Sony Xperia Z3 Compact User Manual Download

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FM radio....................................................................................... 74

Listening to the Radio....................................................................... 74
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 75
Sound settings..................................................................................75

Camera.........................................................................................76

Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 88

Videos...........................................................................................95

Watching videos in the Video application...........................................95
Transferring video content to your device.......................................... 96
Managing video content....................................................................96
Movie Creator................................................................................... 96

Connectivity................................................................................. 98

Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 107

Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 107

Summary of Contents for Xperia Z3 Compact

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP611 SGP612 ...

Page 2: ...and Unlocking the Screen 20 Home screen 20 Application screen 21 Navigating Applications 22 Widgets 23 Shortcuts and folders 23 Background and Themes 24 Taking a screenshot 24 Notifications 25 Icons in the status bar 27 Application Overview 28 Battery and Maintenance 30 Charging Your Device 30 Battery and Power Management 31 Updating your device 32 Maintenance Using a Computer 33 Storage and Memor...

Page 3: ...nd Output 51 Noise cancellation 52 Multiple User Accounts 52 Typing text 55 On screen keyboard 55 Entering text using voice input 56 Editing text 56 Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard 57 Contacts 59 Transferring contacts 59 Searching and viewing contacts 60 Adding and editing contacts 61 Adding medical and emergency contact information 61 Favorites and groups 63 Sending contact information 63 Av...

Page 4: ...ng photos with the Photo editor application 90 Editing videos with the Video editor application 91 Hiding photos and videos 91 Album homescreen menu 92 Viewing your photos on a map 93 Videos 95 Watching videos in the Video application 95 Transferring video content to your device 96 Managing video content 96 Movie Creator 96 Connectivity 98 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable ...

Page 5: ...1 Calendar and alarm clock 112 Calendar 112 Clock 113 Accessibility 116 Magnification Gestures 116 Large Text 116 Color Correction 116 TalkBack 116 Support and Legal 118 Support Application 118 Help in menus and applications 118 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 118 Restarting Resetting and Repairing 118 Help us improve our software 120 Warranty SAR and Usage Guidelines 120 Recycling Your De...

Page 6: ...splayed 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 network Please contact your...

Page 7: ...ory card slot 16 Main Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 17 Second Wi Fi antenna area Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function properly To insert a memory card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card 7 This is an internet version of this publication ...

Page 8: ...the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia model The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors lenses speakers or microphones and can invalidate the warranty Starting Your Device for the ...

Page 9: ...ks 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 Google account username and password In some situatio...

Page 10: ...ou must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service you must enter the username and password for a Google account associated with the service 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 rese...

Page 11: ...een Lock PIN 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK 5 Follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock Password 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Password 3 Enter a password then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your passwor...

Page 12: ...d Bluetooth or NFC device is connected Trusted places Keep your device unlocked 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 u...

Page 13: ...rt different Bluetooth standards and security capabilities There s a chance someone could keep your Xperia device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection even if your trusted device is no longer nearby Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it When your device can t determine that you re using a secure connection you ll ...

Page 14: ...d custom place where your device can remain unlocked To Add a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Security Smart Lock Trusted places 4 Tap Add trusted place 5 To use your current location as a trusted custom place tap Select this location 6 Alternately to enter an...

Page 15: ...ontinue Using On body Detection When you use the On body detection feature you need to be aware of the following behaviors When your device senses that it s on your body it stays unlocked after you unlock it Any time you put your device down and it senses that it s no longer on your body your device locks automatically After you put your device down for example if you place it on a table your devi...

Page 16: ...mation to anyone who finds it As a last resort remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions To Activate the My Xperia Service 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Protection by my Xperia Activate 3 Mark the checkbox then tap Accept 4 If prompted sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network acc...

Page 17: ...ction to the internet The Android Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions To Activate Android Device Manager 1 If you are using a device with multiple users be sure you are logged in as the owner 2 Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled 3 From your Homescreen tap 4 Find and tap Settings Google Security 5 Drag the sliders ...

Page 18: ...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 18 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 19: ... Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Homescreen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen 19 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 20: ...the screen is active briefly press the power key Home screen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a computer screen Your Home screen can have up to seven panes which extend beyond the regular screen display width The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen The highlighted dot shows the ...

Page 21: ... you can adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen To Set your Homescreen to Auto Rotate 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and then tap Settings 2 Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the On position To Adjust the Size of Icons on your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and then tap Settings 2 Tap Ic...

Page 22: ...applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by 2 Select the application you want to uninstall and then tap Delete Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favorites bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications The navigation keys are the Home key the Recent apps key a...

Page 23: ...u want to add To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget 3 To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Homescreen To move a widget Touch and ...

