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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ D6603/D6653...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About this User guide................7 Overview....................7 Assembly...................8 Starting your device for the first time..........11 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........11 Charging your device...............12 Multiple user accounts..............13 Learning the basics..............16 Using the touchscreen..............16 Locking and unlocking the screen...........18 Home screen..................19 Application screen................20 Navigating applications..............22...
  • Page 3 Basic settings................50 Accessing settings................50 Sound, ringtone and volume............50 Managing notifications..............51 SIM card protection.................53 Screen settings................54 Daydream..................56 Screen lock..................57 Language settings................58 Date and time...................58 X-Reality™ for mobile..............59 Super-vivid mode................59 Enhancing the sound output............59 Noise cancellation................60 Typing text...................61 On-screen keyboard................61 Phonepad..................62 Entering text using voice input............64 Editing text..................64 Personalising the on-screen keyboard..........65 Calling..................67...
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............86 Reading and sending messages............86 Organising your messages..............87 Calling from a message..............88 Messaging settings................89 Instant messaging and video chat...........89 Email.....................90 Setting up email................90 Sending and receiving email messages..........90 Organising your email messages.............92 Email account settings..............93 Gmail™....................93 Music....................95 Transferring music to your device...........95 Listening to music................95 Music home screen menu..............97 Playlists....................98...
  • Page 5 Videos..................131 Watching videos in the Video application........131 Transferring video content to your device........132 Managing video content..............132 Movie Creator................133 Video Unlimited service..............134 Connectivity................135 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....135 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....135 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Recycling your device..............171 Limitations to services and features..........171 Legal information................172 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started GUID GUID-939577FB-1BE0-4C23-9106-0910EFDEC761 Title Getting started Version About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Updating your Settings menu.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    12 Main camera lens 13 Camera light 14 GPS antenna area 15 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 16 Cover for charger/USB cable port 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Charging dock connector 19 Strap hole GUID GUID-4D07D632-8689-4ABF-A34A-9F5280BF7F8D Title Phone overview - D6603/D6653 Version Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
  • 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. GUID GUID-A00623F6-271A-44C6-BACC-F441DAA2AB8C Title Assembly Version 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 Version 3.2.1 To remove the nano SIM card Detach the nano SIM card slot cover. Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder. Remove the nano SIM card. Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot. Re-attach the cover.

  • Page 11: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online 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.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Multiple User Accounts

    Title To charge your device Version Battery notification light status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% GUID GUID-15D5D981-229B-451C-9F58-DEAE6FC82CDD Title...
  • Page 14 Version To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right.
  • Page 15 Version To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in as a guest user. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.

  • Page 16: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics 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 Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. GUID GUID-149BDDAC-EA89-4D9A-AAD2-E917F3A290F6 Title...
  • Page 17 Version Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. GUID GUID-48BAA40C-FCA7-4C2C-A69A-C0074A5388CF Title Pinching and spreading Version Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. GUID GUID-767BB164-B819-42BD-8754-488381DDAD05 Title...

  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Version Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. GUID GUID-2B93C7CB-DEFD-4FD4-BA4E-3E712E986029 Title Flicking Version 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 19: Home Screen

    GUID GUID-229DFA2D-0E19-4782-B952-ACEBB0E8C755 Title To lock the screen manually Version Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 20: Application Screen

    Version To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap GUID GUID-4E45CAB7-4294-4269-9495-60D6F8413FA3 Title To add a pane Version...
  • Page 21 Version To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. GUID GUID-88AE7DAF-A5B8-4362-9928-02CC87DCC55E Title To view all applications Version To open an application from the Application screen • Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. GUID GUID-20B05253-5784-4126-AA6C-9EA9320E7E51 Title...

  • Page 22: Navigating Applications

    Version To uninstall an application from the Application screen 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 OK. GUID GUID-553D1225-BF53-4ED7-A71D-7D887D7F3D2B Title...

  • Page 23: Small Apps

    Version To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. GUID GUID-C5E4E280-0AA6-4076-B7F6-8777FD219744 Title To open a menu in an application Version Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking.

