Sony Xperia Z2 SGP521 User Manual Download

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User guide

Xperia

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Z3 Tablet Compact

SGP621/SGP641

Summary of Contents for Xperia Z2 SGP521

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621 SGP641 ...

Page 2: ...ifications 23 Icons in the status bar 25 Application Overview 27 Downloading applications 29 Downloading applications from Google Play 29 Downloading applications from other sources 29 Internet and networks 30 Browsing the web 30 Internet and MMS settings 30 Wi Fi 31 Sharing your mobile data connection 33 Tethering with Xperia Link 34 Controlling data usage 35 Selecting mobile networks 36 Virtual ...

Page 3: ...53 Making calls 53 Receiving Calls 54 Ongoing calls 56 Using the call log 56 Forwarding Calls 57 Restricting calls 57 Multiple calls 58 Conference calls 58 Voicemail 59 Emergency calls 59 Contacts 60 Transferring contacts 60 Searching and viewing contacts 61 Adding and editing contacts 62 Adding medical and emergency contact information 63 Favorites and groups 64 Sending contact information 65 Avo...

Page 4: ...hotos and recording videos 82 Face detection 83 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces 83 Adding the geographical position to your photos 84 General camera settings 84 Still camera settings 87 Video camera settings 91 Photos and videos in Album 94 Viewing photos and videos 94 Sharing and managing photos and videos 95 Editing photos with the Photo editor application 96 Editing videos with the...

Page 5: ...ng location services 116 Google Maps and Navigation 116 Using data traffic when traveling 117 Using your device with a car infotainment system 117 Airplane mode 118 Calendar and alarm clock 119 Calendar 119 Alarm and Clock 120 Support and maintenance 122 Support for your device 122 Computer tools 122 Updating Your Device 123 Finding a lost device 124 Finding the identification number of your devic...

Page 6: ...software updates see Updating Your Device on the 123 page To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About tablet Android version Overview 1 Charging Notification light 2 Speaker 3 Front camera lens 4 Light sensor 5 Headset jack 6 Microphone 7 Power key 8 Volume Zoom key 9 Speaker 10 Cover for charger USB cable port 6 This is an Internet...

Page 7: ... 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 the nano SIM card If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically 7 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 8: ...e caused by such action To remove the nano SIM card 1 Detach the nano SIM card slot cover 2 Using a fingernail or other similar object drag the nano SIM card holder out 3 Remove the nano SIM card 4 Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot 5 Re attach the cover To insert a memory card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card 1 Insert a fingernail into the gap ...

Page 9: ... sign in to it here and get set up straight away You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users you must be logged in as the owner that is the primary user To turn on the device Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time 1 Press and hold down the power key unti...

Page 10: ...ap 2 Find and tap Settings Accounts Add account Google 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account or sign in if you already have an account You can also sign in to or create a Google account from the setup guide the first time you start your device Or you can go online and create an account at www google com accounts Charging your Device Your device has an embedded rechargeable ba...

Page 11: ...at different users can log in separately to the device and use it Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users Apart from the owner account there are two differe...

Page 12: ...u can enable a guest account for that user In Guest mode your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps Once your guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted To Set Up the Guest User Account 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner that is ...

Page 13: ...r if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users Settings that can be changed by any user but affect all users Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples inclu...

Page 14: ...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 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 15: ...ooting videos Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 16: ...k on the 45 page To activate the screen Briefly press the power key To lock the screen When 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 represe...

Page 17: ...eft or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap Homescreen Settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen For example you can set your Homescreen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons To Set Your Homescreen to Auto Rotate 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates then tap Home Settings 2 Drag the ...

Page 18: ... and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger To arrange applications on the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right 2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS To U...

Page 19: ...l apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen to enable multi tasking For example you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations You can access your small apps via the favorites bar To download more small apps go to Google Play To open a small app 1 T...

Page 20: ... app 1 Open the favorites bar then tap 2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore then drag it into the favorites bar To add a widget as a small app 1 To make the favorites bar appear press 2 Tap 3 Select a widget 4 Enter a name for the widget if desired then tap OK Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen They also function as shortcuts For examp...

Page 21: ...d hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears 2 In the customization menu tap Apps 3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Homescreen In step 3 alternatively you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available If you use this method to add shortcuts...

Page 22: ...tructions in your device When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album To take a screenshot 1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears 2 Tap You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key an...

Page 23: ...appear 2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera tap 3 To stop recording tap the timer then tap 4 To deactivate the front camera screen recording window tap the timer then tap When the front camera screen recording window opens drag to resize the window and tap to record a still picture To view the recent screen recordings After your screen recordings finish drag the ...

