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Backing up Data to a Computer

Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an
Apple

Mac

computer. You can back up the following types of data:

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Call logs

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Text messages

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Calendar

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Settings

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Media files such as music and videos

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Photos and images

To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer

Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB

cable.

Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically

launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to

select

Transfer files

mode on your device.

Click on

Backup

on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you

connect your device to the computer.

To Restore Your Data Using a Computer

Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB

cable.

Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically

launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to

select

Transfer files

mode on your device.

Click on

Restore

on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.

Select a backup file from the backup records, then click on

and follow the

on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.

If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you

connect your device to the computer.

Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application

Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online or a local data

backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data

periodically.
The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before

you do a factory data reset. With this application, you can back up the following types of

data to an online account, to an SD card, or to an external USB storage device that you

have connected to your device using a USB host adapter:

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Contacts

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Conversations

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Call Log

•

Calendar

•

Email Accounts

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Wi-Fi Accounts

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Device Settings

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Applications

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Xperia™ Home layout

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Summary of Contents for E6553

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z3 E6553 ...

Page 2: ...hscreen 21 Locking and Unlocking the Screen 23 Homescreen 23 Navigating Applications 25 Application screen 27 Small Apps 28 Widgets 29 Shortcuts and folders 29 Background and Themes 30 Taking a screenshot 31 Recording your screen 31 Notifications 32 Icons in the status bar 34 Applications Overview 36 Battery and Maintenance 38 Charging Your Device 38 Battery and Power Management 39 Updating Your D...

Page 3: ...Do Not Disturb Mode 59 Screen settings 60 Application settings 62 Resetting Your Applications 63 Screen Saver 64 Language settings 64 Date and time 64 X Reality for mobile 65 Super Vivid Mode 65 Enhancing the sound output 65 Noise cancellation 66 Multiple User Accounts 66 Typing text 69 On Screen Keyboard 69 Phonepad 70 Entering text using voice input 71 Editing text 71 Personalizing the On Screen...

Page 4: ...ing and Video Chat 89 Email 90 Setting Up Email 90 Sending and Receiving Email Messages 90 Organizing your email messages 91 Email account settings 92 Gmail 92 Music and FM Radio 94 Transferring Music to Your Device 94 Listening to Music 94 Music Menu 96 Playlists 96 Sharing music 97 Enhancing the sound 97 Recognizing Music with TrackID 98 Listening to the radio 99 Favorite radio channels 100 Radi...

Page 5: ...e to USB Accessories 125 Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller 125 NFC 125 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Smart apps and features that save you time 131 Overview of Smart Connect 131 Managing Accessories 132 Google Search Now 132 Using the News Suite Application 133 Using your Device as a Wallet 133 Travel and maps 134 Using Location Services 134 Google Maps and Navigation...

Page 6: ...ria Tips 144 Help in Menus and Applications 144 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 144 Restarting Resetting and Repairing 145 Help us improve our software 146 Warranty SAR and Usage Guidelines 146 Recycling Your Device 146 Legal information 146 6 ...

Page 7: ...number and name are displayed Limitations to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that the device is connected to the cellphone netwo...

Page 8: ... lens 14 Camera light 15 GPS antenna area 16 Headset jack 17 Second Wi Fi antenna area 18 Nano SIM Memory card slot cover 19 NFC detection area Your device supports headsets with a standard 3 5 mm 3 pin or 5 pin headphone plug The headset jack also supports 4 pin plugs so long as the headphone plug uses the CTIA standard Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards To Insert the Nano SIM Card...

Page 9: ...Memory Card 1 Turn off your device 2 With the device facing down open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card tray 3 Drag out the tray using your fingernail 4 Remove the memory card then reinsert the tray 5 Close the cover Screen protection Before using your device remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab It is recommended to protect your device with a Son...

Page 10: ...cation Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion Remotely find lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia or Android Device Manager services For more information about Android and Google go to http support google com It is crucial that you remember your G...

Page 11: ...t the Google account you want to remove 4 Tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm If you remove your Google account any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available 11 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 12: ...If you remotely reset your device using this service you must enter the username and password for a Google account The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed Otherwise you will not be able to use your device after the reset Software repair If you use the Xperia Companion software to perform a software repair you re asked to enter your Google account user...