  • Page 24: Widgets

    Version To remove a small app from the favourites bar Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to . Tap OK. GUID GUID-BF1EE6E5-D398-49CC-89A9-CCE7426CFF47 Title To remove a small app from the small apps bar Version To restore a previously removed small app Open the favourites bar, then tap Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the favourites bar.

  • Page 25: Shortcuts And Folders

    Version To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

    Version To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

  • Page 27: Taking A Screenshot

    GUID GUID-DA64CC29-770F-4901-ABCB-7A4F380547FE Title Background and themes Version To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. GUID GUID-19E276DF-4D6A-44AF-8D86-5CAAFFD4BFDD Title To change your wallpaper Version To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 28: Recording Your Screen

    Version Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album.

  • Page 29: Notifications

    Version Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lock screen GUID GUID-065ACA94-7931-42F2-AEB8-381F304937E1 Title...

  • Page 30: Notification Light

    Version To expand a notification on the lock screen • Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. GUID GUID-EAA0A704-AC64-4525-B82B-DB61067E4304 Title To expand a notification on the lock screen Version Quick settings for interruptions There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority and Sound.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    Version To enable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right. GUID GUID-032A12F8-313C-4D01-8944-3591B1AF8EF8 Title To enable the notification light Version Icons in the status bar GUID GUID-22676E23-F5D6-4AA4-96AF-C646852C53C1 Title...

  • Page 32: Notification Icons

    Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. GUID GUID-608EF053-148E-44EB-8B03-5B0E9CE88C10 Title Status icons Version To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Application Overview

    Error message 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. GUID GUID-E62A6282-5CCC-42BE-ABF4-FB624175420A Title Notification icons Version To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 34 View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos. Optimise 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: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications GUID GUID-213B33AF-5332-4FDD-A5DE-49D4D60DF54C Title Downloading applications Version Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working ®...
  • Page 36 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security. Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right. 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 that you trust. You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings >...

  • Page 37: Internet And Networks

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

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi

    Version To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings. Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically. If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network.
  • Page 39 Version To turn on Wi-Fi® From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function. It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled. GUID GUID-32D5A26E-BDE9-443A-9989-CD340E27C309 Title To turn on Wi-Fi Version To connect to a Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 40 GUID GUID-22C3D561-4F08-47F6-9A4B-8E8FD3D318B7 Title Wi-Fi signal strength Version Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 41: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Version WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
  • Page 42 Version 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted.

  • Page 43: Controlling Data Usage

    Version To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

  • Page 44: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Version To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Limit mobile data usage to the right, then tap OK. To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.

  • Page 45: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    Version To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.
  • Page 46 Version To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. GUID GUID-659C005D-AC0A-411F-8CD7-622DF74D0C12 Title To disconnect from a virtual private network Version This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • 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 Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™...

  • Page 48: Synchronising With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronise any data from your device to your computer. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ® ®...
  • Page 49 ® ® Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Contacts and Contacts Sync applications and follow the on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook contacts.

  • Page 50: Basic Settings

    Basic settings GUID GUID-7DD92E49-DE18-4C61-ABC5-DFB40484252D Title Basic settings Version 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. GUID GUID-99D19D2C-0BF8-4893-A15F-7CD052D96170 Title Phone settings menu Version To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 51: Managing Notifications

    Version To adjust the volume levels From your Home screen, 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 to adjust the ringtone and media playback volume levels even when the screen is locked.
  • Page 52 • App notifications GUID GUID-A315BA5B-835C-4C3E-88A4-60B3B868CB02 Title Managing notifications Version To adjust the interruption settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > When calls and notifications arrive. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. The interruption settings can also be accessed by pressing the volume key up or down until Quick settings for the volume adjustment window appears at the top of the screen.

  • Page 53: Sim Card Protection

    GUID GUID-AB35235F-4199-4160-AD54-70D88BAD426A Title Managing notifications on the lock screen Version To select the notifications to display on the lock screen From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. Select an option. GUID GUID-CA5A91F1-EC1C-4AD2-BC62-F8D3AD8B6141 Title...