Page 24: ...ght To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable Quick Settings for Interruptions There are three modes available for interruptions on your device SILENT PRIORITY and SOUND Within each mode you can determine how and...

Page 25: ...he notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually When the notification light is disabled it only lights up when there is a battery status warning such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent To Enable the Notification Light 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification 3 Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right Icons in the sta...

Page 26: ...nctions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available To manage status bar icons 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons 3 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar Notification Icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemai...

Page 27: ...tion Overview Use the Alarm Clock application to set various kinds of alarms Use your Web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage bookmarks text and images Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments Use the camera to take photos and record video clips Use the Contacts application to manage...

Page 28: ...ize settings to suit your own requirements Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist album and other info Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device such as contacts text messages bookmarks calendar data b...

Page 29: ...apping the application under Settings Apps Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources...

Page 30: ...s on your device at any time If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake download the Internet and MMS settings again If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com sup...

Page 31: ...ant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available 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 manua...

Page 32: ...ion connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a cellular dat...

Page 33: ...ngs Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 4 Tap Advanced WPS PIN Entry 5 On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways USB tethering share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable Bluetooth tethering share your mobile data conn...

Page 34: ...lect a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password 6 Tap Save 7 Tap and drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the right 8 If prompted tap OK to confirm appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active 9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the left To allow a WPS supported device to use y...

Page 35: ...by individual applications For data transferred over your mobile data connection you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can adjust data usage settings Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additio...

Page 36: ...ode 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 Tap Preferred network type then select a network mode To select another network manually 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks Service providers 3 Tap Search mode then select Manual 4 Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if...

Page 37: ...network 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More VPN 3 In the list of available networks tap the VPN 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 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private us...

Page 38: ...hronizing with Microsoft 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 Mail 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 ...

Page 39: ...uter For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer see Computer tools on the 122 page To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer 1 Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer 2 Computer Open the PC Compa...

Page 40: ...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 Ringtone and Volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 From your Hom...

Page 41: ...ons When calls and notifications arrive 3 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device The interruption settings can also be accessed by pressing the volume key up or down until the volume adjustment window appears at the top of the screen See Quick Settings for Interruptions on page 24 Interruption Setting Options Always interrupt Allow all interruptions Allow only priority interru...

Page 42: ...sensitive notifications arrive For example you ll get a notification for an incoming email or chat but the content won t be visible on your lockscreen Don t show notifications at all You won t get any notifications on the lockscreen Setting the Notification Level for an App You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications For example you can block all email notifications pr...

Page 43: ...nter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK 6 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code 1 Enter the PUK code and tap 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap 3 Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness 1 From your Home...

Page 44: ...d set up your device to request a screen lock PIN password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen To Activate Screen Pinning 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen pinning 3 Drag the slider to the right To Pin a Screen 1 Be sure that screen pinning is activated on your device 2 Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin 3 Tap 4 To display swipe upward 5 Ta...

Page 45: ...mber your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages To change screen lock type 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock 3 Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type To create a screen lock pattern 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find ...

Page 46: ...nge the date and time on your device To Set the Date Manually 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date time 3 Unmark the Automatic date time checkbox if it is marked 4 Tap Set date 5 Scroll up and down to select the desired date 6 Tap OK To Set the Time Manually 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date time 3 Unmark the Automatic date time checkbox if it is marked 4 Ta...

Page 47: ... the Sound Settings Manually 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Audio settings 3 Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the left 4 Tap Sound effects Equalizer 5 Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in ...

Page 48: ... 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 Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Sound notification...

Page 49: ...b keyboard 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...

Page 50: ...peak 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 To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox 4 Tap to save your settings A microphone icon appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text usin...

Page 51: ...use other keyboards and switch between keyboards For example you can select the Xperia Chinese keyboard or the Xperia Japanese keyboard To access the on screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired 3 To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes 4...

Page 52: ...ard settings Use my writing style and select a source To select a keyboard layout variant 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 var...

Page 53: ...nd and tap Phone 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible matches appears 5 Tap the contact you want to call To Make an International Call 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad ...

Page 54: ... the call to the answering machine To reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive Drag to the left To Reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Active In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen tap Decline You can also go to the main phone application screen before rejecting the call by tapping the upper part of the floating notification window This method gives yo...

Page 55: ...en to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device or you can create a new ...

Page 56: ...status bar Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap Missed call To Call a Number from Your Call Log 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone 3 If the dialpad is displayed tap to open the call log 4 To call a number directly from the call log tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call To Add a Number from the Call Log to Your Contacts...

Page 57: ...vice you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail If you want to block a certain number you can go to Google Play and download applications that support this function FDN is not supported by all network operators Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your Homescre...