Page 13: ...your device To Change the Screen Lock Pattern 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock PIN 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN and then tap Continue 4 Re enter and co...

Page 14: ...cked when you re in a trusted location On body detection Keep your device unlocked when you re carrying your device with you You have to manually unlock your device if you don t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google To Enable Smart Lock 1 Set a pattern PIN or password as ...

Page 15: ... unlocked while connected If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth or NFC for example a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time This feature is suitable if you re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices In some cases you may still need to manuall...

Page 16: ...ent location To set up trusted places first make sure high accuracy location mode or battery saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas you have added as trusted locations This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radi...

Page 17: ...m your Home screen tap 5 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Smart Lock Trusted places 6 Select the place that you want to edit 7 Tap Edit Address 8 To enter another location tap the and type the address Your device searches for the entered location To use the suggested address tap the address 9 To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to t...

Page 18: ...ard Finding the Identification Number of Your Device Your device has a unique identification number This number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop...

Page 19: ... terms and conditions of the service then tap ACCEPT 5 If prompted sign in to your Google account or create a new account if you don t already have one 6 To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the Google account you are using on your device If you are sharing a device with multiple users note that the Protection by my Xperia se...

Page 20: ...cate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions 6 If prompted agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device administrator 7 To verify that Android Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service go to www android com devicemanager and sign in using your Google account You can also activate Android Device Manager from Lock screen se...

Page 21: ...unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding Move an item Activate an item specific menu Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list 21 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 22: ...aps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Homescreen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options 22 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 23: ...ge To activate the screen Briefly press the power key To Lock the Screen 1 When the screen is active briefly press the power key 2 Alternately double tap any empty area on the Homescreen To enable this function touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates then tap and tap the slider beside Double tap to sleep Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your de...

Page 24: ...et the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane then tap in the upper left corner of the screen When Google Search Now is enabled the left most pane is reserved for this service and the...

Page 25: ...ated by 3 Tap the relevant application then tap DISABLE if the app came pre installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates then tap 2 Tap Icon size then select an option Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using...

Page 26: ... Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in lower window 4 Split screen key Select a recently used application 5 Home key Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode To Use Split Screen Mode 1 Make sure that the two applications th...

Page 27: ...lication screen is open tap Search applications or simply swipe down on the Application screen or Homescreen 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open tap 2 Tap Sort apps then select an option To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen 1 On the Application screen touch and hold an applica...

Page 28: ...veral small apps at the same time To Close a Small App Tap on the small app window To Download a Small App 1 To open the recently used applications screen tap 2 Tap SMALL APPS 3 Tap 4 Tap 5 Search for the small app you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the s...

Page 29: ...l widgets from Google Play To Add a Widget to the Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets 2 Find and tap the widget you want to add To Resize a Widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates and then release it If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear ...

Page 30: ...tcut until the device vibrates and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates and then drag the item to the folder To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it 2 Tap the folder s title bar to show the Folder name field 3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done B...

Page 31: ...u can also view your screenshots in the Album application Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what s happening on your device s screen This feature is useful for example when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album Record Screen Window Overview 1 Minimize...

Page 32: ...downloads Notifications appear in the following places The status bar The Notification panel The lockscreen To Open or Close the Notification Panel 1 To open the Notification panel drag the status bar downward or simply double tap it 2 To close the Notification panel drag or flick the panel upward After opening the Notification panel you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status b...

Page 33: ...is setting to be available Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive For example you ll get a notification for an incoming email or chat but the content won t be visible on your lockscreen Don t show notifications at all You won t get any notifications on the lockscreen To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 F...

Page 34: ...ing Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA data A Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi Fi network After successful login...

Page 35: ...ll Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular 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 STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is...

Page 36: ... video clips Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage bookmarks text and images Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms and timers Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email addresses and other information related to your contacts Access your downloaded applications documents and pictures Save your documents and files for easy access fro...

Page 37: ...layStation Store and more Optimize settings to suit your own requirements Stream music browse through your friend s collections or through artist s discographies or create your own radio station Use the Support application to access user support on your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Identify music tracks that you hear playing in you...

