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To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages

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to activate or deactivate delivery reports.

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Summary of Contents for Xperia Z C6603

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z C6603 ...

Page 2: ...een 20 Home screen 21 Accessing and using applications 23 Status and notifications 26 Settings menu 27 Typing text 28 Customising your device 32 Memory 35 Using a headset 36 Internet and messaging settings 36 Controlling data usage 37 Mobile network settings 38 Calling 40 Emergency calls 40 Call handling 40 Voicemail 42 Multiple calls 42 Conference calls 42 Call settings 43 Contacts 45 Transferrin...

Page 3: ...yNow service 61 Video Unlimited 62 Video Unlimited menu overview 62 Creating a Video Unlimited account 62 Exploring the Video Unlimited selection 62 Renting or buying a video 62 Watching a video from Video Unlimited 63 Music Unlimited 64 Getting organised 65 Calendar 65 Alarm clock 65 Scanning with the NeoReader application 68 NeoReader application menu overview 68 Synchronising data on your devic...

Page 4: ... Engine 100 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab 100 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab 101 Viewing your photos on a map 105 Viewing online albums 106 Playing video content in Movies 108 Overview of Movies 108 Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices 110 Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device 110 Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified...

Page 5: ...e wirelessly 127 Updating your device using a USB cable connection 127 Settings overview 129 Status and notification icons overview 131 Status icons 131 Notification icons 131 Application overview 133 User support 135 Troubleshooting 136 My device is not working as expected 136 Resetting your device 136 No battery charging icon appears when device starts charging 137 The battery performance is low...

Page 6: ...l Emergency Number 112 Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your wireless...

Page 7: ... before using it again All compatible accessories including batteries chargers handsfree devices micro USB cables micro SIM cards and microSD cards are not dust and water resistant on their own Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device If you have any further questions about the use of your products refer to our Customer support service for help ...

Page 8: ...es from normal position IP3X Protected against solid objects 2 5 mm in diameter IPX3 Protected against spraying water IP4X Protected against solid objects 1 mm in diameter IPX4 Protected against splashing water IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposit IPX5 Protected against water jet spray IP6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray IPX7 Protected against the effec...

Page 9: ... of your appointments and engage in social networking Android devices are constantly evolving When a new software version is available and your device supports this new software you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements Your Android device is pre loaded with Google services To get the most out of the provided Google services you should have a Google account and sig...

Page 10: ...one and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damages caused by such action To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 To remove the memory card slot cover insert a fingernail into the gap between the bottom edge of the cover and the phone then pull out the cover 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the go...

Page 11: ... 3 2 1 Turn off the phone or unmount the memory card from Settings Storage Unmount SD card 2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot then press against the edge of the memory card and release it 3 Draw the card outwards to remove it fully Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first ti...

Page 12: ...u start your device a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and help you enter essential settings This is a good time to configure the device to your specific needs You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Setup guide Screen lock When your device is on and left idle for a set period of ...

Page 13: ...e to chat with friends using Google Talk and to synchronise the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar You also need a Google account to download applications and games music movies and books from Google Play Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Synchronise your device with your corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account This way you keep your work email contacts and c...

Page 14: ...Getting to know your device Device overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 13 14 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 15: ...all apps bar Battery Your device has an embedded battery Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source such as a USB port or a charger You can still use your device while it is charging Charging your device over a long period of time for example...

Page 16: ...urce Battery LED status Green The battery is fully charged Flashing red The battery level is low Orange The battery is charging The battery level is between low and full To check the battery level 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Status Battery level Improving battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance Charge your device often Thi...

Page 17: ...com to get the latest battery performance tips for your particular device To access the battery usage menu 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen 1 Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen 2 Tap Widgets Tools 3 Tap and hold the Mobile data widget then drag it to an empty area of your Home screen To...

Page 18: ...ings as desired 5 When you re finished tap Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy it You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function properly When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically Th...

