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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ D6603/D6653...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About This User Guide................ 7 Overview..................... 7 Assembly.................... 8 Screen Protection................10 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........10 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........11 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........12 Screen lock..................
  • Page 3 Internet and MMS settings ............... 46 Wi-Fi....................47 Sharing your mobile data connection..........49 Controlling Data Usage..............51 Selecting mobile networks..............52 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............52 Synchronizing data on your device..........54 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........54 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....54 Basic settings................56 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Contacts..................78 Transferring contacts.................78 Searching and viewing contacts............79 Adding and editing contacts..............80 Adding medical and emergency contact information......81 Favorites and groups.................82 Sending contact information..............83 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....... 83 Backing up Contacts.................83 Messaging and chat..............85 Reading and sending messages............85 Organizing your messages..............
  • Page 5 Photos and videos in Album............112 Viewing Photos and Videos.............112 Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........113 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......114 Editing videos with the Video editor application....... 115 Hiding photos and videos..............115 Album homescreen menu............... 116 Viewing your photos on a map............117 Videos..................119 Watching videos in the Video application.........119 Transferring video content to your device........
  • Page 6 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............... 142 Slow Talk..................142 Support and Legal..............143 Support Application................ 143 Help in Menus and Applications............143 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........143 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing..........143 Help Us Improve Our Software............145 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines..........145 Recycling Your Device..............145 Legal information................145...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Second microphone Proximity/Light sensor Ear speaker/Second speaker Front camera lens Cover for nano SIM and memory card slot Power key Volume/Zoom key 10 Camera key 11 Main microphone/Speaker 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™...
  • Page 9 Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device. Also, don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot. To insert the nano SIM card If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

  • Page 10: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 11: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    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™...

  • Page 12: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™...
  • Page 13 – 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.

  • Page 14: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 15 Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
  • Page 16 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location.

  • Page 17: Sim Card Protection

    To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove.

  • Page 18: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To Set up a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.

  • Page 19: Finding A Lost Device

    To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
  • Page 20 For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.

  • Page 21: Learning The Basics

    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. •...
  • Page 22 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. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    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.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Application Screen

    Homescreen Settings To Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap Delete. To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Tap Icon size, then select an option.

  • Page 26: Navigating Applications

    To uninstall an application from the Application screen Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete. Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently...

  • Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets >...

  • Page 29: Taking A Screenshot

    Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To Take a Screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume down key at the same time.
  • Page 30 To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen •...

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
  • Page 32 Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Application Overview

    The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
  • Page 34 Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other info.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

  • Page 36: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on page 25. Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.

  • Page 37: Updating Your Device

    You cannot disable Battery optimization, but you can make exemptions for certain applications. To Make Specific Applications Exempt From Battery Optimization From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized.
  • Page 38 Before updating your device, consider the following: • Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update. • If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to update the device. •...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • Update or repair your device’s software. •...
  • Page 40 • You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data, can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.

  • Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To move apps to the memory card From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select the app that you want to move, then tap Storage, then under Storage used tap Change > SD Card > Move. Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card. To stop applications and services from running From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 42 To Restore Your Data Using a Computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files (MTP) mode on your device.
  • Page 43 To Back Up Content Manually If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, be sure you have signed in to your Google ™...
  • Page 44 To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 45: Downloading Applications

    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 you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 46: Internet And Networks

    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™...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi

    To Add internet and MMS Settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK. Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. Enter all other required information.
  • Page 48 To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 49: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. To Find the MAC Address for Your Device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 50 To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted.

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    To Rename or Secure Your Portable Hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 52: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To Check Your Data Usage From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , and then tap Show Wi‑Fi. To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi, tap the Wi-Fi tab. To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap the Mobile tab.
  • Page 53 To connect to a virtual private network From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards.

  • Page 54: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize 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 synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 55 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap . 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 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 56: Basic Settings

    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 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 57: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings

    To Adjust the Volume Levels From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions. You can also press the volume key up or down and then tap to adjust the ringtone, media playback, or alarm volume levels separately.

  • Page 58: Screen Settings

    To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Automatic rules. Select the time or event to schedule Do not disturb mode for, or add a new rule. Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done.
  • Page 59 To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand.

  • Page 60: Application Settings

    Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design. Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown.

