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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Z3 Compact ™ D5803/D5833...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device...............11 Learning the basics..............13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Locking and unlocking the screen...........15 Home screen..................16 Application screen................18 Navigating applications..............20 Small apps..................21 Widgets....................22...
  • Page 3 Sound, ringtone and volume............51 SIM card protection.................52 Screen settings................53 Screen lock..................54 Language settings................57 Date and time...................57 X-Reality™ for mobile..............58 Super-vivid mode................58 Enhancing the sound output............59 Noise cancellation................61 Typing text...................62 On-screen keyboard................62 Phonepad..................64 Entering text using voice input............65 Editing text..................65 Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard..........67 Calling..................68 Making calls..................68 Receiving calls.................70...
  • Page 4 Instant messaging and video chat...........94 Email.....................96 Setting up email................96 Sending and receiving email messages..........96 Email preview pane................98 Organising your email messages.............99 Email account settings..............100 Gmail™..................101 Music..................103 Transferring music to your device..........103 Listening to music................103 Walkman® home screen menu.............105 Playlists..................107 Sharing music................108 Enhancing the sound..............109 Visualiser ..................109 Recognising music with TrackID™..........110...
  • Page 5 Connectivity................150 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....150 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....151 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices......151 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/ DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller..........155 NFC....................156 Bluetooth®...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started GUID GUID-939577FB-1BE0-4C23-9106-0910EFDEC761 Title Getting started Version GUID GUID-939577FB-1BE0-4C23-9106-0910EFDEC761 Title Getting started Version About this User guide GUID GUID-3FD60A71-9772-491D-A873-89B3E1008B1F Title About this User guide Version This is the Xperia™ Z3 Compact User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via Updating your the Settings menu.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker Front camera lens Power key Volume/Zoom key Camera key 10 Main microphone 11 Main loudspeaker 12 Strap hole 13 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 14 Main camera lens 15 Camera light 16 Cover for memory card slot and charger/USB cable port 17 GPS antenna area 18 NFC™...
  • Page 8 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. GUID GUID-A00623F6-271A-44C6-BACC-F441DAA2AB8C Title Assembly Version To insert the nano SIM card GUID GUID-04207303-E7C7-4F97-9A0D-37F562AA2567 Title...

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    Version Remove the cover of the SIM card slot. Pull out the SIM card holder. Remove the SIM card. Insert the SIM card holder back into its slot. Re-attach the SIM card slot cover. GUID GUID-941B1332-EBE8-4A1C-80F9-4D29EF0F71DD Title To remove the SIM card - SIM slot outside back cover Version To remove the memory card GUID...

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

    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 account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet settings.

  • Page 11: Charging Your Device

    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 this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
  • 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

    Learning the basics GUID GUID-674516E9-7783-4313-A470-21D53828B358 Title Learning the basics Version GUID GUID-674516E9-7783-4313-A470-21D53828B358 Title Learning the basics Version Using the touchscreen GUID GUID-D59D1053-4072-417B-BFE8-E3918A3A263F Title Using the touch screen Version GUID GUID-D59D1053-4072-417B-BFE8-E3918A3A263F Title Using the touch screen Version Tapping GUID GUID-149BDDAC-EA89-4D9A-AAD2-E917F3A290F6 Title Tapping Version •...
  • Page 14 Version • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. GUID GUID-DCB7D933-A687-4E9E-B67A-3D1E49F9DB01 Title Touching and holding Version Pinching and spreading GUID GUID-48BAA40C-FCA7-4C2C-A69A-C0074A5388CF Title Pinching and spreading Version •...

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Version • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. GUID GUID-767BB164-B819-42BD-8754-488381DDAD05 Title Swiping Version Flicking GUID GUID-2B93C7CB-DEFD-4FD4-BA4E-3E712E986029 Title Flicking Version • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    GUID GUID-2304F246-AADC-4904-8CB9-8EE55A9F1C21 Title Locking and unlocking the screen Version To activate the screen GUID GUID-0C3A14A1-C558-4C86-B6E1-45351B7F553D Title To activate the screen Version • Briefly press the power key GUID GUID-0C3A14A1-C558-4C86-B6E1-45351B7F553D Title To activate the screen Version To lock the screen GUID GUID-229DFA2D-0E19-4782-B952-ACEBB0E8C755 Title To lock the screen manually...
  • Page 17 Version To browse the Home screen GUID GUID-A5C4ECEC-DED9-4FCB-B023-22DEA2CF2F2C Title To browse the Home screen Version GUID GUID-A5C4ECEC-DED9-4FCB-B023-22DEA2CF2F2C Title To browse the Home screen Version Home screen panes GUID GUID-FC173B6A-92B3-401B-8E4C-873BA14F1B11 Title Home screen panes Version You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes.

  • Page 18: Application Screen

    Version To add a pane to your Home screen GUID GUID-4E45CAB7-4294-4269-9495-60D6F8413FA3 Title To add a pane Version Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap GUID GUID-4E45CAB7-4294-4269-9495-60D6F8413FA3 Title...
  • Page 19 Title To open an application from the Application screen Version To open the Application screen menu GUID GUID-2B1A0EBB-A185-43D5-B9FB-CE9EA3005329 Title To open the Application screen menu Version • When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

  • Page 20: Navigating Applications

    Version To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall. GUID GUID-553D1225-BF53-4ED7-A71D-7D887D7F3D2B Title To uninstall an application from the Application screen Version Navigating applications...