Page 19: ... example want to zoom in on a photo make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen To scroll Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen To scroll more quickly flick your finger ...

Page 20: ...er functions on your device when you are engaged in a call Using the lockscreen On the lockscreen you can play tracks take photos and record videos without unlocking the screen To take a photo from the lockscreen 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 To activate the camera controls drag to the left across the screen 3 Tap To play an audio track from the lockscreen 1 To activate th...

Page 21: ...e screen you are in You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane and add or delete panes 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 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to...

Page 22: ...ywhere on the Home screen Rearranging your Home screen Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it Change the screen background move items around create folders and add shortcuts and widgets Customisation options The following customisation options appear in the customisation bar when you touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen Add widg...

Page 23: ... change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme for your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Themes then select a theme When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications Accessing and using application...

Page 24: ...the next time you open the application you can continue where you left off Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background for example social networking services Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window You can also open small apps To open the recently used applications window Pres...

Page 25: ... the installation Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application The menu will look different depending on which application you are using To open a menu in an application While using the application press A menu is not available in all applications Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your prefe...

Page 26: ...to change other settings A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications For example a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call The notification light may not work when the battery level is low Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information For exam...

Page 27: ...ust basic device settings For example you can turn on Wi Fi To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap To control the Bluetooth function from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap To control the Wi Fi function from the Notificatio...

Page 28: ...creen keyboard view Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode 3 Display numbers and symbols 4 Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 5 Enter a space 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 7 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device To display...

Page 29: ... Tap to view more options To enter common punctuation marks 1 When you finish entering a word tap the space bar 2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar The selected mark is inserted before the space To quickly enter a full stop tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word To delete characters Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete then tap To enter a c...

Page 30: ...r tap each letter to enter the word 4 If the Space between gestures setting is activated trace the next word that you want to enter If not tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to enter To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated you may need to slide to enter the first part of the word then tap each letter to enter the rest of the word To ...

Page 31: ...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 When appears in the Phonepad tap the on screen key for the character you want to enter Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected Then do the same for the next character you want to enter and so on To enter numbers using the Phone...

Page 32: ...text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi Fi network to use this service Additional charges may apply To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on screen key...

Page 33: ...brate mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to vibrate mode To set your device to vibrate and ring mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound 3 Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox To enhance the speaker loudness 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and...

Page 34: ...one 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date time 3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox if it is marked 4 Tap Select time zone 5 Select an option Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Brightness 3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness 4 Tap OK The brightness level affects your battery performance For tips ...

Page 35: ...vated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To turn on Airplane mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens Memory You can save content to your device s internal storage and to a memory card Memory card Your device supports a microSD...

Page 36: ...and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings There are different ways to get these settings For most mobile networks and operators Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away In some cases you will get the ...

Page 37: ...nd statistics regarding your device None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia Usage info settings 3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked 4 Tap OK Controlling data usage Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during a given pe...

Page 38: ...ic settings for the application tap View app settings and make the desired changes Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings Mobile network settings Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile networks are available in different ar...

Page 39: ...le 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 Additional charges may apply when such Internet con...

Page 40: ... use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and call logs When you make a call your device s main microphone works together with the second microphone to suppress noise and background sound Do not cover the second microphone while you make a call To make a call by dialling 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Phone 3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap Ca...

Page 41: ... you receive the call press the volume key Recent calls In the call log you can view missed received and dialled calls To view your missed calls 1 When you have missed a call appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap Missed call To show the call log 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Tap Show call log To call a number from your call log 1 From your Home screen tap 2 F...

Page 42: ...e 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 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call...

Page 43: ...use call barring for the first time you need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key and then a new password to activate the call barring function To bar incoming or outgoing calls 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Call blocking 3 Select an option 4 Enter the password and tap Enable Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message Wh...

Page 44: ...en you call them To show or hide your phone number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings Caller ID Fixed Dialling Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers FDN to restrict outgoing calls To enable or disable fixed dialling 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call s...

