Sony d6653 manual

User guide Xperia ™ Z3 D6603/D6653[...]

Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About this User guide........................................................................ 7 Overview............................................................................................ 7 Assembly.....................................[...]

Basic settings............................................................................... 41 Accessing settings........................................................................... 41 Sound, ringtone and volume ........................................................... 41 SIM card protection ..............................................[...]

Messaging and chat..................................................................... 75 Reading and sending messages...................................................... 75 Organising your messages.............................................................. 76 Calling from a message.............................................................[...]

Videos........................................................................................ 110 Watching videos in the Video application...................................... 110 Transferring video content to your device .................................... 111 Managing video content...............................................................[...]

Finding the identification number of your device........................... 137 Memory and storage...................................................................... 137 Managing files using a computer................................................... 139 Backing up and restoring content................................................. 140 Runn[...]

Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 User guide for the Android™ 5.1 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 135 . To check the current software version of[...]

12 Main camera lens 13 Camera light 14 GPS antenna area 15 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 16 Cover for charger/USB cable port 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Charging dock connector 19 Strap hole Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device. Als[...]

To insert the nano SIM card If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically. 1 Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder. 2 Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder. 3 Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card holder, then reinsert the holder. 4 Re-attach [...]

To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. 3 Draw the card outwards and remove it fully. Starting your device for [...]

Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ [...]

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 when charging begins. 4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from[...]

Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or 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. 13 This is an Internet version o[...]

Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 14 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when[...]

To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until[...]

Home screen settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons. To set your Home screen to auto rotate 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings . 2 Drag the slider [...]

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS . 3 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. 4 Drag th[...]

To open the recently used applications window • Press . To close all the recently used applications • Tap and then tap . To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enab[...]

To add a widget as a small app 1 To make the favourites 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 Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weath[...]

1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps . 3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets a[...]

To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes . 3 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, [...]

Ultra STAMINA mode Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated. Low battery mode Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain p[...]

To take a screenshot 1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys. To view your screenshot • Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot y[...]

Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lock screen To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the [...]

sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. To select the notifications to display on the lock screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked . 3 Select an option. Notification display options on the lock screen Show[...]

Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is chargi[...]

Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the[...]

Application overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, 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 pho[...]

The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving [...]

Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over W[...]

Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 From your Home screen, tap .[...]

To add Internet and MMS settings manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks . 3 Tap Access Point Names > . 4 Tap Name and enter a name as desired. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name. 6 Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your[...]

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 3 Tap > Add network . 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information. 5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. 6 If required, enter a password. 7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options che[...]

To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 3 Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep . 4 Select an option. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of [...]

To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device 1 Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. 2 Your device : From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slide[...]

your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage . 3[...]

To select a network mode 1 From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators . 3 Tap Search mode , then select [...]

Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activat[...]

To change the settings of an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email , then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email , then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account. 4 Ta[...]

Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings . To view information about your device 1 From yo[...]

For one hour Keep the device silent for one hour. You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the duration. To schedule silent mode time intervals 1 Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar. 2 Tap . 3 Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done . 4 To adjust the start time, tap Start time and s[...]

To set a ringtone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone . 3 Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. 4 To confirm, tap Done . To select the notification sound 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & n[...]

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 screen, tap . 2 Fin[...]

To activate screen pinning 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning . 3 Drag the slider to the right. 4 If you have not set up a pattern, PIN or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right and then select an option. If you already have a screen l[...]

• Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. To change screen lock type 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings &[...]

• Set when you want your device to unlock automatically. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™. The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region. To enable Smart Lock 1 Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for [...]

Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a possibility that 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 alw[...]

Using custom locations You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain unlocked. To add a custom place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted pl[...]

• 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 device can take up to one minute to lock. • Af[...]

X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X- Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile 1 F[...]

To use a noise cancelling headset 1 Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise canceling , then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right. 3 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or [...]

To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS 1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users . 4 Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right. To delete a regular user account from your device 1 Make sure you are [...]

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 and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, [...]

Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-ha[...]

To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. 2 After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. 3 If the word that you want does not appear, tap to[...]