Page 58: ...ettings 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call 1 During an ongoing call tap 2 Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first call is put on hold To answ...

Page 59: ...ur voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card If not you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number 3 Enter your voicemail number 4 Tap OK To Call Your Voicemail Service 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone 3 If the...

Page 60: ...ransfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronizati...

Page 61: ...ll Searching 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 Access communication options for the contact 8 Add a contact To search for a contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap and enter a phone number...

Page 62: ...act that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are done tap Done Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact 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 and select a method for adding the contact picture 4 After you add the picture tap Done You can also add ...

Page 63: ...is locked for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To show your medical and personal information as...

Page 64: ...locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap ICE In Case of Emergency 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE in...

Page 65: ...a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact 3 Press then tap Link...

Page 66: ...ve or an external hard drive using a USB Host adapter cable See Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices on page 105 for more information about how to connect your device to a USB storage device 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Export contacts USB storage 3 Tap OK 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 67: ...nversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more options 4 Sent and received messages 5 Send a completed message 6 Text entry field 7 Add attachments 8 Create a new message To Create and Send a Message 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap 3 Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that a...

Page 68: ...n 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 Organizing your messages To delete a message 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete 3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete then tap Delete message D...

Page 69: ... the Delivery report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android devices and other devices You can turn ...

Page 70: ...tap Mail 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 accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 Write an email m...

Page 71: ...ap the message that you want to forward then tap Forward 2 Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list 3 Enter your message text then tap To 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 L...

Page 72: ...n select a folder Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Mail 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 Mail 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequ...

Page 73: ...ges 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 feedback 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 74: ... application may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use the Walkman application to listen to your favorite music and audio books 1 Open the Walkman homescreen menu 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 ...

Page 75: ...nline resources related to the song such as videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimize the Walkman application When a song is playing tap to go to the Homescreen The Walkman application stays playing in the background To open the Walkman application when it is playing in the background 1 While a song is playing in t...

Page 76: ...sts On the Walkman homescreen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists 1 From the Walkman homescreen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist 2 In the menu that opens tap Add to Create new playlist 3 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap to create ...

Page 77: ...rround sound VPT 3 Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualizer The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes in the music s volume rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualizer 1 In t...

Page 78: ...recognized by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap TrackID homescreen menu The TrackID homescreen menu gives you an overview of all the songs you have recorded and identified using the TrackID service From here you can also view your songs based on current music charts and search history 1 Create an online TrackID profile 2 Open the TrackID...

Page 79: ...the track history 1 Open the TrackID application then tap History 2 Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete then tap Delete 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 80: ... 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 81: ...avorite 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 channel that you want to remove 2 Tap then tap Del...

Page 82: ...e right 4 Point the camera toward the subject 5 To activate auto focus touch and hold an area on the screen When the focus frame turns blue lift 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 toward the subject 3 Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a self portrai...

Page 83: ...p then select 3 Tap then tap 4 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 i...

Page 84: ... suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Play around with virtual objects in your camera viewfinder and add fun effects to your photos and videos 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 Live on YouTube Broadcast live vid...

Page 85: ...2 Tap then select 3 Take photos The photos taken appear in thumbnail view 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook page You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged into Facebook Videos can be up to 10 minutes long To broadcast live vide...

Page 86: ...nished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image tap Done Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications 1 Open the camera application 2 Tap then ta...

Page 87: ...e for a cloudy sky This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting 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 requ...

Page 88: ...e photo is taken when you release your finger Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on t...

Page 89: ... capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabilizer When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabilizer helps ...

Page 90: ...it environments Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur High sensitivity Use for taking photos wi...

Page 91: ...u want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off The video begins to record as soon ...

Page 92: ...ct there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When rec...

Page 93: ... lit environments Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos Sports Use for videoing fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Party Use for...

Page 94: ...t you want to view then tap Album Just once 4 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application you have chosen as the default to always open photos or videos tap Settings Apps and swipe over to the All tab then select the application and tap Clear defaults under Launch by default If the screen orientation does not chang...

Page 95: ...atches delete photos and link them to contacts 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 then follow the s...

Page 96: ...ce name 1 When you are viewing a face 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 ef...

Page 97: ...can edit videos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can trim a video to the desired length 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 While the video is playing tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Trim 2 To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and...

Page 98: ...d in to such services you can manage content and view online images From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology and email to share content 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application homescreen 3 View all photos and videos taken with your device s...

Page 99: ...viewing at a later stage 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same...

Page 100: ...Album 3 Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right then tap Places 4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe To change the geotag of a photo 1 When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue then tap the desired location on the map 2 Tap OK To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite...