Page 38: ...use your device while charging If the battery is depleted it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the charging During this time the screen may remain completely dark not showing the charging icon Also note that it can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to charge fully Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Son...

Page 39: ...you reduce battery consumption and additional power saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption further when necessary Power saving features lower the priority for certain non essential device functions such as higher grade image performance network activities such as location services app synchronization and background Wi Fi scanning If you do not want an application to be a...

Page 40: ... Find and tap Settings Battery 3 Tap and select Battery optimization You will see a list of applications that are not optimized 4 To add or remove applications from this list tap APPS and select or de select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings 5 The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings You cannot exempt applications from...

Page 41: ... on a PC or on an Apple Mac computer to update your device Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to update the device System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than descri...

Page 42: ...un the relevant software updates If you don t have the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer and follow the on screen installation instructions Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia Companion Xperia Companion is a software...

Page 43: ... with personal settings and data Some examples of data saved to internal storage are alarm volume and language settings emails bookmarks calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 200 GB to get more storage space Media files and some apps along with their associated data can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storag...

Page 44: ... Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Select an application or service and then tap FORCE STOP OK To Format the Memory Card 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage memory 3 Tap tap Advanced Storage SD Card and then tap Settings Format Erase format All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you first make backups of all data you want to sav...

Page 45: ...puter if it is not automatically launched After a few moments the computer detects your device Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device 3 Click on Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Select a backup file from the backup records then click on Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore data to your device If you do not have Xperia Companion installed you are reques...

Page 46: ...want to back up 6 Tap Backup 7 After the data is backed up tap Finish To Edit a Backup File 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Xperia Backup restore tap More 4 Tap Edit backup file then select a backup source and the data types you want to delete 5 Tap Delete data 6 Tap OK to confirm 7 After the data is deleted tap Finish To Restore Backed Up Content 1 If you ...

Page 47: ...2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Google Backup restore tap Back up my data then tap the slider To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Google Backup restore tap the Automatic restore slider 47 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 48: ...g the application under Settings Apps Downloading Applications from Other Sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Download applications only from reliable sources Cont...

Page 49: ...settings are downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support for network coverage cellular data and MMS issues If STAMINA mode is activated to save power all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off If this causes connection problems try excluding some applications and services from being paused or deactivate ST...

Page 50: ...our Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi Fi It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To Connect to A Wi Fi Network 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the slider to turn on Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is ...

Page 51: ...tification slider 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 Wi Fi network you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed To Add a Wi Fi Sleep Policy 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap then tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep 4 Select an option To Find the MAC Addre...

Page 52: ...with it 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 4 Tap the USB tethering slider then tap OK if prompted is displayed in the status bar once you are connected 5 To stop sharing your data connection tap the USB tethering slider or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time To Share Y...

Page 53: ...able hotspot 3 Tap Portable hotspot settings Configure hotspot 4 Enter the Network name SSID information 5 To select a security type tap the Security field 6 If required enter a password 7 Tap SAVE Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view the amount ...

Page 54: ...ata usage to view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data connection 4 To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi Fi connection tap the Wi Fi data usage Selecting Cellular Networks Your device automatically switches between cellphone networks depending on which cellphone networks are available where you are You can also manually set your device to us...

Page 55: ...our device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organization If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to adjust the settings for VPN To Add a Virtual Private Network 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More VPN 3...

Page 56: ...d contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the EmailCalendar and Contacts applications If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync EAS account on your Xperia device the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise s...

Page 57: ...reen tap 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account 4 Tap Check frequency 5 Under Off peak time settings tap Check frequency and select an interval option To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Accounts sync 2 Tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account you want to remove 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm 57 This i...

Page 58: ... two fingers 2 Tap To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downward and then tap Edit 2 In the bar at the top of the screen touch and hold the icon for the quick setting you want to add then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downward and then tap Edit 2 Touch and hol...

Page 59: ...n your device 4 To confirm tap Done Some applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings To Enable Touch Tones 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Other sounds 3 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired Do Not Disturb Mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how ...

Page 60: ...Contact Types 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Do not disturb Allowed in Priority only 3 Tap Calls or Messages 4 Select an option Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function if it is not already disabled 3 T...