To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. • When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to ent[...]

To select text 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. 2 Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. 2 Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application ba[...]

To change the Smart language detection settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings . 3 To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, drag the slider beside Smart language detection to the on or off position. [...]

Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from th[...]

To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts . 3 Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial . 4 Select the contact and the number that you want to [...]

To record a greeting message for the answering machine 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings . 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To enable automatic answering 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answe[...]

Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: • Answer: bring the device to your ear. • Reject: shake the device. • Ringer off: place the device face down. To turn on Smart call handling 1 From your Home s[...]

To view your missed calls 1 When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap Missed call . To call a number from your call log • Tap the number. To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Edit number before call . To add a number from the call log to your cont[...]

To enable or disable fixed dialling 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialling numbers . 3 Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling . 4 Enter your PIN2 and tap OK . To access the list of accepted call recipients 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dial[...]

Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. To make a conference call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. 2 To display the dialpad, tap . 3 Dial t[...]

To make an emergency call 1 Open the dialpad. 2 Enter the emergency number, then tap . You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked. To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 Tap Emergency call . 2 Enter the emergency number and tap . To make an emergency call while the device [...]

Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new[...]

To import contacts using Bluetooth ® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth ® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 3 Tap Accept to start the file transfer. 4 Drag the status b[...]

To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Filter . 3 In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the [...]

To edit contact information about yourself 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap Myself , then tap . 3 Enter the new information or make the changes you want. 4 When you are finished, tap SAVE . To create a new contact from a text message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap > Save . 3 Select an existing contact, or[...]

To add a new ICE contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency , then tap . 3 If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use[...]

To assign a contact to a group 1 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. 2 Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups . 3 Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. 4 Tap SAVE . Sending contact information To send your business card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 [...]

To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card . 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. 4[...]

Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 32 . The number of characters that yo[...]

To read a received message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the desired conversation. 3 If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message . All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap th[...]

To search for messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Search . 3 Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from a message To call a message sender 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap a conversation and tap , then tap . To save a sender's number as a contac[...]

Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email . 3 Follow the instruc[...]

To read your email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email . 3 If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox . 4 In [...]

To search for emails 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email . 2 If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox . 3 Tap .[...]

1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help . 81 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 139 . • If the computer is a PC, you[...]

Music home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the[...]

Music home screen menu The Music home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists, and you can organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels. 1 Return to the Music home screen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all[...]

Playlists On the Music home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. To create your own playlists 1 From the Music home screen, 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 playlist > Create new playlist . 3 Enter a name for the[...]

To turn on the Surround sound feature 1 Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT) . 2 Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for each song are based on the chara[...]

To identify music using TrackID™ technology 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap TrackID™ , then hold your device close to the music source. 3 Tap . If the song is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen. To return to the TrackID™ start screen, tap . To view artist information for a song 1 After a song [...]

FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devi[...]

To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker . To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones . To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™ . 2 A progress[...]

Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Zoom in or out 3 Main camera screen 4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record video clips 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Capturing mode settings icon 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To take a photo f[...]

To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video using the camera key 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , and select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To start recording a video, press the camera key. 5 To stop [...]

To turn on Smile Shutter™ 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then tap 3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ 1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. 2 The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the[...]

Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos. Info-eye™ Find more information about what you see in your camera viewfinder. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Social live Broadcast live video to Facebook™. Sweep Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Portrait retouch Take photos with real-time portrait styl[...]

To scan a barcode or QR code using Info-eye™ 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then select . 3 Point the camera at the barcode or QR code so that the code appears in the viewfinder, then take a photo of it. 4 Wait for a while until the photo is analysed. To view product information, touch and hold Product details , then drag upwards. Timeshift burst[...]

So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect. You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. To use Multi cam[...]

When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setti[...]

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 mem[...]

Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus f[...]

Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. Fac[...]

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Flashlight The flash light is turned on when you take photos. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quick[...]

Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To display all settings, tap . 5 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. [...]

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 yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be us[...]

Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor[...]

Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. 1 Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu 2 View a slides[...]