Page 24: ... and hold an item until it is selected 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 Background and Themes You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty ar...

Page 25: ...panel upward To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel Tap To Take Action ...

Page 26: ...et any notifications on the lockscreen Setting the Notification Level for an App You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications For example you can block all email notifications prioritize Facebook notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen To Set the Notification Level for an App 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Set...

Page 27: ...n is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb Mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronization Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT devices Depending on your service provider network and or region the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available To Ma...

Page 28: ...a a USB cable Internal storage is 75 full Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here These icons are for reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To block an application from sending notifications 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification App notificat...

Page 29: ...y music audio books and podcasts Use the News Weather application to read news and check the weather forecast Use the Settings application to customize your phone s settings Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Use the TrackID application to identify music tracks you hear playing in your surroundings and to get artist album and other info Use the YouTube application to share an...

Page 30: ...nter You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates ...

Page 31: ... on page 47 Turn off Bluetooth Wi Fi and location services when you don t need these features Turn off your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low network coverage Otherwise your device repeatedly scans for available networks and this consumes power Change the synchronization settings for your email calendar and contacts see Synchronizing with Online Accounts on page 43 C...

Page 32: ...acity 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 described in this User Guide The Android version might not be affected after an update For more information about software updates go to http support sony...

Page 33: ... 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 service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer With Xperia Companion you can Update or repair your device s software Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Tra...

Page 34: ...rm 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 128 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 storage Some apps for example the Camera app can save data directly to a memory card The dynam...

Page 35: ...Settings Apps 3 Select the app that you want to move then tap Storage then under Storage used tap Change SD Card Move Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card To stop applications and services from running 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Select an application or service then tap FORCE STOP OK To format the memory card 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings...

Page 36: ...puter To Restore Your Data Using a Computer 1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable 2 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 MTP mode on your device 3 Click on Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Select a back...

Page 37: ... your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 4 Under Xperia Backup restore tap Automatic backup 5 To enable the automatic backup function tap the on off switch 6 Select a backup frequency where to save backup files the time to back up and the types of data to back up 7 To save your settings tap To Back Up Content Manually 1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make su...

Page 38: ...uding any applications you download get deleted during a restore procedure Backing Up Data With the Google Backup Restore Application Using the Google Backup restore application you can back up data to a Google server You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application With this application you can back up the following typ...

Page 39: ...der 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 Contact the application ...

Page 40: ...vailable Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you know the network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks To Turn W...

Page 41: ...highlighted area in the illustration Wi Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity you can view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected To Enable or Disable Wi Fi Network Notifications 1 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 2 From your Home screen ta...

Page 42: ...ice automatically scans the QR Code and connects to your tablet once the QR Code is recognized 6 To confirm the connection tap OK Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions ...

Page 43: ...ft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization 1 Be sure to have your domain and server details available as provided by your corporate net...

Page 44: ...om your Homescreen tap 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account 4 Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an interval option To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Homescreen tap Settings Accounts 2 Under Accounts 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 44 This is an interne...

Page 45: ...sing two fingers drag the status bar downward then tap 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 Using two fingers drag the status bar downward then tap 2 Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Sound volume You can adjust the r...

Page 46: ...olume key down or up until or appears 2 Tap or to quickly shift between Do not disturb Vibrate Sound mode To activate Do not disturb mode press the volume key down when in vibrate mode To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Do not disturb Automatic rules 3 Select the time or event to schedule Do not disturb mode for or a...

Page 47: ... the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application For example you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can t easily use other apps such as Email Screen ...

Page 48: ...ll have already been granted the necessary permissions To allow a permission 1 To allow a permission tap Allow 2 When the confirm dialog appears for the second time you can choose the Never 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 Den...

Page 49: ...nge the default app any time you want To manage app links from the Settings menu 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Tap and find App links 4 Select the app for which you want to set the supported links 5 Set the App 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...

Page 50: ...ant to display when the screen saver is active To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Daydream 3 Drag the slider to the right 4 To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately tap then tap Start now 5 To set automatic activation options tap then tap When to daydream and select an option Language settings You can select a default la...

Page 51: ...r 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 turn on Super vivid mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Image enhan...

Page 52: ...en is active drag the slider beside Power save mode to the right 4 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected drag the slider beside Power save mode to the left A noise canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase To Adjust the Settings to the Noise Environment 1 Make sure a noise canceling headset is connected to your device 2 From your...

Page 53: ... Regular User Account from Your Device 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 user you want to delete then tap Remove user Delete About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily you can enable a guest account for that user In Guest mode your device starts up as a freshly instal...