  • Page 21: Small Apps

    Version To close all the recently used applications GUID GUID-C1E6FA9A-E606-47A6-8C92-7BC933B2B682 Title To close all the recently used applications Version • and then tap Close all. GUID GUID-C1E6FA9A-E606-47A6-8C92-7BC933B2B682 Title To close all the recently used applications Version To open a menu in an application GUID GUID-C5E4E280-0AA6-4076-B7F6-8777FD219744 Title...

  • Page 22: Widgets

    Title To download a small app Version To move a small app GUID GUID-E71EDE79-D34F-41C1-9300-ABE639400C0F Title To move a small app Version • When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location. GUID GUID-E71EDE79-D34F-41C1-9300-ABE639400C0F Title...
  • Page 23 Version 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. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts And Folders

    GUID GUID-E28E3921-A869-46FF-94FD-475750F619A5 Title To delete a widget from the Home screen Version To add a widget to the lock screen GUID GUID-9AEF496D-5818-4AD9-BC93-A8FBFF285E71 Title To add a widget when the screen is locked Version , then find and tap Settings > Security From your Home screen, tap Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
  • Page 25 Version Access a folder containing applications Access an application using a shortcut GUID GUID-AB0711B3-D9D7-430C-9F04-DDEB20092B5C Title Shortcuts and folders overview Version To add a shortcut to your Home screen GUID GUID-846B78FE-AD6C-47FE-9BF8-715A3CBB7B61 Title To add a shortcut from customization menu to the Home screen Version Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

    Version • Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. GUID GUID-B4485B5D-75F7-46E8-A35F-7833E55CF1DC Title To create a folder on the Home screen Version To add items to a folder on the Home screen GUID...

  • Page 27: Taking A Screenshot

    Version To set a theme GUID GUID-506DA76F-B990-4363-A85D-2F100F4C36A7 Title To set a theme Version Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. GUID GUID-506DA76F-B990-4363-A85D-2F100F4C36A7 Title...
  • Page 28 tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album. GUID GUID-40653A7D-482B-48C0-AD18-CDC30F38D0A6 Title Recording screen Version GUID GUID-E7DAE40E-200B-4BE1-B7A2-F0BEF8CF57D8 Title Record screen window overview Version Minimise/Resume the record screen window Record your screen Record your screen when the front camera is activated Access the screen recording settings Close the screen recording window...

  • Page 29: Status And Notifications

    Version Status and notifications GUID GUID-065ACA94-7931-42F2-AEB8-381F304937E1 Title Status and notifications Version The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications.

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    Version Notification light GUID GUID-714E4307-9897-4CC8-ACA1-C7E19B4EEB6C Title Notification light Version 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. GUID GUID-714E4307-9897-4CC8-ACA1-C7E19B4EEB6C Title Notification light Version Icons in the status bar...

  • Page 31: Application Overview

    The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices GUID GUID-608EF053-148E-44EB-8B03-5B0E9CE88C10 Title Status icons Version Notification icons GUID GUID-E62A6282-5CCC-42BE-ABF4-FB624175420A...
  • Page 32 Title Applications overview Version Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 33 Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. GUID GUID-C91B8D79-CD60-4158-9600-63B728C514EB Title Applications overview Version This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 34: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications GUID GUID-213B33AF-5332-4FDD-A5DE-49D4D60DF54C Title Downloading applications Version GUID GUID-213B33AF-5332-4FDD-A5DE-49D4D60DF54C Title Downloading applications Version Downloading applications from Google Play™ GUID GUID-CCEFB15F-F00D-407C-B076-1DCEAFC9755F Title Downloading applications from Google Play Version 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 35 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security. Mark the Unknown sources checkbox. Tap OK. Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust. You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings >...

  • Page 36: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks GUID GUID-81B0AC57-DDA9-47E1-8D3F-DACA81C73F05 Title Internet and networks Version GUID GUID-81B0AC57-DDA9-47E1-8D3F-DACA81C73F05 Title Internet and networks Version Browsing the web GUID GUID-243B87A9-00BF-4A6F-A3A3-804B4A192B7B Title Browsing the web Version 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"...

  • Page 37: Internet And Mms Settings

    Go back a page in the browser history GUID GUID-1A0BBFEF-1FD6-4BD7-8DAD-D44896FE0E7B Title Web browser overview Version Internet and MMS settings GUID GUID-E108490D-17EF-4989-95D0-DB1F6F93AD07 Title Internet and messaging settings Version To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi

    Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN 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 39 Version To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically GUID GUID-349C27FA-BB6C-438D-A975-FBDC889BD41D Title To connect to a Wi-Fi network Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password.
  • Page 40 GUID GUID-22C3D561-4F08-47F6-9A4B-8E8FD3D318B7 Title Wi-Fi signal strength Version Wi-Fi® settings GUID GUID-9C75877B-91A1-44F4-BABC-64A97D9A17E2 Title Wi-Fi settings Version When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 41: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Version To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy GUID GUID-65A23535-7509-42F8-8825-7DB85FEC5A28 Title To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy Version From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press . Tap Advanced. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. GUID GUID-65A23535-7509-42F8-8825-7DB85FEC5A28 Title...
  • Page 42 Version You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: • USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. • Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.

  • Page 43: Controlling Data Usage

    Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save.
  • Page 44 Version To turn data traffic on or off GUID GUID-AF0FB16B-F83D-452C-B097-C0BB9FC06865 Title To turn data traffic on or off Version 5.1.1 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 45: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Title To view the data transferred over Wi-Fi Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked. Tap the Wi-Fi tab. GUID GUID-BB3CD5AE-08A0-4FE8-8733-6A4152A428E4 Title To view the data transferred over Wi-Fi...
  • Page 46 Version Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.