  • Page 54: Screen Settings

    card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN.
  • Page 55 GUID GUID-6B929979-C7E3-45FB-85E0-C4A4BB05388A Title To adjust the screen brightness Version 11.2.1 To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds. Drag the slider beside Vibrate on touch to the right. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.

  • Page 56: Daydream

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

  • Page 57: Screen Lock

    Version Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest: • Slide – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen •...

  • Page 58: Language Settings

    Version To create a screen lock password > Settings > Security > Screen lock > From your Home screen, tap Password. Enter a password, then tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK. Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap Done.

  • Page 59: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    Version 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 60: 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 61: Typing Text

    Typing text GUID GUID-2D08D9D7-6F05-4BA6-B4D7-3B2418AEE44B Title Typing text Version 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 62: Phonepad

    Version To enter text character by character 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. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...
  • Page 63 1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep tapping the key until the desired character is selected. 2 Delete a character before the cursor. 3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 4 Enter a space.

  • Page 64: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    Version 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. GUID GUID-3948A877-17B6-4759-9BFC-0EFCA283BC8B Title...

  • Page 65: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    Version To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. GUID GUID-AE2DF08C-CE44-4038-A35A-347DBD2C5903 Title To select text Version To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.
  • Page 66 Version To select a keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom right of the screen. Select an option. To enable more keyboard options, tap Choose keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. GUID GUID-4EA44C54-1B66-48AA-8083-C52909A03D47 Title...

  • Page 67: Calling

    Calling GUID GUID-71EA3573-EAE2-4B15-A2CF-DCED46EE7587 Title Calling Version Making calls GUID GUID-73E2425E-2DE6-4B9F-BC0A-F9473A8208B4 Title Making calls Version You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 68: Receiving Calls

    Version To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call.

  • Page 69: Using The Answering Machine

    GUID GUID-5FA70FFB-99A3-4A5A-90A4-6E57EEA66202 Title To answer a call from the incoming call screen Version 11.1.1 To answer an incoming call when the screen is active • In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap ANSWER. Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating notification window.
  • Page 70 Version To enable automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. 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 71: Smart Call Handling

    Version 2.1.1 To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upwards. Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message. GUID GUID-C7B2AAC2-90FE-4C43-A847-EDD862442B84 Title To reject a second call with a message Version 3.1.2 To edit the text message used to reject a call...

  • Page 72: Using The Call Log

    Make a second call Mute the microphone during a call End a call GUID GUID-32D508A4-531B-4CD1-AF11-ACF619584DA0 Title Ongoing calls overview Version To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. GUID GUID-E0A64910-7B0A-4319-8169-9E7E9630ED50 Title To change the ear speaker volume during a call Version To activate the screen during a call...

  • Page 73: Forwarding Calls

    Version Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, for example, to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. GUID GUID-E1430643-8DEE-443C-8FD5-6DF310320AD0 Title Forwarding calls Version 1.1.1 To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option.

  • Page 74: Multiple Calls

    Version 4.1.2 To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. GUID GUID-9D6DE3C9-13A8-4BEE-B25F-E0B467FF8F29 Title To add a number to the list of Fixed Dialing Numbers Version 5.2.2 To change the SIM card PIN2...

  • Page 75: Conference Calls

    GUID GUID-0CE0A4D3-CA04-4D27-B17F-8973082C4EF3 Title To make a second call Version 10.1.1.1.1 To answer a third call and end the ongoing call • When the third call comes in, tap End current call and answer. GUID GUID-051111D7-B481-47E7-B702-71D2ADC4EDF9 Title To answer a third call and end the ongoing call Version To reject a third call •...

  • Page 76: Voicemail

    Version Voicemail 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 77: Contacts

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

  • Page 78: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    Version Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new ® device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

  • Page 79: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Version Search for contacts View more options Contacts, Favourites and Groups tabs Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View contact details Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Access communication options for the contact Add a contact GUID GUID-4ED8AE21-E166-47C1-AA2A-25979AE1B1DC Title...
  • Page 80 Version To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 81: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    Version To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select Mark all. Tap , then tap Delete.
  • Page 82 ICE contact list Create new ICE contacts Use existing contacts as ICE contacts GUID GUID-0E7DBC0B-3403-48CE-BAFB-6A6023A07B96 Title ICE overview Version To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE –...

