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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Z3+ Dual ™ E6533...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G G etting started................7 About this User guide................7 Overview....................7 Protecting the screen.................8 Assembly...................8 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device...............10 Learning the basics..............13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Locking and unlocking the screen...........15 Home screen..................15 Application screen................17 Navigating applications..............18...
  • Page 3 Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer......40 B B asic settings................41 Accessing settings................41 Sound, ringtone and volume............41 Managing notifications..............42 SIM card protection.................43 Using multiple SIM cards..............44 Screen settings................45 Daydream..................46 Screen lock..................46 Language settings................47 Date and time...................48 X-Reality™ for mobile..............48 Super-vivid mode................48 Enhancing the sound output............48 Noise cancellation................49 Multiple user accounts..............49...
  • Page 4 Backing up contacts................70 M M essaging and chat..............72 Reading and sending messages............72 Organising your messages..............73 Calling from a message..............74 Messaging settings................74 Instant messaging and video chat...........74 Email.....................75 Setting up email................75 Sending and receiving email messages..........75 Organising your email messages.............76 Email account settings..............77 Gmail™....................77 Music....................79 Transferring music to your device...........79...
  • Page 5 V V ideos..................106 Watching videos in the Video application........106 Transferring video content to your device........107 Managing video content..............107 Movie Creator................107 Connectivity................109 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....109 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....109 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Legal information................138 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: G G Etting Started

    A A bout this User guide This is the User guide for the software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via Updating your the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see device on page 128.

  • Page 8: Protecting The Screen

    1. Charging light/Notification light 10. Strap hole 2. Front camera lens 11. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Ear speaker 12. Main camera lens 4. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Camera light 5. Power key 14. GPS antenna area 6. Volume/Zoom key 15. Headset jack* 7.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network or Google™ account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
  • Page 11 If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port after the port has completely dried.
  • Page 12 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 13: Learning The Basics

    U U sing the touchscreen Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 14 Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. L L ocking 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.
  • Page 16 Press 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. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 17: Application Screen

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

  • Page 18: Navigating Applications

    To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Make sure that is selected under On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

  • Page 19: Small Apps

    Press and then tap While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. S S mall 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.

  • Page 20: Widgets

    To make the favourites bar appear, press > > Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap 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 weather information directly on your Home screen.

  • Page 21: Background And Themes

    Access an application by using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap > Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

  • Page 22: Battery And Power Management

    Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. and select an option. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

  • Page 23: Taking A Screenshot

    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. Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.

  • Page 24: Recording Your Screen

    Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. 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. Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
  • Page 25 The status bar The Notification panel The lock screen To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. Tap the notification. Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. Double-tap the notification.

  • Page 26: Icons In The Status Bar

    – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off – Only allow priority interruptions – Allow all interruptions From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Managing For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see notifications on page 42.
  • Page 27 A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Only allow priority interruptions...

  • Page 28: Application Overview

    System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Low battery mode is activated Ultra stamina mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A small app is running Smart Connect is activated...
  • Page 29 Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.

  • Page 30: Downloading Applications

    D D ownloading 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 ®...

  • Page 31: Internet And Networks

    B B rowsing 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome™...

  • Page 32: Wi-Fi

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Select a SIM card. > and enter a name as desired. and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details.
  • Page 33 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Tap > Enter the information. To select a security type, tap the field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the checkbox and then edit as desired.

  • Page 34: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > Tap , then tap > Select an option. WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network.

  • Page 35: Controlling Data Usage

    Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. : From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > and then drag the slider beside to the right.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over 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.

  • Page 37: Selecting Mobile Networks

    SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap confirm.
  • Page 38 VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.

  • Page 39: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    S S ynchronising 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 such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.

  • Page 40: Synchronising With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronise any data from your device to your computer. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ® ®...

  • Page 41: B B Asic Settings

    A A ccessing 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. From your Home screen, tap From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 42: Managing Notifications

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings.

  • Page 43: Sim Card Protection

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap To adjust the start time, tap and select a value, then tap To adjust the end time, tap and select a value, then tap You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen.

  • Page 44: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.

  • Page 45: Screen Settings

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE. Screen settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 46: Daydream

    Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin. To display , swipe upwards. If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the relevant checkbox to make sure the pattern, PIN or password is needed to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.

  • Page 47: Language Settings

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Follow the instructions in your device. If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again.

  • Page 48: Date And Time

    Select an option. 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.

  • Page 49: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 50 By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to three regular user accounts on your device.
  • Page 51 Make sure you are logged in as a guest user. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Find and tap You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two fingers, then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 52: Typing Text

    O O n-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-handed keyboard instead.

  • Page 53: Phonepad

    When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select accordingly.

  • Page 54: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    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 enter.

  • Page 55: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.
  • Page 56 Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, drag the slider beside to the on or off position. Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages.

  • Page 57: Calling

    M M aking 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 feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 58: Receiving Calls

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number. Select a SIM card.
  • Page 59 You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them.