  • Page 47: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device GUID GUID-28DAA87E-EB23-4FCF-80EC-BB843C864B1E Title Synchronising data on your device Version GUID GUID-28DAA87E-EB23-4FCF-80EC-BB843C864B1E Title Synchronising data on your device Version Synchronising with online accounts GUID GUID-D8D6C8EA-2D89-497B-B322-0A49D2D1AFCB Title About synchronising data on your phone Version Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™...

  • Page 48: Synchronising With Microsoft® Exchange Activesync

    Version > Settings. From your Home screen, tap Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. GUID GUID-277BAF72-09E1-4B5F-BBFA-B39F4F028112 Title To remove an online account Version...

  • Page 49: Synchronising With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ®...

  • Page 50: Basic Settings

    Basic settings GUID GUID-7DD92E49-DE18-4C61-ABC5-DFB40484252D Title Basic settings Version GUID GUID-7DD92E49-DE18-4C61-ABC5-DFB40484252D Title Basic settings Version Accessing settings GUID GUID-99D19D2C-0BF8-4893-A15F-7CD052D96170 Title Phone settings menu Version 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. GUID GUID-99D19D2C-0BF8-4893-A15F-7CD052D96170 Title...

  • Page 51: Sound, Ringtone And Volume

    Version 4.2.1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit. Touch and hold an icon, then drag and drop to the Quick settings panel for display. GUID GUID-651336A8-1CA8-44B9-9C41-A6EFD5F2E187 Title To select quick settings from the Notification panel Version 4.2.1 To rearrange the Quick settings panel...

  • Page 52: Sim Card Protection

    Version To set your device to vibrate and ring mode GUID GUID-238E06D2-6988-439A-8711-90ED73016194 Title To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. GUID GUID-238E06D2-6988-439A-8711-90ED73016194 Title...

  • Page 53: Screen Settings

    Version To lock or unlock a SIM card GUID GUID-5356FA5C-1394-42B5-925F-6D2EF991D4D7 Title To lock or unlock a SIM card Version 7.1.1 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.

  • Page 54: Screen Lock

    Version To set the screen to vibrate on touch GUID GUID-C6A8795B-B37A-4FD6-8AE9-1CE841DFA98E Title To set the screen to vibrate Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings> Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.
  • Page 55 • Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.
  • Page 56 Version Activate the screen. Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo. If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlock method to unlock the screen. GUID GUID-9D3616A6-A462-45ED-BFDC-26D20002A3CB Title...

  • Page 57: Language Settings

    GUID GUID-CC50D2CE-E557-4CAE-AEF5-5372F02B7D39 Title To create a screen lock password Version To view notifications from the lock screen GUID GUID-D0B6CB10-A433-4757-B7D3-5CE9DE965161 Title To view notifications from the lock screen Version From the lock screen, drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification that you want to view. You can only view notifications from the lock screen when you lock your screen with the Swipe mode.

  • Page 58: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Version 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 59: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Version To turn on Super-vivid mode GUID GUID-911430CE-7C02-4037-86FC-C68E38725DF1 Title To turn on Super-vivid mode Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Mark the Super-vivid mode checkbox if it is not marked. GUID GUID-911430CE-7C02-4037-86FC-C68E38725DF1 Title To turn on Super-vivid mode Version...
  • Page 60 Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a high- resolution digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) and then connect your headphones or speakers to it. For example, you can use the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi- Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier or the Sony TA-A1ES High-Resolution Audio Stereo Amplifer to get a much higher quality sound.

  • Page 61: 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. GUID...

  • Page 62: Typing Text

    Typing text GUID GUID-2D08D9D7-6F05-4BA6-B4D7-3B2418AEE44B Title Typing text Version GUID GUID-2D08D9D7-6F05-4BA6-B4D7-3B2418AEE44B Title Typing text Version On-screen keyboard GUID GUID-047240C9-CBE3-4076-B626-8838F1999489 Title On-screen keyboard Version 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.
  • Page 63 GUID GUID-E3D818B3-9DFF-4DDC-B279-5CD46A966698 Title To use the on-screen keyboard/keypad in landscape orientation Version To enter text character by character GUID GUID-AD062D73-DE09-468F-8DCB-3F17D5A83CE9 Title To enter text character by character Version To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list.

  • Page 64: Phonepad

    Version Phonepad GUID GUID-9D94BF81-E127-4971-B769-92AF75781DAE Title Phonepad Version The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

  • Page 65: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    Version To enter numbers using the Phonepad GUID GUID-99C92908-9500-4C3A-B3C1-FDC17779AE84 Title To enter numbers using the virtual keypad/keyboard Version • When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. GUID GUID-99C92908-9500-4C3A-B3C1-FDC17779AE84 Title To enter numbers using the virtual keypad/keyboard Version To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad GUID...
  • Page 66 Version You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing tools by double-tapping the entered text. The editing tools then become available via an application bar. GUID GUID-08C26779-CD77-4F3E-A3F7-B43BA97FD4CA Title Editing text Version Application bar GUID GUID-3773B154-CF41-471F-9469-DC7CD5560CCB Title...

  • Page 67: Personalising The Xperia™ Keyboard

    Version Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard GUID GUID-3F81FB45-0DDC-4DE9-A7C4-8028057256A6 Title Personalising the Xperia keyboard Version 6.1.1 When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction.

  • Page 68: Calling

    Calling GUID GUID-71EA3573-EAE2-4B15-A2CF-DCED46EE7587 Title Calling Version GUID GUID-71EA3573-EAE2-4B15-A2CF-DCED46EE7587 Title Calling Version Making calls GUID GUID-73E2425E-2DE6-4B9F-BC0A-F9473A8208B4 Title Making calls Version GUID GUID-73E2425E-2DE6-4B9F-BC0A-F9473A8208B4 Title Making calls Version GUID GUID-821FBFD1-3127-496A-8FAC-D14A78507AF6 Title Making calls overview Version 4.1.1 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.