Page 101: ... To play a video in Movies 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu 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 ...

Page 102: ...ly 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection 2 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Movies 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want to get information on 4 Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info 5 In the search field enter keywords fo...

Page 103: ...creen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps All 3 Find and tap Movie Creator Disable Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Choose from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of ...

Page 104: ...o 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 yellow button on the TV r...

Page 105: ... NFC and Bluetooth refer to the relevant sections of the User guide To start One touch setup on your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity One touch setup The NFC function is automatically turned on 3 Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia device is turned on 4 Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active 5 Hold the two devices toget...

Page 106: ...he Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s came...

Page 107: ...vices appear as registered devices Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices 1 Connect your device to a Wi Fi network 2 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 3 Tap then tap Media server 4 To turn on the Share media function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media s...

Page 108: ...played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Album 4 Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view 5 Tap the screen to display the toolbar then ...

Page 109: ... to visible To Give Your Device a Name 1 Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Tap Rename this device 5 Enter a name for your device 6 Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these o...

Page 110: ...ems 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 device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Blue...

Page 111: ...r service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other Before you can use NFC you must first turn on the NFC function and the screen of your device must be active NFC may not be available in all countries and or regions To Turn on the NFC Function 1 Fro...

Page 112: ...of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC 1 Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 To open the web browser find and tap 4 Load the webpage you want to share 5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detec...

Page 113: ...en you connect your headset between 7am and 9am you can decide that The Walkman application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the own...

Page 114: ...te event Delete To set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages 1 Start the Smart Connect application 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Mark the checkbox beside Text to speech then confirm activation if necessary If this feature is turned on all incoming messages are read aloud To protect your privacy you may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work f...

Page 115: ...oogle Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet All 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 fu...

Page 116: ...re you are signed in to your Google account on your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Accounts Google Location settings 4 Tap the on off switch if location services are disabled 5 Tap Agree to confirm Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a...

Page 117: ...can t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to for example use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications When connected you...

Page 118: ... then try again Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery ...

Page 119: ...device 1 Select a view type and the calendars you want to view 2 Return to the current date 3 Access settings and other options 4 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 Add a calendar event 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 t...

Page 120: ...e Weather forecast to the right 4 If location services are disabled tap Home location then search for the city you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on the 116 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 s...

Page 121: ... then tap To Edit an Existing Alarm 1 Open the Alarm Clock application then tap the alarm you want to edit 2 Make the desired changes 3 Tap Save To turn an alarm on or off Open the Alarm clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm 1 Open the Alarm clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete 2 Tap Delete alarm the...

Page 122: ...ur Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About tablet Usage info settings 3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked 4 Tap Agree Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos PC Companion for Microsoft Windows PC Companion is a computer application that gives you a...

Page 123: ...ate the software on your device to get the latest functionality enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance When a software update is available appears in the status bar You can also check for new updates manually The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device However some updates are not available for wireless download You then need to u...

Page 124: ...allation instructions To update your device using a computer 1 Be sure to have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on your Apple Mac computer 2 Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer 3 Computer Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer detects your device ...

Page 125: ... and need to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number on the label tray 1 Detach the nano SIM card slot cover 2 Insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip or a similar object with a long fine tip into the hole in the label tray then drag the tray outward to view...

Page 126: ...ned intervals If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate a power saving mode To Activate a Power Saving Mode 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 To activate your preferred mode select the mode name and tap the on off switch to activate the chosen mode if necessary STAMINA mod...

Page 127: ...rd The dynamic memory RAM is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a resu...

Page 128: ...hing All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Be sure to make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computer on the 128 page Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer ...

Page 129: ...sfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default 2 Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on 3 From your Homescreen tap 4 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity 5 Tap Pair with PC then tap Next 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process To connect wirelessly to a paired device 1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device ...

Page 130: ...ckup Restore application 5 Tap Backup then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device To restore your data using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable 3 Computer Open the PC Companion application or t...

Page 131: ...oring content from a USB storage device ensure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter If you are restoring content from an SD card ensure the SD card is properly inserted in your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Backup Restore 4 Tap Restore data then select a restore source and the data types you want to restore 5 Tap Restore data 6 After the cont...

Page 132: ...This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly but note that if you want to keep any important data you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other non internal memory For more information see Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 129 Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again ...

Page 133: ... as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline water up to 1 5 meters deep You can use your device in dusty environments for example on a windy beach when your fingers are wet in some extreme weather conditions for example when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 meters or less for example in a fresh water lake or river in a chlorinated swimming...

Page 134: ...splashing water IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposits IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes IP6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7 Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes IPX8 Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water at depths greater than 1...

Page 135: ...mation This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If...

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