Page 45: ...ernet connected PC running Windows A USB cable for your old device A USB cable for your new Android device Your old device Your new Android device Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts If you are transferring contacts using a PC use the PC Companion program It s free and the installation files are already saved on your new device PC Companion also offers a range of other features inc...

Page 46: ...To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Transferring contacts from a memory card To import contacts from a memory card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Import contacts SD card 3 If you have set up a synchronisation account you can add the imported memory card contacts under that account Or you can choose to only use the im...

Page 47: ...can join contacts on your device to avoid duplicates Some synchronisation services for example some social networking services do not allow you to edit contact details To view your contacts From your Home screen tap then tap Your contacts are listed here To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Filter 3 In the list that a...

Page 48: ...or different media tap or flick through the filter items at the bottom of the screen To delete contacts 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to delete To delete all contacts press then tap Mark several 3 Tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all 4 Tap then tap OK To edit contact information about yourself 1 From your Home screen t...

Page 49: ...4 Tap Done Communicating with your contacts To search for a contact 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search contacts field All contacts beginning with those letters appear The quick contact menu Tap a contact s thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular contact Options include calling the contact sending a tex...

Page 50: ...icrosoft Exchange ActiveSync to back up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Back up contacts SD card 3 Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Back up contacts SIM card 3 Mark the contacts you want to export or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts 4 Tap Back up 5...

Page 51: ...tap Done 5 Tap Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to add a media file tap and select an option 7 To send the message tap Send If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft To read a received message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the desired conversation 3 If the message is not yet downloaded...

Page 52: ... tap To save a file contained in a message you receive 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation you want to open 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet tap and hold the message then tap Download message 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option To star a message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation yo...

Page 53: ...d and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports To view messages saved on the SIM card 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings SIM messages 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 54: ...ts tap then find and mark the checkbox next to a recipient field To add more than one recipient mark the checkboxes for the desired recipients When you are finished tap Done 5 Tap Subject and enter the email subject 6 To attach a file tap Select the type of file then tap the file you want to attach from the list that appears 7 In the message area enter your message text 8 To set a priority level p...

Page 55: ...om your Home screen tap then find and tap Email 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Tap General Preview pane then select an option To view an email message attachment 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Emails with attachments are indicated by 4 After the email message opens tap then tap View To save a sender s e...

Page 56: ... all folders for one email account 1 From your Home screen tap Then find and tap Email 2 Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check then tap again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to chan...

Page 57: ...nd tap Email 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Select the account you want to remove 5 Tap Delete account OK Gmail and other Google services If you have a Google account you can use the Gmail application on your device to read write and organise email messages After you set up your Google account to work on your device you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk application synchronise your calen...

Page 58: ...lication To start Google Talk 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Talk appears in the status bar 2 Drag the status bar downwards then tap the message and begin to chat 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 59: ...wsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation To download a paid application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete your purchase To open a downloaded application ...

Page 60: ... Apps 4 Tap the desired application 5 Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions Installing applications not from Google Play Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device By default your device is set to block such installations However you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources Sony does not warrant or guarantee the p...

Page 61: ...tes in your country To start PlayNow 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Downloading from the PlayNow service Download a range of content from the PlayNow service direct to your device Choose from a variety of applications games music ringtones and other content Note that payment options for non free applications may vary per country To download a PlayNow item to your device 1 From your Home...

Page 62: ... Bluetooth or other method View legal information The Video Unlimited menu is dynamic which means that all options are not always available For example the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are viewing the list To open the Video Unlimited menu Open Video Unlimited then tap Creating a Video Unlimited account You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you w...

Page 63: ...irmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony device that are connected to your Video Unlimited account Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited you can open a menu to get the following options Delete the current video View information about the current vide...