  • Page 69: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number

    Title To make a call Version 6.2.1 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Enter the number of the recipient and tap GUID GUID-4FE375CD-48B9-4D81-8DA9-730361EE3AEC Title To make a call Version 6.2.1 To make a call using smart dial GUID GUID-7A25E697-13EE-481C-89D0-229396708D57 Title...

  • Page 70: Receiving Calls

    GUID GUID-A0B707E1-2F16-4FCC-8188-E5DEC180AF5C Title To show or hide your phone number Version Receiving calls GUID GUID-2FBB5751-AFD8-4658-B22A-12B4ACC2674F Title Receiving calls Version GUID GUID-2FBB5751-AFD8-4658-B22A-12B4ACC2674F Title Receiving calls Version To answer a call GUID GUID-5FA70FFB-99A3-4A5A-90A4-6E57EEA66202 Title To answer a call Version GUID GUID-5FA70FFB-99A3-4A5A-90A4-6E57EEA66202 Title To answer a call Version To decline a call...
  • Page 71 Version To enable automatic answering GUID GUID-85F33CE5-FADA-44B4-8EF0-54255B76189C Title To enable automatic answering Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine. Mark the Answering Machine checkbox. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used. GUID GUID-85F33CE5-FADA-44B4-8EF0-54255B76189C Title...

  • Page 72: Smart Call Handling

    Version To reject a call with a text message GUID GUID-CAB1C7B1-044E-4072-BBAF-709C1E0FD0C3 Title To reject a call with a message Version 2.1.1 When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then tap Reject with message. Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.

  • Page 73: Using The Call Log

    Version GUID GUID-D912EDDE-EAC1-4B36-BC45-CC568D8E32AC Title Ongoing calls Version GUID GUID-32D508A4-531B-4CD1-AF11-ACF619584DA0 Title Ongoing calls overview Version 2.1.2 Enter numbers during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Open your contacts list Mute the microphone during a call End a call GUID...

  • Page 74: Forwarding Calls

    Version When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. GUID GUID-590BA208-6CD8-42C2-9D38-C05755E3917B Title To view missed calls Version To call a number from your call log GUID GUID-06B252C0-D4D0-476C-ABA4-5D809E1F1615 Title To call a number from the call log Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.

  • Page 75: Restricting Calls

    GUID GUID-24FD3201-10EA-418F-9B73-240458B3EEC2 Title To forward calls Version To turn off call forwarding GUID GUID-89805283-2629-4D50-B89E-914E3EE2BCEA Title To turn off call forwarding Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Call Forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable. GUID GUID-89805283-2629-4D50-B89E-914E3EE2BCEA Title...

  • Page 76: Multiple Calls

    Version To change the SIM card PIN2 GUID GUID-8A252C68-D2E2-4CC7-B5F0-47D151159933 Title To change the SIM card PIN2 Version 5.1.2 From the Home screen, 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.

  • Page 77: Conference Calls

    Version 10.1.1 To switch between multiple calls GUID GUID-1309D844-C17A-4A36-8E37-26A09CD358A2 Title To switch between multiple calls Version • To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call. GUID GUID-1309D844-C17A-4A36-8E37-26A09CD358A2 Title To switch between multiple calls Version Conference calls GUID...

  • Page 78: Voicemail

    Version Voicemail GUID GUID-C0B45CA8-3035-4A41-AF12-46F45200B8AA Title Voicemail Version 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 79 Version To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked GUID GUID-D5A8FEA8-E9B6-4234-8D05-ADDA04F5BC2B Title To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Version From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap GUID GUID-D5A8FEA8-E9B6-4234-8D05-ADDA04F5BC2B Title...

  • Page 80: Contacts

    GUID-D858AC40-94E6-487D-8386-F0878F445861 Title To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Version 3.3.2 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for ® ® Mac is installed on the Apple computer. Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application, Xperia™...

  • Page 81: Other Methods For Transferring Contacts

    Version To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account GUID GUID-6252CC57-4654-44CA-8F5C-44B27DC1C425 Title To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account Version From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap >...

  • Page 82: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card. To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts, tap Import all. GUID GUID-18318225-441A-4DE5-8329-F7ED19BC1B61 Title To import contacts from a SIM card Version 14.1.1 Searching and viewing contacts...

  • Page 83: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Version From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. 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. When you are finished, tap Done.

  • Page 84: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    Version From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application. GUID GUID-D8B5006C-48F5-4730-87AE-2730F0693F7E Title...
  • Page 85 Title Adding medical and emergency contact information Version You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency.
  • Page 86 GUID GUID-5BDA2AF8-F090-444E-BCCB-001E2DC72A8D Title To enter your medical information Version To add a new ICE contact GUID GUID-E1112ABC-5BE1-4480-B29E-217BF7F35A4E Title To add a new ICE contact Version From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, 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 87: Favourites And Groups

    GUID GUID-8A6CE607-044A-4AA1-879D-7EFEC838DF3F Title To enable calls to ICE contacts from security lockscreen Version Favourites and groups GUID GUID-731CD283-B219-4557-A6C9-D42EE59AEEFF Title Favourites and groups Version You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application.

  • Page 88: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    Title To send your business card Version To send a contact GUID GUID-B0257474-7B98-40F3-877B-13576B9911C7 Title To send a contact Version From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 89: Backing Up Contacts

    Version Backing up contacts GUID GUID-26F5D5F6-B693-490B-8EBE-3ED78954583B Title Backing up contacts Version You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts. GUID GUID-26F5D5F6-B693-490B-8EBE-3ED78954583B Title Backing up contacts Version To export all contacts to a memory card GUID GUID-A7D7643A-284D-4901-B031-AE32503C69F7 Title...