Page 61: ...reen and the gloved finger that you use to navigate the screen 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 being minimized You can also use this feature when you lend your device t...

Page 62: ...onfirm dialog appears for the second time you can choose the Don t ask again option if you wish 3 A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically To dismiss this dialog tap OK To deny a permission To deny a permission tap Deny when the dialog is shown Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions Critical permissions Som...

Page 63: ...ttings Apps 3 Tap and find Opening links 4 Select the app for which you want to set the supported links 5 Set the Opening links property to Open in this app option Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device To Reset Application Preferences 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settin...

Page 64: ... want to display when the screen saver is active To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Screen saver 3 Tap the slider to enable the function 4 To activate the Screen saver immediately tap then tap Start now Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time You can also change the writing l...

Page 65: ...default but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption To Turn On X Reality for Mobile 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Image enhancement 3 Tap the X Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected Super Vivid Mode Super Vivid mode enhances the color brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device To...

Page 66: ... by tapping the slider 3 Tap Headset Headphone type and select the type of your headset headphone 4 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active tap the Power save mode slider to enable this function 5 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected tap the Power save mode slider to disable this functio...

Page 67: ...To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Users 4 Tap beside the name of the relevant user then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls SMS to the right To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Sett...

Page 68: ...then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen 2 Tap the icon representing the user account 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 Settings for Multiple Use...

Page 69: ... a text entry field To use the on screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on screen keyboard is displayed turn the device sideways You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation To enter text character by character 1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character 2 To enter a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard cha...

Page 70: ... character case and turn on the caps lock 5 Display numbers 6 Display symbols and smileys 7 Enter a space To open the Phonepad for the first time 1 Tap a text entry field then tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Portrait keyboard then select the Phonepad option 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 t...

Page 71: ...ome available via an application bar Text Editing Bar After selecting text by double tapping on a word an editing bar appears with several tools available Cut Copy Paste Share Select all Assist The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard To Select Text 1 Double tap a word to highlight it 2 You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more text T...

Page 72: ...nput language and the Smart language detection feature is off or if the languages that you selected include non Latin alphabet languages When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap the writing language icon to switch between the selected writing languages For example tap until the desired writing language appears To use your writing style 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard...

Page 73: ...r Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the dialpad does not appear tap To Dial a Phone Number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the phone number and tap To delete a number entered by mistake tap To make a call using the smart dial function 1 Open the dialpad 2 Enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to cal...

Page 74: ...n tap ANSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the heads up notification window Using this method you get more options to manage the call For example you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine To reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive Drag to the left To Reject a...

Page 75: ...ing Machine Messages 3 Select the voice message you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select...

Page 76: ...able or Disable Smart Call Handling 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Tap Smart call handling 4 Tap the slider under Smart call handling Ongoing calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter DTMF digits during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the ear spea...

Page 77: ...ther device or an answering service To Forward Calls 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Tap Call forwarding and select an option 4 Enter the number you want to forward calls to then tap Turn on To turn off call forwarding 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Call forwarding 3 Select an option then tap Turn off Restricting calls You can block all or certain...

Page 78: ...nd tap OK 6 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for 4 Tap 5 Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail 6 Tap SAVE Multiple Calls If you have activated call waiting you can handle multiple calls at...

Page 79: ... the separate button of the participant who you want to have a private conversation with 3 To end the private conversation and return to the conference call tap To Release a Participant from a Conference Call 1 During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference 2 Tap next to the participant you want to release To End a Conference Call During the conference call tap Voicemail If your subscript...

Page 80: ...en no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 Tap EMERGENCY 2 Enter the emergency number and tap To Make an Emergency Call While the Screen is Locked 1 If the active screen lock type is Swipe swipe up and tap then tap to display the dialpad then enter the emergency number and tap 2 If your screen is locked with a pattern ...

Page 81: ...Find contacts field The results list is filtered as you enter each character To Select Which Contacts to Display in the Contacts Application 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Contacts to display 3 In the list that appears select the desired option If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account that account appears in the list 4 To further expand the list ...