Page 64: ...ry in the cloud from a variety of devices or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows operating system Go to www sonyentertainmentnetwork com for more information Music Unlimited might not be available in all countries or regions To open Music Unlimited 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 65: ...her option under Repetition 6 Tap Done When the appointment time approaches your device plays a short sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar To view a calendar event 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap the event you want to view To change the calendar settings 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Tap the setting you want to change th...

Page 66: ...en tap Yes To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkbox 5 Tap Alarm sound and select an option 6 Tap Done then tap Done To set a recurring alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Repeat 5 Mark th...

Page 67: ...rm clock then tap to select an alarm 3 Tap Advanced alarm settings then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox 4 Tap Done To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze min To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 68: ...and vibrates when the barcode is recognised To enter a barcode manually 1 When the NeoReader application is open tap 2 Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field then tap GO NeoReader application menu overview The following menu options are available in the NeoReader application Tap to open more options Enter the barcode numbers manually This option can be used if your camera has difficult...

Page 69: ...t or sign in if you already have an account 4 Mark the Back up restore checkbox if you want to back up data to your Google account then tap Next 5 Tap your newly created Google account then tap the items you that want to synchronise To synchronise manually with your Google account 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Google 3 Tap the Google account that you want to synchronise 4 Press then ta...

Page 70: ...l for a corporate account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select a corporate account 4 Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option To remove a corporate account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Corporate then select the corporate account 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Facebook There ar...

Page 71: ...acebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Xperia with Facebook 3 Select the account that you want to remove 4 Press then tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm 71 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 72: ...The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices When sharing data with another device using NFC refer to the User guide of the other device for more information To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap 3 Tap the contact ...

Page 73: ...te and play a short sound 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 displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application To share a web address with another device using NFC 1 Make sure th...

Page 74: ...of coupons and other special offers Most major credit card types are supported Security features include a PIN encrypted storage and the ability to remotely disable a lost wallet Operator wallet The Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your network operator such as the option to pay for items in underground trains and stores Contact your network operator fo...

Page 75: ...een tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Make sure that the Wi Fi function is on Tap Wi Fi 4 Available Wi Fi networks are displayed The available networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name 5 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it If you are trying to connect to a secure network you are asked to enter a password is disp...

Page 76: ...a connected Wi Fi network 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed Wi Fi sleep policy By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet...

Page 77: ...SID Up to eight computers or other devices can now connect to this network 8 Unmark the Portable Wi Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi To rename or secure your portable hotspot 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 3 Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings Configure Wi Fi hotspot 4 Enter the Network SSID for the...

Page 78: ...ivate network 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More VPN 3 In the list of available networks tap the VPN that you want to connect to 4 Enter the required information 5 Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only fo...

Page 79: ...d in many markets Go to http support google com chrome for more detailed information about Google Chrome Google Chrome is not available in all markets To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 80: ... cable After you connect your device and the computer using the USB cable you can use the file manager application on the computer or the Media Go application to transfer the files See Connecting your device to a computer on page 116 for more general information about connecting your device to a computer and transfering files Using the WALKMAN application To play audio content 1 From your Home scr...

Page 81: ...lect a style To turn on the surround sound feature 1 When the WALKMAN application is open tap 2 Tap Settings Sound enhancements Settings Surround sound VPT 3 Select a setting then tap OK to confirm To view the current play queue 1 While a track is playing in the WALKMAN application tap 2 Tap Play queue To minimise the WALKMAN application When the WALKMAN application is playing tap to go to the pre...

Page 82: ...hythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualiser 1 In the WALKMAN application tap 2 Tap Visualizer Tap to switch to full screen view To change the background theme 1 In the WALKMAN application tap 2 Tap Visualizer 3 Tap Theme and select a theme Getting more information about a track or artist In the WALKMAN application you can get more information about ...

Page 83: ...our device In My music you can manage your albums and playlists create shortcuts and arrange your music by mood and tempo To add a shortcut to a track 1 In My music tap or then browse to the track for which you want to create a shortcut 2 Touch and hold the track title 3 Tap Add as shortcut The shortcut now appears in the My music main view To rearrange shortcuts In My music touch and hold a short...