  • Page 90: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat GUID GUID-72D9B8E4-2AF0-4F04-9FCE-FBF5487484F5 Title Messaging Version GUID GUID-72D9B8E4-2AF0-4F04-9FCE-FBF5487484F5 Title Messaging Version Reading and sending messages GUID GUID-5B6D0815-FF5F-436A-A3C8-5980ED0AA686 Title Reading and sending messages Version 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.
  • Page 91 GUID GUID-9380AD62-0EB1-4277-A364-78CE9C0D1F45 Title Messaging overview Version To create and send a message GUID GUID-A6C2B682-0F30-475D-9682-33A737581FE9 Title To create and send a message Version From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears.

  • Page 92: Organising Your Messages

    Title To save a file contained in received message Version From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation you want to open. If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

  • Page 93: Calling From A Message

    Version To search for messages GUID GUID-E70395B9-7B95-4170-B892-B843B89205C7 Title To search for messages Version From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Search. Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. GUID GUID-E70395B9-7B95-4170-B892-B843B89205C7 Title To search for messages...

  • Page 94: Instant Messaging And Video Chat

    Version To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages GUID GUID-2EAC8C35-A3F3-49C0-9A88-B52E29082E5F Title To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages Version From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Settings. Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.
  • Page 95 Version To start an instant message or a video call GUID GUID-AA96BA4B-9873-4D64-99CE-0CD4C3C85A1A Title To start a chat (Hangouts) Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts. , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.

  • Page 96: Email

    Email GUID GUID-F40849F4-44EB-4AFE-BFB7-387364E8AE14 Title Email Version GUID GUID-F40849F4-44EB-4AFE-BFB7-387364E8AE14 Title Email Version Setting up email GUID GUID-143868C5-B591-49B4-AD71-446E3FA9C1CE Title Setting up email Version 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.
  • Page 97 Version View a list of all email accounts and recent folders Write a new email message Search for email messages Access settings and options List of email messages GUID GUID-40725FF2-04C4-4045-82E9-F3F025010607 Title Sending and receiving email messages Version To download new email messages GUID GUID-02C2D920-6923-4830-96DE-028806F248A8 Title...

  • Page 98: Email Preview Pane

    Version , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account from which you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.

  • Page 99: Organising Your Email Messages

    Version A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time. GUID GUID-F91E1ED0-3BB5-4707-9EC7-7541A8A4F690 Title Preview pane Version...

  • Page 100: Email Account Settings

    Version To search for emails GUID GUID-7093B327-6BEA-47B7-BE70-236E8121C3BD Title To search for emails Version , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you , then tap Combined want to search all your email accounts at once, tap view.

  • Page 101: Gmail

    Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. GUID GUID-869BE5E7-A9F0-491E-B98C-0C9F2A2E36D3 Title To remove an email account from your device Version To change the inbox check frequency GUID GUID-B32A113B-DDD8-467D-AA6A-FB03C67FDF7B Title...
  • Page 102 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders Write a new email message Search for email messages Access settings and options List of email messages GUID GUID-98B0E4D0-1186-4FAD-A042-D43F37E36F85 Title Gmail(TM) Version To learn more about Gmail™ GUID GUID-CF6998FF-6093-446A-B74F-AC70F5ED671A Title To learn more about Gmail(TM) Version •...

  • Page 103: Music

    186. • 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™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.
  • Page 104 Touch and hold to rewind within the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song Shuffle songs in the current play queue Repeat all songs in the current play queue 10 Progress indicator –...

  • Page 105: Walkman® Home Screen Menu

    Title To find song-related information online Version • While a song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the infinite button The infinite button gives you access to several sources of information including videos on YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia. GUID GUID-AF400CD3-CFD6-4043-AC4D-6286E40A1A15 Title...
  • Page 106 Manage and edit your music using SensMe™ channels Play a shared music on your connected device Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. GUID...

  • Page 107: Playlists

    Version To delete a song GUID GUID-22F57582-7488-484D-B95E-28258A48B894 Title To delete a track Version 11.1.2 From the Walkman® home screen, browse to the song that you want to delete. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears. Tap Delete again to confirm.

  • Page 108: Sharing Music

    Title To remove a track from a playlist Version In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears. GUID GUID-EEB44D8E-B5E5-4CD5-8218-92D2EA4D722A Title To remove a track from a playlist Version To delete a playlist GUID...

  • Page 109: Enhancing The Sound

    Version 11.1.2 To manage music from your friends on Facebook™ GUID GUID-43E94138-752D-4D47-B262-88BDE767B49E Title To manage music from your friends on Facebook™ Version 6.1.2 Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item that you want to work on. Manage the item as desired.

  • Page 110: Recognising Music With Trackid

    GUID GUID-CC193ECD-F10C-4F22-B4F6-D33C74163857 Title Visualizer Version To turn on the Visualiser GUID GUID-94BAAF08-75D1-4146-B692-D05899C9F169 Title To turn on the Visualiser Version In the Walkman® application, tap . Tap Visualizer. Tap the screen to switch to full screen view. GUID GUID-94BAAF08-75D1-4146-B692-D05899C9F169 Title To turn on the Visualiser Version To change the background theme GUID...
  • Page 111 Find out what music you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. GUID GUID-6D56E5F7-F716-4CFF-84B1-A3353267192E Title Recognising music with TrackID Version To identify music using TrackID™ technology GUID GUID-E0CB0974-D670-45CF-A0B5-3A8D4B7CD1C8 Title...