Page 82: ...synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To Add a Picture to a Contact 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to edit then tap 3 Tap then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit it as desired 4 After you add the picture tap SAVE You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application If you want to add a picture ...

Page 83: ...computer with an online account for example Google Sync or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To Synchronize Contacts on Your New Device With a Synchronization Account 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Manage accounts 3 Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap Sync now You need to be signe...

Page 84: ... Emergency Contact Information You can add and edit 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 contacted in case of emergency After setup your emergency information can be accessed from the security lockscreen This means that even if the screen is locked...

Page 85: ... Share 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To Send Several Contacts at Once 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to share 3 Tap then tap Share 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To Send All Contacts 1 From your Home screen ...

Page 86: ...on page 83 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To Export All Contacts to a Memory Card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Import export Export to SD card or internal storage vcf file 3 Tap SD card 4 Tap SAVE To Export Contacts to a SIM Card When you export contacts to a SIM card not all information may get exported This is due to memory limitations ...

Page 87: ...e and Send a Message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap 3 Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information you have saved about the recipient and then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually 4 If you want to send a group message repeat the procedure described above to add more recipi...

Page 88: ... your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to delete 3 Touch and hold the message that you want to delete then tap Delete message DELETE To Delete Conversations 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap then tap Delete conversations 3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete then tap DELETE To Star a Message 1 Fr...

Page 89: ... to enable or disable the function After delivery reports are turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered 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 computers Android devices and other devices You can turn any conversation ...

Page 90: ...ind and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings Add account 4 Follow the on screen instructions If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually 5 When you are done tap NEXT Sending and Receiving Email Messages 1 View the menu and a list of all email accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 List of email messages...

Page 91: ...to forward then tap Forward 2 Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list 3 Enter your message text then tap To Save or View an Email Message Attachment 1 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by 2 After the email message opens find the attachment in the...

Page 92: ...ssage that you want to move to the left 2 Tap Move then select a folder Email account settings To Remove an Email Account from Your Device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account you want to remove 5 Tap Delete account OK To Change the Inbox Check Frequency 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the de...

Page 93: ... Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail When the Gmail application is open tap then find and tap Help feedback 93 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 94: ...rted file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to Music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audiobooks 1 Minimize the full screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 View menu options 5 Album art if available 6 Add or remove...

Page 95: ... song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To Edit Music Information and Download Album Art 1 From the Music application tap the Album art and then tap Edit music info 2 Edit the information as desired 3 To set or download album art tap then select an option 4 When you are finished tap SAVE You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu under Settings To Adjust the Au...

Page 96: ...n the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap To Return to the Music Homescreen When the Music menu is open tap Home or simply tap on the screen to the right of the menu To Delete a Song 1 From the Music menu browse to the song that you want to delete 2 Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete from storage in the list t...

Page 97: ...ou want to remove 2 Tap Remove from playlist To Delete a Playlist 1 Open the Music menu then tap Playlists 2 Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete 3 Tap Delete from storage 4 Tap DELETE to confirm You cannot delete smart playlists Sharing music To share a song 1 From the Music homescreen browse to the song or album that you want to share 2 Touch and hold the song title then tap Share...

Page 98: ...can be connected to music streaming services available in your country To Identify Music Using TrackID Technology 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap TrackID then hold your device close to the music source 3 Tap If the song is recognized by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap To View Artist Information for a Song 1 After a song is r...

Page 99: ... A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To Listen to the FM Radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few se...

Page 100: ...y all networks or service providers Favorite radio channels To Save a Channel as a Favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite 2 Tap 3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel 1 Tap 2 Select an option To Remove a Channel as a Favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you ...

Page 101: ...ens tap You can activate the camera when the screen is locked and inactive To do this press the camera key fully Press again to take a photo To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 Press the camera key fully down To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 To take the photo press the camera key To use the still camera flash 1 When the camera is open t...

Page 102: ...left or right to view your photos and videos To Delete a Photo or Video 1 Find the photo or video you want to delete 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbar 3 Tap 4 Tap DELETE to confirm General camera settings Capturing Modes Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list Manual Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution white balance and ISO Superior auto O...