Page 54: ...ication Display Options on the Lockscreen on page 26 To Delete a Restricted Profile from Your Device 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 profile you want to delete then tap Delete Switching between Multiple User Accounts To Switch between Multiple User Accounts 1 To view the list of users drag the status bar...

Page 55: ...eyboard or the mini keyboard 5 Enter a space 6 Personalize your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized 7 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field 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 ho...

Page 56: ...is available for a number of languages and regions To Enable Voice Input 1 When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Drag the slider beside Google voice typing key to the right 4 Tap to save your settings A microphone icon now appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text using voice input 1 Open the on screen keyboard 2 Tap When appears speak to enter text...

Page 57: ...To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes 4 Tap OK to confirm To change the word suggestion settings 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Word suggestions 3 Select an option To Select a Keyboard 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap at the bottom right of the screen 2 Select an...

Page 58: ...Layout variants are only available for the on screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Writing languages then tap 4 Select a keyboard layout variant 5 Tap OK to confirm 58 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for...

Page 59: ...support sonymobile com tools xperia companion mac if the software is not already installed 2 Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer 3 After successful installation open the Xperia Companion software if it is not automatically launched and then click Xperia Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you syn...

Page 60: ...ching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 View more options 3 Contacts Favorites and Groups tabs 4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 5 View contact details 6 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To search for a contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap and enter a phone number name or other information in the Search contacts fiel...

Page 61: ...ntact details To Associate a Picture with a Contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Tap then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit 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 that is saved to an online account you must...

Page 62: ...contact for the first time you must select the account you want to add this contact to Alternately tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device 4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact 5 When you are done tap SAVE If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact even if there is ot...

Page 63: ...ou want to add the contact to 4 Tap SAVE Sending contact information To Send Your Business Card 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself 3 Tap then tap Share 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To Send a Contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send 3 Tap then tap Share 4 Select an available transfer met...

Page 64: ... storage device to back up contacts See Transferring contacts on page 59 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts SD card 3 Tap OK To Export All Contacts to a USB Storage Device When you export contacts using this method you must first connect your device to a USB s...

Page 65: ... settings for the email account To add an extra email account 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings Add account 4 Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually 5 When you are finished tap Next Sending and Receiving Email Messages 1 View a list of all email acc...

Page 66: ...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 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 tap Load The attachment starts to dow...

Page 67: ...ings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Press 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 Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency 5 Tap Check frequency Check f...

Page 68: ...essages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right and then find and tap Help 68 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 69: ...rmats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books 1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art if available ...

Page 70: ...line resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube 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...

Page 71: ...the right To return to the Music homescreen When the Music homescreen menu is open tap Home When the Music homescreen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To delete a song 1 From the Music homescreen menu browse to the song that you want to delete 2 Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete in the list that appears 3 Tap Delete again to confirm Playlists On the Music homescr...

Page 72: ...o the song or album that you want to share 2 Touch and hold the song title then tap Share 3 Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share albums and playlists in the same way Enhancing the sound To Improve the Sound Quality Using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music homescreen menu and then tap Settings Audio settings Sound effects Equalizer 2 To adjust th...

Page 73: ...kID 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 recognized by the TrackID application the result is displayed on the TrackID homescreen 2 Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it To Delete a Song from the Track History 1 Open the TrackID application then browse to the song that you w...

Page 74: ... Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 Tuning dial 10 A saved favorite channel 11 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 Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channe...

Page 75: ...works and or service providers in all areas Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you 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 chann...

Page 76: ... the Touch capture slider to the right 4 Point the camera toward the subject 5 To take a photo tap any area on the screen that you want the camera to focus on To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera toward the subject 3 Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a selfie using the front camer...

Page 77: ...pturing mode 2 Tap 3 Find and tap Focus mode Face detection To take a photo using face detection 1 When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed 2 Tap the frame you want to select for focus Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically 3 A colored frame shows which face is in...

Page 78: ...s Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photo...

Page 79: ...ct image To Use Timeshift Burst 1 Activate the camera 2 Swipe the screen to go to and then select 3 Take photos The photos taken appear in thumbnail view 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo you want to save and then tap Face in Picture You can use the Face in Picture mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time so you can take a photo of yourself together with the s...

Page 80: ... over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications 1 Open the camera application 2 Swipe the screen to go to then tap 3 Select the application that you want to download and follow the instructions to complete the installation Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only After you drag inward the main camera is launched fro...

Page 81: ...ky 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 desired Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 ...

Page 82: ...e focus frame changes color indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a c...

Page 83: ... to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot ...

Page 84: ... with reduced noise and blur High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos Party Use for indoor photos in poor...

Page 85: ...u tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video recorded subject should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adju...