  • Page 83: Favourites And Groups

    Version 1.1.1 To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency. Tap , then tap Settings. Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox. Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default.

  • Page 84: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    Version To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. GUID GUID-CB7E8C2B-D712-4088-A4AE-42D483C91B78 Title To send your business card Version To send a contact From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 85: Backing Up Contacts

    Version Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See Transferring contacts on page 77 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device. GUID GUID-26F5D5F6-B693-490B-8EBE-3ED78954583B Title Backing up contacts Version 6.2.1 To export all contacts to a memory card...

  • Page 86: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat GUID GUID-72D9B8E4-2AF0-4F04-9FCE-FBF5487484F5 Title Messaging Version Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 37.

  • Page 87: Organising Your Messages

    Version To create and send a message 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. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

  • Page 88: Calling From A Message

    Title Organising your messages Version To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete.

  • Page 89: Messaging Settings

    Version 8.1.1 To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done. GUID GUID-8B8C17D2-FBFF-4456-A6F5-63C9BC278F25 Title To save a sender's number as a contact Version...

  • Page 90: Email

    Email GUID GUID-F40849F4-44EB-4AFE-BFB7-387364E8AE14 Title Email Version 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. GUID GUID-143868C5-B591-49B4-AD71-446E3FA9C1CE Title...
  • Page 91 Write an email message GUID GUID-40725FF2-04C4-4045-82E9-F3F025010607 Title Sending and receiving email messages Version To download new email messages • When the email inbox is open, swipe downwards on the message list. Before trying to download new email messages, make sure that you have a working data Internet connection.

  • Page 92: Organising Your Email Messages

    Title To view an email message attachment Version To save a sender's email address to your contacts Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

  • Page 93: Email Account Settings

    Title To move an email message to another folder Version Email account settings GUID GUID-AC324477-DEDA-4684-975B-A28244F93961 Title Email account settings Version To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove.
  • Page 94 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message GUID GUID-98B0E4D0-1186-4FAD-A042-D43F37E36F85 Title Gmail(TM) Version To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help.

  • Page 95: Music

    164. • 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 96: Music Home Screen

    10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song GUID GUID-60343300-62FE-497C-AC6D-38BF1A5FAC89 Title Listening to music Version 10.1.1.1.1.1.3 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...

  • Page 97: Music Home Screen Menu

    Version To minimise the Music application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application stays playing in the background. GUID GUID-B8E944E8-3D03-4080-BBAD-83FC95105859 Title To minimise the music player Version To open the Music application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used applications window.

  • Page 98: Playlists

    GUID GUID-7DD3B0E4-53A6-4B5A-8B33-28C69E76FB4E Title To edit music information Version To delete a song From the Music home screen menu, browse to the song that you want to delete. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete in the list that appears. Tap Delete again to confirm.

  • Page 99: Sharing Music

    GUID GUID-7D9C6392-3EF2-4E7A-878B-26A541EE5B7E Title To delete a playlist Version 12.1.2.1.1 Sharing music GUID GUID-7752FDE2-C2BE-42D4-B1A5-7AAD847D4141 Title Sharing music Version To share a song From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 100: Recognising Music With Trackid

    Version To change the background theme In the Music application, tap , then tap Visualiser. Tap the screen to display the controls. Tap > Theme, then select a theme. GUID GUID-5B49FEBA-54E5-43EE-A034-37F12FA5D20F Title To change the background theme Version Recognising music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™...
  • Page 101 Create an online TrackID™ profile Open the TrackID™ application View the search result history View current music charts GUID GUID-551FC623-7D2C-41C3-98A9-6E767815D1C8 Title TrackID™ home screen menu Version To view artist information for a song • After a song has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info. GUID GUID-6A2E01ED-08A0-4A9D-BAEB-F20954FD50B1 Title...

  • Page 102: Fm Radio

    FM radio GUID GUID-50B65AF5-0E4E-4C2E-95F9-1EEBF8FE2B3B Title FM radio Version Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio.