  • Page 112: Music Unlimited Online Service

    PC that runs the Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. GUID...

  • Page 113: Fm Radio

    FM radio GUID GUID-50B65AF5-0E4E-4C2E-95F9-1EEBF8FE2B3B Title FM radio Version GUID GUID-50B65AF5-0E4E-4C2E-95F9-1EEBF8FE2B3B Title FM radio Version Listening to the radio GUID GUID-37879EDC-C7EC-40D4-A861-001E14183BB5 Title Listening to radio Version 14.1.1 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.

  • Page 114: Favourite Radio Channels

    Version Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

  • Page 115: Sound Settings

    Version GUID GUID-BBAC5D23-766F-42C3-94D1-6785FFEB7932 Title Using favourite radio channels Version To save a channel as a favourite GUID GUID-E43E695E-5D0D-4A62-8D48-1CC6F1866CC3 Title To save a channel as a favourite Version When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.
  • Page 116 Version To adjust the Visualiser GUID GUID-3DB80072-63E2-4F94-AF7A-7638362DB9AF Title To adjust the visualizer Version When the radio is open, tap . Tap Visualizer. Select an option. GUID GUID-3DB80072-63E2-4F94-AF7A-7638362DB9AF Title To adjust the visualizer Version This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 117: Camera

    Camera GUID GUID-E4470E6D-79A2-4CE2-AE2C-002C9F139F1A Title Camera Version GUID GUID-E4470E6D-79A2-4CE2-AE2C-002C9F139F1A Title Camera Version Taking photos and recording videos GUID GUID-6E27C077-E3B0-4F89-B463-8F1BC8016007 Title Taking photos and recording videos Version 9.4.2 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...
  • Page 118 Version To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button GUID GUID-4622B323-F548-476E-8173-532072C9BCB0 Title To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button Version Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

  • Page 119: Face Detection

    Version 4.1.1 Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode. GUID GUID-02644258-588E-4C5E-8826-2638BE96058B Title To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Version 4.1.1 To view your photos and videos GUID...

  • Page 120: Using Smile Shutter™ To Capture Smiling Faces

    Version When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed. Press the camera key halfway down. A coloured frame shows which face is in focus.

  • Page 121: General Camera Settings

    Title To turn on geotagging Version From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Location. Drag the slider beside Location to the right. Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right. Tap OK. GUID GUID-1DF05979-1001-4B28-B041-BFB6FFDFA30A Title...

  • Page 122: Manual Mode

    GUID GUID-64A042D0-EE80-4E33-99DD-A4E435CA3E57 Title Capturing mode settings overview - Honami JB MR2 Version Superior auto GUID GUID-8E6ACFA7-065D-4988-99B6-0527A6CED348 Title Superior auto Version Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. GUID GUID-8E6ACFA7-065D-4988-99B6-0527A6CED348 Title...
  • Page 123 GUID GUID-3DA0CCDE-FEFB-4D91-A74A-9DFB5DD29F21 Title To take panoramic photos Version Info-eye™ GUID GUID-9DA27326-8B4C-4E4D-9945-0BFEEA87E172 Title Info-eye Version The Info-eye™ application helps you search for information about things around you using your camera viewfinder. For example, you can snap a photo of a landmark and receive information about it right on your screen.

  • Page 124: Quick Launch

    Title Social live Version To broadcast live video using Social live GUID GUID-D338AA56-424F-43A4-A2D2-D6A7873DE7B5 Title To broadcast live video using Social live Version Activate the camera. , then select Log in to your Facebook™ account. to start broadcasting. To take a photo during the broadcast, tap To stop broadcasting, tap GUID GUID-D338AA56-424F-43A4-A2D2-D6A7873DE7B5...

  • Page 125: Data Storage

    Title Quick launch Version Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. 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 126: Still Camera Settings

    Version Touch Block GUID GUID-A647896B-2975-483F-9A0F-52033E2AE8BB Title Touch Block Version Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches. GUID GUID-A647896B-2975-483F-9A0F-52033E2AE8BB Title Touch Block Version White balance GUID GUID-CCD95519-AFAE-4267-9515-C7C64AEF3A86 Title White balance - separated from Still camera settings Version This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.
  • Page 127 Version Resolution GUID GUID-AC210639-63D0-4D71-A124-4E1CA0B3FD99 Title Resolution - Amami Version Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 20.7MP 5248×3936(4:3) 20.7 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
  • Page 128 GUID GUID-D65717B3-5AB0-4C82-A1BE-8F0996B7FB5B Title Smile detection - separated from Still camera settings Version Focus mode GUID GUID-9554F8D4-BDAB-4479-8A03-C5041ECA6385 Title Focus mode - separated from Still camera settings Version 5.3.3 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 yellow focus frame stays sharp.
  • Page 129 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. GUID GUID-EBC172A1-DE26-4D17-84F4-89DFB71D3277 Title...
  • Page 130 The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it. 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it. Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it. The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

  • Page 131: Video Camera Settings

    Anti motion blur Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
  • Page 132 Version Video camera settings overview GUID GUID-890099DB-D0D0-43C9-97DB-8036F9450CE1 Title Video camera settings overview Version GUID GUID-890099DB-D0D0-43C9-97DB-8036F9450CE1 Title Video camera settings overview Version Video resolution GUID GUID-7E69C4F2-7B4D-46FF-8C9B-7026429FB366 Title Video size - separated from Video camera settings Version 3.1.1.1.4 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 133 Title Smile shutter(video) Version Focus mode GUID GUID-A90913F5-D710-413B-8710-073469C04CB2 Title Focus mode - separated from Video camera settings Version 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.
  • Page 134 Version SteadyShot™ GUID GUID-BA0386BA-84CF-43F3-8E8E-C2FB51CED9F2 Title Image stabiliser - separated from Video camera settings Version When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand. Intelligent active Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes.
  • Page 135 Version Scene selection GUID GUID-5EDE7E57-7ED0-4F23-B63E-07FFE0EDB131 Title Scenes - separated from Video camera settings Version 7.2.1 The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.