Page 84: ...ed add a comment in the comments field To view your shared music 1 In My music tap Friends music My shares 2 Scroll to an item you want to open then tap it All comments about the item if any are displayed Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order A playlist can be for example a playlist you have created yourself or an album To play tracks in random order 1 In M...

Page 85: ...tecting your hearing Listening to the WALKMAN application or other media players at excessive volume or for a prolonged period of time can damage your hearing even when the volume is at a moderate level To alert you to such risks a volume level warning appears when the volume is too high and after the WALKMAN application is used for over 20 hours To turn off the volume level warning When appears t...

Page 86: ... To return to the TrackID start screen press To view TrackID charts 1 When the TrackID application is open tap Charts The first time you view a chart it is set to your own region 2 To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions tap Regions 3 Select a country or region Using TrackID technology results Track information appears when the TrackID application recognises a track You can sel...

Page 87: ...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 To delete a track from the track history 1 When the TrackID application is open tap History 2 Tap a track title then tap Delete 3 Tap Yes 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ...Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 5 A saved favourite channel 6 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 7 Tuning dial 8 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 9 Tuned frequency To start 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 FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the freq...

Page 89: ...dio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed Switching the radio sound between devices You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones Once either device is connected you can switch the sound to the speaker if desired To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open press 2 Tap Play in speaker To switch the sound back ...

Page 90: ...your finger to take the photo To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera towards the subject 3 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 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen then find and select Front camera 3 To take the phot...

Page 91: ...all settings tap 3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level To take a photo using Smile Shutter 1 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 2 The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken automatically 3 If no smile is detected tap the screen to take the photo manually Adding the geogr...

Page 92: ...d shooting mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button You can choose between three burst speeds which come with different resolution levels that is different picture sizes High 1280 720 16 9 High frame rate per second with 1280 720 pixel resolution and 16 9 aspect ratio This setting is suitable for saving photos to the internal memory or...

Page 93: ...ll part of image you want to capture This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode 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...

Page 94: ...otos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 12MP is maximum resoluted in Superior Auto mode 9 MP 16 9 9 megapixel picture size with 16 9 aspect ratio A high resolution widescreen format Has a higher resolution than full HD Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays 5MP 4 3 5 megapixel picture size with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want ...

Page 95: ...e 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 Launch and record movie After you tap the screen the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording Launch only...

Page 96: ...lens clean Mobile devices are used in all kinds of weather and places and carried in pockets and bags This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints Use a soft cloth to clean the lens Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera towards the subject 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to stop recording Shoot your vi...

Page 97: ... format is limited to fit in a multimedia message Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight On Off Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus s...

Page 98: ...re of the image Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance...

Page 99: ... mode Launch and record movie After you tap the screen the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording Launch only movie camera After you tap the screen the video camera is launched from sleep mode Off Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger This setting is only available w...

Page 100: ...s saved on your device My albums view your online albums and your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map 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 consum...

Page 101: ...n Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items 2 Tap the items you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame 3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of ...

Page 102: ...ally ordered grid Videos are indicated by 4 Tap a photo or video to view it 5 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto rotate screen checkbox under Settings Display To view content in list view in the Internal memory tab 1 From your Home screen ...

Page 103: ...When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap SensMe slideshow 2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe music data to play a slideshow 3 To pause playing tap the screen to display the controls then tap For more information about SensMe see Categorising your music using Sens...

Page 104: ...is geotagged appears along with location information You can tap this icon to view the photo on a map To delete a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 Tap OK Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you ve taken with the camera downloaded or copied to your device You can also share your videos with friends for example by uploadin...

Page 105: ...hotos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took the photo Adding location information is also referred to as geotagging When you enable location detection you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks or both to find your position For more information see Using location services to find your position on page 121 Overview of Maps tab 1 2 3 4 5 1 Search a l...