To play a video 1 In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. 2 Tap , then tap Video > Just once . 3 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap . To fast forward and re[...]

To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. 2 Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all . 3 Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Analysin[...]

To apply special effects to a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor . 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save . Editing videos with the Movie Creator application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For exampl[...]

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 home screen to view all content 3 View your favourite photos and videos 4 View all videos saved to your device 5 View you[...]

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 p[...]

Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to t[...]

To change the sound settings while a video is playing 1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap > Audio settings , then change the settings as desired. 3 When you're finished, tap OK . To share a video 1 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share . 2 Tap the application that you want to use to share the se[...]

Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. For example, it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing or from a random seven-day period and cr[...]

Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by yo[...]

To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen 1 TV : Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 Your device : From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring . 4 Tap Start . 5 Tap OK and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do [...]

Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as[...]

able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content received from your device. A TV with DLNA features or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher are examples of DMR devices. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more informati[...]

To disconnect a USB mass storage device 1 To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downwards, then tap 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 • Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your device. Sony does not guarantee th[...]

To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens 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[...]

Bluetooth® wireless technology Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth® connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperabi[...]

To pair your device with another Bluetooth ® device 1 Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth ® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth ® devices. 2 From your device’s Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth . 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth ® function. A lis[...]

To view files you have received using Bluetooth® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth . 3 Press and select Show received files . One-touch setup You can use the One-touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia™ devices. For example, you can use[...]

Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ [...]

To create a Smart Connect event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 3 On the Events tab, tap . 4 If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. 5 Add conditions under which you want to trigg[...]

To adjust the settings for a connected accessory 1 Pair and connect the accessory with your device. 2 Start the Smart Connect application. 3 Tap Accessories , then tap the name of the connected accessory. 4 Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also[...]

Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your [...]

To use Google Maps™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Maps . Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission [...]

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[...]

Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar[...]

To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar . 2 Tap , then tap Settings . 3 Tap National holidays . 4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK . To display birthdays in[...]

6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock . 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and select the desired value. 5 Tap OK . 6 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 7 Tap Save . To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze . To turn off [...]

To set the side keys behaviour 1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys behavior , then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. 3 Tap Save . 131 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures . 3 Tap the on-off switch. To magni[...]

To enable or disable hearing aid compatibility 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call . 3 Drag the slider beside Hearing aids . TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the u[...]

Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Ma[...]

Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you transfer photos, videos and music between your device and a computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/featur[...]

To download and install a system update 1 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update . 4 If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. 5 When the download is finished, tap Install [...]

To activate the my Xperia service 1 From your Home screen, 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 account, or create a new one if you don’t have one. 5 Enable location services on your device if this f[...]

• The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings; emails; bookmarks; calendar events; photos; videos and music. • You can use a removable memory card with a storage capac[...]

To move apps to the memory card 1 Make sure that you have a memory card inserted in your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps . 4 Swipe across to the On SD card tab. A list appears showing the apps that can be moved. 5 Select the app that you want to move, then tap MOVE TO SD CARD . After the app is moved, a mark[...]

between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7.[...]

• Text messages • Bookmarks • Calendar data • Settings • Media files such as music and videos • Photos and images To back up 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 com[...]

To back up content manually 1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Backup & Restore . 4 Tap Manual ba[...]

To reset application preferences 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps . 3 Tap , then tap Reset app preferences . Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps and then swipe over to the Al[...]

To force the device to shut down 1 Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot. 2 Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button for about 10 seconds. 3 After your device emits a series of three quick vibrations, release the OFF button. The device turns off automatically. Do not use overly sharp objects[...]

To reinstall the device software using the Sony Bridge for Mac application 1 Make sure that Sony Bridge for Mac is installed on the Mac computer. 2 Open the Sony Bridge for Mac application and using the micro USB cable that came with your device, connect the device to your Mac computer. 3 Click Xperia™ > Repair Xperia™ device > Continue .[...]

rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water. Resistance to solid objects and dust Resistance to water IP0X: No special protection IPX0. No special protection IP1X. Protected against solid objects > 50 mm in diameter IPX1. Protected against drippin[...]

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