  • Page 136: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album GUID GUID-C9C9DC20-84F0-433F-9E0C-58124EC6DC3F Title Album Version GUID GUID-C9C9DC20-84F0-433F-9E0C-58124EC6DC3F Title Album Version Viewing photos and videos GUID GUID-0C711360-DD0E-4CB8-ACA5-9A658EE68F7D Title About Album Version 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.
  • Page 137 Version To change the size of the thumbnails GUID GUID-CEAF453F-B0F8-41B0-822B-CA2B33FDC1FF Title To change the size of the photo and video thumbnails in Album Version • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. GUID GUID-CEAF453F-B0F8-41B0-822B-CA2B33FDC1FF Title...

  • Page 138: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    Version To fast forward and rewind a video GUID GUID-A785999B-662F-4020-8B3F-69AAF7D57C5E Title To fast forward and rewind a video Version When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. GUID GUID-A785999B-662F-4020-8B3F-69AAF7D57C5E Title...
  • Page 139 Title To use a photo as wallpaper Version To rotate a photo GUID GUID-FC0207B6-9145-4A5C-87BC-01B5969CC3D1 Title To rotate a photo Version When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation. GUID GUID-FC0207B6-9145-4A5C-87BC-01B5969CC3D1 Title...

  • Page 140: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Version To name a face GUID GUID-09F1ED28-4A6C-48CC-875F-EBA88F566193 Title To name a face Version In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces folder and choose the face that you want to name. Tap Add name. Type a name, then tap Done >...
  • Page 141 Version 12.1.1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. > Crop. to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.

  • Page 142: Album Home Screen Menu

    Version When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. GUID GUID-252B51B6-E5F7-4224-91A1-B97F7DA007B4 Title To set the saturation level of colours in a photo...

  • Page 143: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.
  • Page 144 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.
  • Page 145 Title To edit the geotag of a photo in Album Version To change the map view GUID GUID-000937D7-8E92-43F6-9EBD-157D5D4D21EB Title To change the map view in Album Version • When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view. GUID GUID-000937D7-8E92-43F6-9EBD-157D5D4D21EB Title...

  • Page 146: Videos

    Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. GUID...

  • Page 147: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    Version , then find and tap Movies. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 148: Managing Video Content

    186. • 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™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.

  • Page 149: Video Unlimited Service

    Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation®...

  • Page 150: Connectivity

    Connectivity GUID GUID-2DE0CED8-8C54-45E2-BBCA-EB06A8978D22 Title Connectivity Version GUID GUID-2DE0CED8-8C54-45E2-BBCA-EB06A8978D22 Title Connectivity Version Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable GUID GUID-1EE959EB-A680-472C-8E40-F2B831940D2E Title Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable Version You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen.

  • Page 151: Mirroring The Screen Of Your Device Wirelessly On A Tv

    Title To disconnect your phone with the TV set - MHL Version • Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device. GUID GUID-77D189DC-36FC-4347-A2E3-7BAD004D5638 Title To disconnect your phone with the TV set - MHL Version Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV GUID GUID-EC8A4F11-748F-498C-B076-D53B371F169A Title...
  • Page 152 Version Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device GUID GUID-00FB7F2C-AC5B-40CB-8B7A-4B9F1DAAD699 Title Playing files from other devices on your phone Version When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device.
  • Page 153 as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.

  • Page 154: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

    GUID GUID-DF01091D-D2BB-40F9-93BB-E0C50438DEBA Title To change the name of a registered device Version To change the access level of a registered device GUID GUID-8007B32F-DA74-47C8-91BB-80BED0C11249 Title To change the access level of a client device Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list.

  • Page 155: Playing Games On A Tv Using A Dualshock™3/ Dualshock™4 Wireless Controller

    Version To play a music track from your device on a DMR device GUID GUID-F791072F-54AE-411C-AFE2-33FFECE143DB Title To play a track from your phone on another device Version Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 156: Nfc

    Version Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on. Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device. Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB cable When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen, unplug the USB cable.
  • Page 157 Version 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 . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 158: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting your phone to an NFC compatible accessory Version 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 159 GUID GUID-36689AFD-B450-4570-B637-F31FB56656F0 Title Bluetooth™ wireless technology Version ® To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible GUID GUID-A0BC4F09-CC03-43FE-BF57-9D1239FB4499 Title To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 160 ® 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 161 Version 3.1.1 ® Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. ® You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function, such • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files •...

  • Page 162: One-Touch Setup

    Version One-touch setup GUID GUID-8D1D65EC-5326-4610-BEA9-BF6DF89898FE Title One-touch setup Version You can use the One-touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia™ devices. For example, you can use One-touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and Xperia Link™.

  • Page 163: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time GUID GUID-FFAC4EC6-448E-44A1-8CA1-5F86AA63526A Title Smart lifestyle Version GUID GUID-FFAC4EC6-448E-44A1-8CA1-5F86AA63526A Title Smart lifestyle Version Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect GUID GUID-DEE2899B-CE25-4F73-BF53-DE2E35FDBBC7 Title Smart Connect Version Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory.
  • Page 164 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 devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.