  • Page 103: Favourite Radio Channels

    Version To move between radio channels • Drag the frequency band left or right. GUID GUID-CBBF7274-CC1C-4267-8C7F-F36E2362D7BC Title To move between radio channels Version To start a new search for radio channels When the radio is open, press . Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all available channels are displayed.

  • Page 104: Sound Settings

    Version To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove. , then tap Delete. GUID GUID-57C07E91-6EAB-4D54-905F-A6BE087320A9 Title To remove a channel as a favourite Version Sound settings GUID GUID-FB9045F8-AC19-4401-9A4B-4838EB6B5B3C Title Sound settings...

  • Page 105: Camera

    Camera GUID GUID-E4470E6D-79A2-4CE2-AE2C-002C9F139F1A Title Camera Version Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons GUID...
  • Page 106 Version To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. GUID GUID-8BA01D91-C162-4CA5-8799-3DFD5099BA0C Title To take a self-portrait Version To use the still camera flash When the camera is open, tap Select your desired flash setting.

  • Page 107: Face Detection

    Version To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete. Tap the screen to make appear. Tap . Tap Delete to confirm. GUID GUID-CB8AB869-69E0-4FB7-8067-497EC1ACCC9F Title To delete a photo or recorded video Version Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus.

  • Page 108: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    GUID GUID-4AFCD885-96FC-408B-BE91-7BAA76C90ADD Title To take a photo using smile detection Version Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks or GPS technology.

  • Page 109: Manual Mode

    Info-eye™ Find more information about what you see in your camera viewfinder. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Social live Broadcast live video to Facebook™. Sweep Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Portrait retouch Take photos with real-time portrait styles. GUID GUID-64A042D0-EE80-4E33-99DD-A4E435CA3E57 Title...
  • Page 110 Version Info-eye™ 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. Or you can take a photo of a book or scan a QR code and get background information instantly.
  • Page 111 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 112: Quick Launch

    Version Portrait retouch You can use the Portrait retouch feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to brighten and smoothen the subject's skin while adding a spotlight pattern for the eyes.

  • Page 113: Data Storage

    GUID GUID-A3E21A95-B04C-455D-95F0-7A70EAA0EF9D Title Quick launch Version Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. GUID GUID-7CA8028F-3C9B-47C4-82E6-EBECC45818EF Title Geotagging - separated from Still camera settings Version Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

  • Page 114: Still Camera Settings

    GUID GUID-CCD95519-AFAE-4267-9515-C7C64AEF3A86 Title White balance - separated from Still camera settings Version Still camera settings GUID GUID-2D0BFF4E-8F39-4AD6-9126-43093042FC18 Title Using still camera settings Version 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. GUID GUID-FD8232A8-DD3A-4B07-9782-F50929353DFB Title...
  • Page 115 On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 s.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (0.5 s.) Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
  • Page 116 Version You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
  • Page 117 Version Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it. 5 seconds 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.

  • Page 118: Video Camera Settings

    Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. 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 119 Version Video camera settings overview GUID GUID-890099DB-D0D0-43C9-97DB-8036F9450CE1 Title Video camera settings overview Version 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. Full HD (60 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 120 Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen.
  • Page 121 Version Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. GUID GUID-D1755DC3-3516-47EA-8FCB-919814BC27EB Title Microphone - separated from Video camera settings Version Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
  • Page 122 Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. GUID GUID-5EDE7E57-7ED0-4F23-B63E-07FFE0EDB131 Title...

  • Page 123: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album GUID GUID-C9C9DC20-84F0-433F-9E0C-58124EC6DC3F Title Album Version Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.

  • Page 124: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    Version 13.1.1.1.1 To change the size of the thumbnails • 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 To change the size of the photo and video thumbnails in Album Version To zoom a photo •...
  • Page 125 Version To share a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

  • Page 126: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Version To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces. All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder. GUID GUID-7AC9032C-AD11-470E-9D87-D3C3FF9458EF Title...

  • Page 127: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    Version 12.1.1.2.1 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 > Just once. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. GUID GUID-1D6C2B88-4A95-4AAE-AA9E-16AECFCCD042 Title...