Page 103: ...rait photos as you take them to ensure the best results You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for eyes To Use the Style Portrait Feature 1 Activate the camera 2 Swipe the screen to select and then select 3 To display all styles tap the style name that is currently selected for example Bubble 4 To add more styles tap More 5 Select the style you want to apply and then ta...

Page 104: ...which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi Fi Direct technology To Use Multi Camera Mode 1 Turn on the NFC function on both devices that you want to connect 2 Activate the camera on your device 3 Swipe the screen to select and then select 4 On the screens of both devices tap 5 Touch the NFC detection areas of each device together Both devices should now connect using Wi Fi Direct techn...

Page 105: ...tter 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 Find and tap Auto capturing Smile Shutter 4 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on 5 The face appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically as soon as a smile is detected 6 If no smile is detected you can press the camera key to take the photo manually...

Page 106: ... volume of notifications ringtones and music Shutter Use the volume key to take photos Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video the camera makes a shutter sound If you use the self timer it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown You can choose to turn these sounds on or off Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s inte...

Page 107: ...or warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as d...

Page 108: ...utton or press the camera key Soft Skin Effect You can turn on the Soft skin effect on your device to make skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in condi...

Page 109: ...tions 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 color of eyes when taking a photo Off The flash is turned off Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash even if lighting conditions are poor Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a ste...

Page 110: ...nvironments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Sports Use for taking photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo sharper contrast Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glo...

Page 111: ...1920 1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 60 fps and 16 9 aspect ratio HD 1280 720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio VGA 640 480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message Auto Capturing Video Turn on auto c...

Page 112: ... that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor On Off Further Camera Support Information Use the Help menu to search for camera related tests and other useful information To access support follow the steps below 1 Open the camera application 2 Tap then tap More Help 112 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 113: ...iew the previous photo or video To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings Display When device is rotated The Album application may not support all 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...

Page 114: ...e space on your device See Managing Files Using a Computer on the 42 page You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Also some items may not send if the file size is too large To Share a Photo or Video 1 In Album find and tap the photo or video you want to share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application you want to use to share the photo ...

Page 115: ... hold one of the four corners When the circles at the edges disappear drag the corner accordingly 7 To move the crop frame to another area of the photo touch and hold inside the frame then drag it to the desired position 8 Tap 9 To save a copy of the cropped photo tap SAVE To Apply Special Effects to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 If prompt...

Page 116: ...hen tap 3 If prompted select Video Editor and then tap Photo Capture 4 With the help of the arrows or by dragging the marker on the progress bar select the preferred frame that you want to capture and then tap Save Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album homescreen they can only be viewed from the Hidden...

Page 117: ...port 11 View photos from online services To View Photos from Online Services in Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album then tap 3 Tap the desired online service and then follow the on screen instructions to get started All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed 4 Tap any album to view its content and then tap a photo in the album 5 Flick left to...

Page 118: ...p viewing at a later stage To View Geotagged Photos on a Map 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album 3 Tap then tap Places 4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a map If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears on the map The total number of photos appears in the top right corner for example To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo then tap one...

Page 119: ...ntents of your library Popular shows On Air shows Movies TV Series and Recommended shows 7 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu browse content and adjust settings 8 Tap a show to get detailed information and related content To Use Your Device as a Remote Controller To use your device as a remote controller with another compatible home network device you first need to pair...

Page 120: ...evice to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer See Managing Files Using a Computer on the 42 page If you have a PC or an Apple Mac computer use Xperia Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device Managing video content To View Movie Information 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap...

Page 121: ...p the Auto creating slider to enable or disable the function To Manually Create a Highlight Movie 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Movie Creator 3 Tap Create new 4 Select the desired photos or videos by tapping them 5 Tap Create If you want to edit a Highlight Movie tap View story then use the toolbar to edit as desired To Create a Highlight Movie from Facebook Events 1 From your Home sc...

Page 122: ... Help About Using a TV Remote Control 1 While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel 2 Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen 3 Select Remote control usage You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen If the TV already has an auto scaling option enabled this setting does not appear...

Page 123: ...Your Device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It also must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device To Use Your Device to Play a Music Track Stored on Another De...