  • Page 165: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    Version To pair and connect an accessory GUID GUID-360E1A91-66DE-4A7A-9101-E828292A6498 Title To install an accessory Version Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. Tap Devices, then tap Tap OK to start searching for devices.
  • Page 166 Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears. Manage the payment services as desired, for example, change your default payment service. GUID GUID-118642EE-B96D-4B69-BF32-9AA1E1A93725 Title To manage payment services Version This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 167: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps GUID GUID-B1602361-6E6A-4C3D-AD90-59DA2221197B Title Travel and maps Version GUID GUID-B1602361-6E6A-4C3D-AD90-59DA2221197B Title Travel and maps Version Using location services GUID GUID-C916866A-B045-42A5-B58F-E26F4129F7DF Title About location services Version Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 168: Google Maps™ And Navigation

    such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location. GUID GUID-395C3448-B84F-4DFD-A2D3-EA5CF6A14E60 Title Improving GPS accuracy Version Google Maps™ and navigation GUID GUID-702A66F3-8639-4512-9963-87F8163E8518 Title Google Maps™ overview Version Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination.

  • Page 169: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    View help and options. GUID GUID-702A66F3-8639-4512-9963-87F8163E8518 Title Google Maps™ overview Version To show your location on the map GUID GUID-C9DBA4DD-D56D-4FAA-A53A-5CC5971329D5 Title To find your location Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps, then tap GUID GUID-C9DBA4DD-D56D-4FAA-A53A-5CC5971329D5 Title To find your location Version To search for a location...

  • Page 170: Using Your Device With A Car Infotainment System

    Version When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.

  • Page 171: Airplane Mode

    Title To connect your device to a car infotainment system Version To start MirrorLink™ manually GUID GUID-84CF3AA4-13A3-49A7-9A47-D3F8EEDC331B Title To start MirrorLink manually Version Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 172: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock GUID GUID-ECBFED5C-3FD9-4178-8410-BDF05AFE0032 Title Calendar and alarm clock Version GUID GUID-ECBFED5C-3FD9-4178-8410-BDF05AFE0032 Title Calendar and alarm clock Version Calendar GUID GUID-CBBA1327-6D73-439D-87B0-2E2C4112207B Title Calendar Version Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™...
  • Page 173 Version , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this event on your device, tap Device calendar.

  • Page 174: Alarm And Clock

    Version To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application GUID GUID-FBD4D9CD-BDED-4A4B-AD93-33749B9E5A6B Title To display weather forecast in Calendar Version , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right. If location services are disabled, tap Add, then search for the city that you want to add.
  • Page 175 Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off View options Add a new alarm GUID GUID-66E56B1F-52AF-43A4-B1B4-6C33096B0427 Title Alarm clock Version To set a new alarm GUID GUID-BBD8A2E8-E168-4C12-B44D-78D517DCC718 Title To set a new alarm Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...
  • Page 176 Version To delete an alarm GUID GUID-80576A84-8F35-42D3-B98F-978772FBA94E Title To delete an alarm Version Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes. GUID GUID-80576A84-8F35-42D3-B98F-978772FBA94E Title To delete an alarm Version To set the sound for an alarm GUID...

  • Page 177: Support And Maintenance

    Title Usage info Version 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. GUID...

  • Page 178: Computer Tools

    GUID-AB1F5339-A66A-49AF-91ED-010F343F5BC9 Title Bridge for Mac Version Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to: • Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.

  • Page 179: 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 180 Version To download and install an application update GUID GUID-E5C4C792-3466-4CA5-8012-A0705A063636 Title To download and install application updates Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Update Center. Select the desired application update, then tap Update. The update installs automatically after download. GUID GUID-E5C4C792-3466-4CA5-8012-A0705A063636 Title...

  • Page 181: 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 182: Imei Number

    GUID GUID-7ABF3EC4-77A8-4211-9E38-0A415421E783 Title To activate the “my Xperia” service Version IMEI number GUID GUID-D05972EA-29A9-4C5D-B5DB-9714DD83632E Title IMEI number Version Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.
  • Page 183 Version Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery.
  • Page 184 GUID GUID-E9C56B0E-7FB1-4C21-8ED1-4E2F52084577 Title Power saving modes Version To activate a power saving mode GUID GUID-605707C0-8C1D-4DCE-B00B-9E3087C63DC2 Title To activate a power saving mode Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. To activate your preferred mode, drag the relevant slider to the right or mark the relevant checkbox and then confirm, if necessary.

  • Page 185: Memory And Storage

    Version Memory and storage GUID GUID-22B2F18B-DFF0-4F4E-9917-D71E95288CE9 Title Memory and storage Version Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps and other files: • The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data.

  • Page 186: Managing Files Using A Computer

    Version To clear the cache memory for all applications GUID GUID-2D2023C9-84B5-4579-ABDA-C1E326DD6518 Title To clear the cache memory for all applications Version From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. GUID GUID-2D2023C9-84B5-4579-ABDA-C1E326DD6518 Title...
  • Page 187 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 www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ . for Mac from If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, use the Media Go™...

  • Page 188: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device.
  • Page 189 Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.

  • Page 190: Restarting And Resetting

    Version If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
  • Page 191 You can also reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting some of your personal data, such as music and pictures. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other Backing up and restoring content on non-internal memory.

  • Page 192: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    To confirm, tap Erase everything. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security repair feature in the layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.

  • Page 193: Recycling Your Device

    features in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone. All compatible accessories, including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices and micro USB cables, are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own. Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device (including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations are exceeded).

  • Page 194: Limitations To Services And Features

    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.
  • Page 195 GUID GUID-4FEC2B58-DA56-4155-BAC6-22C6E64D815D Title Sony Mobile - Eagle A4 and HTML Version This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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