Page 86: ... stabilizer helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand Intelligent active Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes Standard Activate to remove the high frequency camera shakes Off The stabilizer is turned off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed video scenes Each scene setting i...

Page 87: ...it environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support 87 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ...video you want to view If prompted tap 4 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 you can enable this by tappingRotate the contents of the screen under Settings Display When device is rotated To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of pho...

Page 89: ...our device See Managing Files Using a Computer on the 33 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 that you want to share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo th...

Page 90: ...ce in full screen view tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Edit name tags 2 Tap OK 3 Tap the name of the face that you want to edit 4 Edit the name then tap Done Add as new person Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited pho...

Page 91: ...ength or adjust the speed of a video After you save the edited video the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device To Trim a Video 1 In the Album find and tap the video you want to edit 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars and then tap 3 If prompted select Video Editor and then tap Trim 4 To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and hold the edge of the...

Page 92: ... share content 1 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content 2 View your favorite photos and videos 3 View all photos and videos saved to your device 4 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 5 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 6 View all photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects 7 View all photos and videos saved to your device...

Page 93: ... top right corner for example To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To Add a Geotag to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars 2 Tap then tap Add geotag to open the map screen 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo 4 To reset the location for the photo tap the new location...

Page 94: ...To change the map view 94 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 95: ...nu then find and tap the video that you want to play 3 To display or hide the controls tap the screen 4 To pause playing tap To resume playing tap 5 To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external device 1 When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls 2 Tap Throw 3 Select an external ...

Page 96: ...ownload of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Video application opens if you activate the Get video details button under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video 1 When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls 2 Tap Information 3 T...

Page 97: ...he Movie Creator application To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Movie Creator 3 Tap then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications To disable Movie Creator 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Find and tap Movie Creator DISABLE 97 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 98: ...ur 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 under the MHL settings You can also press the y...

Page 99: ...or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV for example Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on 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 ...

Page 100: ...or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device 6 A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set access permissions for each device The instructions for setting up file sharing using DLNA differ depending on the client device Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect to a client on the network check if ...

Page 101: ...t to share your content with The selected content starts playing in chronological order on the device that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select Disconnect The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Video application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping To play a music track from your dev...

Page 102: ...p USB storage connected 2 Tap OK 3 Detach the USB Host adapter from your device To connect a USB accessory using a micro USB connector 1 Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Device connection USB Connectivity Detect USB device Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by...

Page 103: ...creens are active 2 To open the Music application tap then find and tap 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share 4 Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused 5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices c...

Page 104: ...evice to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Bluetooth Wireless Technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible device...

Page 105: ...only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 From your device s Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function A list of available Bluetooth de...

Page 106: ...code 10 Receiving device Accept the incoming item If needed drag the status bar downward to find the notification To receive items using Bluetooth 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device 3 If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 4 When you are no...

Page 107: ...that the FM radio application starts your favorite social networking app opens for example Facebook the ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as Xperia SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner t...

Page 108: ...o manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device including Xperia SmartTags a SmartWatch series watch or a wireless headset from Sony Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third party applications when available Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory To Pair an...

Page 109: ... of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see NFC on page 102 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment services 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Tap pay A list o...

Page 110: ... 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 situations and receive d...

Page 111: ...nnected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity MirrorLink 4 Tap Start MirrorLink then tap OK 5 If the connection still fails tap Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth and Wi Fi and then try again Airplane mode In Airplane...

Page 112: ...d date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event 8 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 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 i...

Page 113: ... For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on the 110 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 alar...

Page 114: ...t to delete 2 Tap Delete alarm and then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Open the Clock application and then tap the alarm you want to edit 2 Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap and select a music file 3 Tap Done and then tap Save For more information about how to adjust the alarm volume levels see Sound volume on the 45 page To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm 1 Open the Clock ...

Page 115: ...cation 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 115 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 116: ... users who are color blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colors To enable Color correction 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility Color correction 3 Tap the on off switch 4 Tap Correction mode then select the appropriate color sensitivity Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reade...

Page 117: ... 1 From your Homescreen double tap 2 Find and double tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack 3 Double tap the on off switch and then double tap OK 117 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 118: ... from Sony If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings About tablet you can download a light version from Google Play To Run a Specific Diagnostic Test 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About tablet Diagnostics Test 3 Select a test from the list 4 Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works To Run all Diagnostic Tests 1 From your Homescree...

Page 119: ...tory Data Reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway 1 Before you start be sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Backup reset Factory data reset 4 To delete information like pictures and ...

Page 120: ...pair on the main screen 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage i...

Page 121: ... Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect 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 down...

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