Page 106: ... photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application you can touch the screen to display the toolbars then tap to view the photo on the map To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album 1 When viewing the map in Album tap then tap Add geotag 2 Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag 3 Tap the desired loc...

Page 107: ...its content then tap a photo in the album 7 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To view and add comments to online album content 1 When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap to view the comments 2 To view more comments scroll down the screen 3 To add your own comments enter your comments at the bo...

Page 108: ... 3 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified devices 4 Browse all TV shows 5 Manage video content from Video Unlimited 6 View menu options Video Unlimited may not be available in all countries or regions To play a video in Movies 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play 3 Tap the video you want to select the...

Page 109: ...ly If the downloaded information is not correct tap and search again using different keywords To clear information about a video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To play a video on an external device 1 Make sure the devices that you want to share file...

Page 110: ... the track that you want to play The track starts playing automatically To play a shared video on your device 1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Devices 3 Select a device from the list of connected devices 4 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the vid...

Page 111: ...ns for a pending device 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap My music to open the music library 3 Press then tap Media server 4 Select a device from the Pending devices list 5 Select an access permission level To change the name of a registered device 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap My music to open the music library 3 Press then tap Media server 4 Select a devic...

Page 112: ...ce that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select My phone The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping To play a music track from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connect...

Page 113: ...evice a name This name is shown 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 that the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Press and select Rename phone 5 Enter a name for your device 6 Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair...

Page 114: ... tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair 4 Tap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Receiving d...

Page 115: ...ur device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 5 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 6 To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downwards 7 To open a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetoot...

Page 116: ...rs in the status bar 2 Computer Open Microsoft Windows Explorer from the desktop and wait until the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in Microsoft Windows Explorer 3 Computer Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the computer To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB 1 Using a USB cable connect your phone to a computer Internal ...

Page 117: ...Fi function is turned on To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia USB Connectivity 3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices 4 Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia USB Connectivity 3 Tap the paired device...

Page 118: ...TV To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI input 1 Connect your device to an MHL HDMI adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply 2 Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established 3 The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view he...

Page 119: ...the comfort of your couch To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen 1 Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Xperia Screen mirroring 4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device Your TV must support screen mirroring for the above described functionality to work 119 This is an ...

Page 120: ...art the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen 2 On the Events tab tap 3 Give the event a name then tap Create 4 Under When add either an accessory or a time interval or both 5 Under Do this add what you want to happen in your device 6 Under At the end add what you want to happen when you disconnect the accessory or ...

Page 121: ...ocation services 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox Using GPS Your device has a global positioning system GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location make sure you have a clear view of the sky Getting the best performance The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to ...

Page 122: ...ogle Latitude to view your friends locations on maps and share your location and other information with them Using Google Maps to get directions Use the Google Maps application to get directions when you travel by foot public transportation or car You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to get quick directions from wherever you are When you view a map you make an Internet conne...

Page 123: ...store application Before backing up your content you can select the backup destination and the types of data that you want to back up To select the backup destination 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Backup restore 3 Tap Back up 4 Tap the bar under Where to store data 5 Select the destination to which you want to back up your content To select the data types to back up 1 From your Home s...

Page 124: ...e backups that you make using the Backup restore function To rename a backup record 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Backup restore 3 Press then tap Manage backup records 4 Select the backup record that you want to rename 5 Tap 6 Enter a new name and tap Rename To delete backup records 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Backup restore 3 Press then tap Manage backup records 4 Sele...

Page 125: ...k pattern PIN or password Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone For best results capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright and hold the phone at eye level To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature 1 Activate the screen 2 Look at your phone from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo If Face Unlock fails to recognise your ...

Page 126: ...5 Re enter and confirm your PIN 6 If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard 7 Tap OK To disable the screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Enter your PIN then tap Next 3 Tap Slide To create a screen lock password 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock Password 2 Enter a password 3 If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard 4 Tap Continue 5 R...