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

    Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want. To manage app links from the Settings menu From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 62: Language Settings

    To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    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 64: Multiple User Accounts

    To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory From your Homescreen, tap settings > Noise canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside Power save mode to the right.
  • Page 65 To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the relevant user, and then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right.
  • Page 66 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.

  • Page 67: Typing Text

    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-handed keyboard instead.

  • Page 68: Phonepad

    To Change the Gesture Input Settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.

  • Page 69: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. To Enable Voice Input When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
  • Page 70 The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards.

  • Page 71: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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 the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 72: Receiving Calls

    To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 73 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: Ongoing Calls

    To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Ongoing calls End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Enter numbers during a call...

  • Page 75: Forwarding Calls

    To View Call Log Options • When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service.

  • Page 76: Multiple Calls

    To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.

  • Page 77: Voicemail

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the telephone number of the participant that you want to have a private conversation with. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.

  • Page 78: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices, you can use local backups. To Transfer Contacts to Your New Device Search for and download Xperia™...

  • Page 79: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 80: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 81: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To Edit Contact Information about Yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save.

  • Page 82: Favorites And Groups

    To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.

  • Page 83: Sending Contact Information

    To Assign a Contact to a Group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 84 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. From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 85: Messaging And Chat

    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 Internet and MMS messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See settings on page 46.

  • Page 86: Organizing Your Messages

    To read a received message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the desired conversation. 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 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 87: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To Call a Message Sender From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap a conversation, and then tap To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 88: Email

    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 From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 89: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account 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.

  • Page 90: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Email , then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account 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.
  • Page 91 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , and then tap Help. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 92: Music

    Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 93 Music home screen 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 Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 94: Music Home Screen Menu

    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. Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs...

  • Page 95: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all. To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 96 Search for tracks, albums, and artists Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers.

  • Page 97: Fm Radio

    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 favorites. 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 98: Favorite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . 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™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 99: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon 10 Flash settings...

  • Page 100: Face Detection

    • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To Record a Video Using the Camera Key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again.

  • Page 101: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Find and tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject.
  • Page 102 Background defocus Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison. Style portrait Take photos with real-time portrait styles. www.sonymobile.com/ To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support/ . To switch between capturing modes Press and hold down the camera key.
  • Page 103 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 104 Launch only 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.

  • Page 105: Still Camera Settings

    Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
  • Page 106 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 frame changes color, indicating that the focus is set.
  • Page 107 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 center 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.
  • Page 108 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.

  • Page 109: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe to To display settings, tap 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. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 110 screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp.
  • Page 111 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.

  • Page 112: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...

  • Page 113: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. , then tap Video > JUST ONCE. 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 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 114: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it's highlighted. Tap other desired items to select and work with them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 115: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To Apply Special Effects to a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To Improve a Photo Using Advanced Settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 116: Album Homescreen Menu

    To view your hidden photos and videos In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. 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 117: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To view photos from online services in Album From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
  • Page 118 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.

  • Page 119: Videos

    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 the same network.

  • Page 120: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To Change the Sound Settings While a Video is Playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap > Audio settings, then change the settings as desired. When you're done, tap OK. To Share a Video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
  • Page 121 To disable Movie Creator From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Find and tap Movie Creator > DISABLE. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 122: 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. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

  • Page 123: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a 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.
  • Page 124 To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. , then find and tap Album. From your Homescreen, tap Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 125: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.

  • Page 126: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device. Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless Controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™...
  • Page 127 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.

  • Page 128: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device 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 129 To Give Your Device a Name ® Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. ® Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your ®...
  • Page 130 To Send Items Using Bluetooth™ In the receiving device, make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item.

  • Page 131: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to use the Smart Connect™...
  • Page 132 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 133: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect application. Tap Accessories, 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+™...

  • Page 134: Travel And Maps

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

  • Page 135: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    To Use Google Maps™ From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Maps. Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming.

  • Page 136: Airplane Mode

    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.

  • Page 137: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized 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 138: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application , and then tap Calendar.
  • Page 139 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...
  • Page 140 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 141: Accessibility

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

  • Page 142: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To Enable or Disable Hearing Aid Compatibility From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility. Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired setting. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users.
  • Page 143 • 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 Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.
  • Page 144 If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Xperia™ Companion on page 39. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.
  • Page 145 Legal information Sony D6603/D6653 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 146 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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