  • Page 128: Album Home Screen Menu

    GUID GUID-E1BC3F27-B437-4BB5-A6FB-9DED71243CA7 Title To view your hidden photos and videos Version To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .

  • Page 129: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Version 1.1.4.3.1 To view photos from online services in Album 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.
  • Page 130 Version To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap to set location to open the map screen. Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map. To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.

  • Page 131: 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 is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. GUID...

  • Page 132: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    164. • 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 133: Movie Creator

    Version To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection. , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video home screen menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information.

  • Page 134: 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 135: Connectivity

    Connectivity GUID GUID-2DE0CED8-8C54-45E2-BBCA-EB06A8978D22 Title Connectivity Version Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device using either an MHL or an HDMI cable to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens.

  • Page 136: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
  • Page 137 Version To play a shared music track 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. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Music home screen to the right, then tap Devices.
  • Page 138 Version To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar.

  • Page 139: Connecting Your Device To Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB mass storage devices. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB mass storage devices are supported by your device. GUID...

  • Page 140: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    Version To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device. To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app such as File Commander.
  • Page 141 GUID GUID-4DA4B2B5-45C2-4A5D-B1AF-53404CCAAFC1 Title Version To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. GUID GUID-FCB71F3A-AA5D-466D-A05D-706B9193962A Title To turn on the NFC function Version 4.1.1 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active.

  • Page 142: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Version 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 143 Version ® To turn on the Bluetooth function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth ® function is turned on. Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available ®...
  • Page 144 Version ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 145: One-Touch Setup

    Version 4.1.2.1.2 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 146: 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 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.
  • Page 147 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 148: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    GUID GUID-96E6C3B6-25FF-44BB-A32E-36B9F758F363 Title Manage devices Version To pair and connect an accessory Start the Smart Connect™ application. If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. Tap Accessories, then tap Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is not already on, then tap the name of the accessory that you want to pair and connect with.

  • Page 149: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps GUID GUID-B1602361-6E6A-4C3D-AD90-59DA2221197B Title Travel and maps Version Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 150: Google Maps™ And Navigation

    Version Google Maps™ and navigation Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection when used online. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.

  • Page 151: Airplane Mode

    Version GUID GUID-9BA7F2AA-6AA5-44C3-A71F-BC267A524204 Title MirrorLink connection overview Version To connect your device to a car infotainment system • Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system. You may need to start MirrorLink™...

  • Page 152: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock GUID GUID-ECBFED5C-3FD9-4178-8410-BDF05AFE0032 Title Calendar and alarm clock Version Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 153 Version 15.1.1 To view a calendar event , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap the event that you want to view. GUID GUID-9E9515CA-9293-43C4-B772-71B2358A39FB Title To view a calendar event Version To view multiple calendars , then find and tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap , then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view.

  • Page 154: Alarm And Clock

    Version Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 155 Version To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. GUID GUID-E3BC96CC-903A-4362-AB16-5EC1E104562C Title To turn off an alarm when it sounds Version To edit an existing alarm Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Make the desired changes.

  • Page 156: Support And Maintenance

    Version Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 157: 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 158 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 159: 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 160: Battery And Power Management

    Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country. GUID GUID-D05972EA-29A9-4C5D-B5DB-9714DD83632E Title IMEI number Version To view your IMEI number Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
  • Page 161 Version To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time. Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an application or restrict its usage.

  • Page 162: Memory And Storage

    Extended Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi®and mobile data standby when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active. STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time.
  • Page 163 • Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM available. • Close down running applications that you are not using. • Clear the cache memory for all applications. • Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use. •...

  • Page 164: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/.

  • Page 165: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Version ® Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such ® as a computer, using a Wi-Fi connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™...
  • Page 166 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. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software from one Android version to another, for example, from Android version 4.4...
  • Page 167 version 2.0 (or later) of the Backup & Restore application, you can restore your data between such updates. You can check the version of the Backup & Restore application under Settings > Apps > All > Backup & restore. Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically.

  • Page 168: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    • 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 from Google Play™.

  • Page 169: Restarting And Resetting

    Version 1.1.1 Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. 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.

  • Page 170: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

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

  • Page 171: 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 172: Legal Information

    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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