Page 127: ...p 2 Find and tap Update Center 3 Select the desired application or system update and tap Download or tap Update all to download all application updates Application updates launch automatically after download With system updates wait for your device to restart then install the update manually You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks To activate automatic s...

Page 128: ...are for it 4 Device When notifications appear in the status bar follow the on screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates To update your device using an Apple Mac computer 1 Install Sony Bridge for Mac application on the Apple Mac computer you are using if it is not already installed 2 Using a USB cable connect your device to the Apple Mac computer 3 Computer Launch Sony Bridge ...

Page 129: ...otate your device You can also set the brightness font size wallpaper and screen timeout Storage Check out the available space on the internal storage and on the SD card You can also erase the SD card or unmount it for safe removal Power management View your battery status and see how different applications consume battery power Apps Manage running applications downloaded applications and applicat...

Page 130: ...creen or set your device to enter debug mode when USB connections are active 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 130 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 131: ...ing GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronisation A Wi Fi connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on ...

Page 132: ...mputer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More undisplayed notifications 132 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 133: ...il messages Search for information in your device and on the web 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 o...

Page 134: ... For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Download and install new applications and updates Some applications are not supported all networks and or service providers in all areas 134 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 135: ...r support To access the Help application 1 From your Application screen find and tap 2 Find and tap the required support item 135 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 136: ...may damage the device permanently To force the device to restart 1 Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for five seconds 2 After your device vibrates once release the keys The device restarts automatically To force the device to shut down 1 Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds 2 After your device vibrates three times release the keys T...

Page 137: ...ed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections I cannot use Internet based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your device are correct See Internet and messaging settings on page 36 for more information on how to enable data traffic data roaming and download Internet settings Contact your network operator for more information abou...

Page 138: ...o unlock the device you must enter the PUK provided by your operator SIM card locked You have entered your PUK Personal Unblocking Key incorrectly 10 times in a row Please contact your service provider 138 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 139: ... recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile com 139 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 140: ...emarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Visit www sonymobile com for more information All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft U...

Page 141: ...91 icons 97 recording videos 96 self portraits 90 settings 92 97 smile detection 91 smile shutter 91 taking photos 90 91 using the flash 90 video 96 viewing photos 90 viewing videos 96 zoom 90 caps lock 28 charging 15 chat 58 conference calls 42 contacts 45 backing up 50 copying 50 favourite 49 groups 49 importing from SIM card 46 joining contact information 48 picture 48 sending 49 sharing 49 tra...

Page 142: ... 36 85 adjusting volume 81 changing tracks 81 deleting 87 downloading music information 84 hearing protection 85 My playlists 85 pausing a track 81 playing 80 purchasing 86 recommending 87 searching using TrackID 86 sending 82 sharing 86 shortcuts 83 transferring to your device 80 transferring to from a computer 80 using a headset 36 viewing artist info 86 Visualiser 82 Music Unlimited 64 My music...

Page 143: ...20 smile detection 91 smile shutter 91 SOS See emergency numbers 40 STAMINA mode changing settings 18 status 131 bar 26 still camera 90 92 settings 92 surround sound feature 81 symbols 28 synchronising 69 Facebook contacts calendar photos 70 Google contacts calendar email 69 with Microsoft Exchange 69 T taking photos 90 by tapping 90 self portraits 90 using face detection 91 using smile detection ...

Page 144: ...ume adjusting for videos 104 key 33 W WALKMAN application 80 adding tracks to playlists 85 creating playlists 84 deleting tracks 81 minimising 81 overview 80 playing tracks in random order 84 playlists 84 using 80 using the equaliser 81 WALKMAN application widget 85 wallpaper 23 web browser 79 widgets 22 resizing 22 wireless networks 121 Z zoom 90 zooming photos 103 144 This is an Internet version...

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