google Maps
So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. -
Page 117: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 112. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. - Page 118 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Add alarm. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...
- Page 119 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Done. To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...
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Page 120: Support And Maintenance
Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. -
Page 121: Backup And Restore Application
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. -
Page 122: Resetting Your Device
To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Select the data types that you want to back up. To back up content From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &... -
Page 123: Locking And Protecting Your Device
To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Backup & reset> Factory data reset. If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music, which is saved to your device's internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox. -
Page 124: Setting A Screen Lock
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony customer support for more information. To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap >... - Page 125 To disable the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN. Tap Swipe. To create a screen unlock pattern Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Tap Security >...
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Page 126: Finding Your Device
Finding your device There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it. Using the “my Xperia” service, you can: • Look for your device on a map. • Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode. •... -
Page 127: Reference
Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth® on or off, search for available Bluetooth® devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth®... -
Page 128: Status And Notification Icons Overview
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. About phone View information about your device, such as the model number, firmware version and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version. Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength... -
Page 129: Application Overview
Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call... - Page 130 View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. Use the Movies application to play videos in your device, and share videos with your friends or on other devices using DLNA™.
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Page 131: Important Information
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. -
Page 132: Legal Information
Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, 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. - Page 133 INDICATIONS AND TIPS PROVIDED UNDER THE SUBSECTIONS “METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING CONTACTS” AND “DATA STORAGE” OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.
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Page 134: Index
Index self-portraits ............71 accounts ..............11 settings ............72, 77 Exchange Active Sync® ........12 smile detection ..........72 Facebook™ .............12 Smile Shutter™ ..........72 Google™ ............12 taking photos ........70, 71, 72 adjusting volume .............59 using the flash ..........71 Airplane mode ............32 video ..............77 alarm ..............117 viewing photos ..........71 Album ..............81, 82 viewing videos ..........77... - Page 135 faces messages editing ..............86 settings ............34 favourites MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) ......109 removing radio channels as ......68 Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ....112 saving radio channels as .........68 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine .........81 finding your device ..........126 movies ..............91 fixed dialling ............44 Movies ..............91 flash clearing video information .......92 using when taking photos .......71...
- Page 136 viewing on a map ..........87 settings viewing same location ........72 camera ............72, 77 zooming ............84 data usage ............35 PIN .................123 Internet ............34 playing messaging ............34 music ...............59 MMS ..............34 playlists ..............62 quick settings ..........23 adding a song ..........62 still camera ............72 creating ............62 video camera ...........77 deleting ............63...
- Page 137 updating device .............120 usage info ..............35 USB connection ............106 using Movies ............91 using the equaliser ..........59 vibration ............31, 117 video albums viewing ............81 video camera .............70, 77 recording videos ..........77 settings ............77 Video Unlimited ............93 buying videos ..........93 creating an account .........93 menu overview ..........93 notifications .............93 renting videos ..........93...