Page 124: ...k if your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu from certain applications like Music or Album by dragging the left edge of the application s homescreen to the right and then tapping Settings Media server To Stop Sharing Files With Other Home Network Devices 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Device connection Media server 3 Tap the Share media slider T...

Page 125: ...d browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track 4 Tap and select a client device to share your content with The track starts playing on the device that you select 5 To disconnect from the client device tap and then select Stop casting You may also see Google Cast devices shown on the list when tapping Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories You can use a USB Host adapter to conne...

Page 126: ...the device is switched off Note that not all devices support this feature To Enable or Disable the NFC Function 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Tap the NFC slider To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active and unlocked 2 To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap 3 T...

Page 127: ...each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch When the devices connect a thumbnail of the photo or video appears 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the photo or video is saved on the receiving device To Share a Web Address With Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active and unloc...

Page 128: ...wn to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To Give Your Device a Name 1 Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Tap Rename this device 5 Enter a name for your device 6 Tap RENAME Pairing with Another Bluetooth Device When you pair your device with another device you can ...

Page 129: ...ing device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 Sending device Open the application which contains the item that you want to send and scroll to the item 3 Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press 4 Select Bluetooth 5 Turn on Blue...

Page 130: ... You Have Received Using Bluetooth 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Press and select Show received files 130 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 131: ... close the introduction screen 5 Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event A condition could be the connection with an accessory a specific time interval or both 6 Tap to continue 7 Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory and set other settings as desired 8 Tap to continue 9 Set an event name then tap FINISH To add a Bluetooth accessory you first have to pair it wi...

Page 132: ...Pair and Connect an Accessory 1 Start the Smart Connect application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen 2 Tap Accessories then tap 3 Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is not already on then tap the name of the accessory that you want to pair and connect with 4 If required enter a passcode or confirm the same passcode on both your device an...

Page 133: ...an read up on all the news that s most relevant to your own interests The News Suite application is not available in all markets To Open the News Suite Application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Using your Device as a Wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place When making a payment remember to turn ...

Page 134: ... have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location Google Maps and Navigation Use Google Maps to track your current location view real time traffic situat...

Page 135: ... made available via MirrorLink To connect your device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system You may need to start MirrorLink manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically To Start MirrorLink Manually 1 ...

Page 136: ...To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Tap the Airplane mode slider 136 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 137: ...to browse more quickly 5 Selected date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event To Create a Calendar Event 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap 3 If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want to add this event to If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar 4 Enter or select the desired information an...

Page 138: ...For more information about how to enable location services see Using Location Services on the 134 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Tap Weather forecast 4 Adjust the settings as desired Clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm...

Page 139: ...alarm and then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock 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 For more information about how to adjust the alarm volume levels see Volume settings on the 58 page To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock and then tap the alarm you wa...

Page 140: ...ck and then select the alarm you want to edit 2 Tap Side keys behavior and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm 3 Tap Save 140 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 141: ...ze 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 3 Tap Font size and then set the desired font size by tapping the scale Display Size You can use the Display size setting to increase or decrease all elements on your screen not just text To Set Display Size 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 3 Tap Display size and then set the desired display size ...

Page 142: ...on the screen twice 6 Tap OK and then tap anywhere on the screen twice Mono Audio The Mono audio setting makes both left and right audio channels get played back simultaneously when playing audio Using Mono instead of Stereo playback is most useful for users with certain types of hearing loss or for safety reasons for example when you need to listen to your surroundings To Enable or Disable Mono A...

Page 143: ... Access 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility Switch Access 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function then tap OK 143 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 144: ... a full diagnostic test to check if your Xperia device is working properly Xperia Diagnostics can Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia device Analyze how well applications perform on your device Log 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 install...

Page 145: ...hut Down 1 Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot 2 Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold the OFF button for about 10 seconds 3 After your device emits a series of three quick vibrations release the OFF button The device turns off automatically Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To Perform a Factory Data Reset To avoid permanent ...

Page 146: ... software None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Usage info settings 3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked 4 Tap Agree Warranty SAR and Usage Guidelines For information about warranty SAR Specific Absorption Rate and safety guidelines please read the Importan...

Page 147: ...tect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you...

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