  • Page 60: Ongoing Calls

    When an incoming call arrives, drag upwards, then tap Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message. When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag upwards. Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 61: Forwarding Calls

    When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the number and select a SIM card.

  • Page 62: Restricting Calls

    R R estricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail.

  • Page 63: Conference Calls

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Select a SIM card. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

  • Page 64: Voicemail

    V V oicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your 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.

  • Page 65: Contacts

    Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs, supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including iOS, Android™, Windows®...

  • Page 66: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 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. to start the file transfer.

  • Page 67: Adding And Editing Contacts

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap 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 account. Adding and editing contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 68: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap . , then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap > Select an existing contact, or tap Edit the contact information and tap Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts...

  • Page 69: Favourites And Groups

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap . , then tap 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.

  • Page 70: Sending Contact Information

    In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Sending contact information From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
  • Page 71 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap > When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 72: M M Essaging And Chat

    R R eading 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 31.

  • Page 73: Organising Your Messages

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message.

  • Page 74: Calling From A Message

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card.

  • Page 75: Email

    S S etting 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.

  • Page 76: Organising Your Email Messages

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap 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 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.

  • Page 77: Email Account Settings

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap 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 Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
  • Page 78 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 79: Music

    See computer on page 133. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™...

  • Page 80: Music Home Screen Menu

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

  • Page 81: Playlists

    When the Music home screen menu is open, tap When the Music home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. From the Music home screen, tap . > . Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music.

  • Page 82: Sharing Music

    In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete. You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device's internal storage. Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.

  • Page 83: Recognising Music With Trackid

    R R ecognising music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase songs identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™...

  • Page 84: Fm Radio

    L L istening 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.

  • Page 85: Favourite Radio Channels

    When the radio is open, press . To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song.

  • Page 86: Camera

    T T aking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To activate the screen, briefly press the power key...

  • Page 87: Face Detection

    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. Activate the camera. , and select If the video camera is not selected, tap To start recording a video, press the camera key.

  • Page 88: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    Activate the camera. Tap , then tap and select a smile level. 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. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.
  • Page 89 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
  • Page 90 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™...
  • Page 91 Open the camera application. , then tap Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

  • Page 92: Still Camera Settings

    Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
  • Page 93 Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
  • Page 94 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in capturing mode. This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
  • Page 95 The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted dark shadows. Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. The flash is turned off.

  • Page 96: Video Camera Settings

    Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour. This setting is only available in capturing mode. Video camera settings Activate the camera. , then select If the video camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, tap .
  • Page 97 The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen.
  • Page 98 You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. The video opens for editing after you shoot it. The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 99: Photos And Videos In Album

    V V iewing 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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 100: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. , then tap > If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 101: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

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

  • Page 102: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select , then select an option.

  • Page 103: Album Home Screen Menu

    In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.

  • Page 104: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    13 View photos and videos on Facebook™ The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap , then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right.
  • Page 105 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. Tap , then tap to open the map screen. Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. To reset the location for the photo, tap the new location on the map. When you are finished, tap From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 106: Ideos

    W W atching 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 the same network.

  • Page 107: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    See using a computer on page 133. If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™...
  • Page 108 create a movie for you. When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application.

  • Page 109: Connectivity

    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 your device. Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

  • Page 110: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 111 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB peripherals are supported by your device.

  • Page 113: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    Find and tap > > > Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device. Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless controller.
  • Page 114 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Tap the on-off switch beside Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 115: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Tap the content of the tag to open it. You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 116 ® Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device, your device remembers ® this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If ®...

  • Page 117: One-Touch Setup

    ® Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the ® device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press Other ways to send an item may exist.

  • Page 118: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    C C ontrolling 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™...
  • Page 119 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 120: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. , then tap the name of the connected accessory. 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 support ANT+™ technology.

  • Page 121: Travel And Maps

    U U sing 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 location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 122: Using Your Device With A Car Infotainment System

    You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. 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 data roaming.
  • Page 123 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Drag the slider beside to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 124: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    C C alendar 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 application.

  • Page 125: Alarm And Clock

    When the or the view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap , then tap Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap , then tap >...
  • Page 126 View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap and select the desired value. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Slide to the right.

  • Page 127: Support And Maintenance

    Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is normally indicated by in the specific applications. You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 128: Updating Your Device

    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 use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application ®...

  • Page 129: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.
  • Page 130 Make sure you have an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap If prompted, sign in to your Google™...

  • Page 131: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > , then confirm deactivation. To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number.
  • Page 132 The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: Always have more than MB of free internal storage available. Close down running applications that you are not using.

  • Page 133: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .
  • Page 134 ® Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. : Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click to start the Backup & Restore application.

  • Page 135: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days. Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under >...

  • Page 136: Restarting And Resetting

    From your Home screen , tap Find and tap > > > > Follow the instructions and tap to confirm if a feature works. From your Home screen , tap Find and tap > > > Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally.

  • Page 137: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device repair feature in PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac to erase the security layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
  • Page 138 Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

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