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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ D6502/D6503...

  • 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?...........9 Charging your device................10 Learning the basics..............11 Using the touchscreen..............11 Locking and unlocking the screen.............13 Home screen..................14 Application screen................15 Navigating applications..............16 Small apps..................16 Widgets....................17...
  • Page 3 SIM card protection................36 Screen settings.................36 Screen lock..................37 Language settings................38 Date and time...................38 X-Reality™ for mobile................39 Enhancing the sound output.............39 Noise cancellation................39 Typing text...................41 On-screen keyboard.................41 Entering text using voice input............42 Editing text..................42 Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.............43 Calling..................44 Making calls..................44 Receiving calls..................45 Smart call handling................46 Ongoing calls..................47 Using the call log................47...
  • Page 4 Sending and receiving email messages..........62 Email preview pane................63 Organizing your email messages............64 Email account settings..............65 Gmail™.....................65 Music....................66 Transferring music to your device............66 Listening to music................66 WALKMAN homescreen ..............67 Playlists.....................68 Sharing music...................69 Enhancing the sound................70 Visualizer ..................70 Recognizing music with TrackID™............70 Music Unlimited online service............72 FM radio..................73 Listening to the radio.................73...
  • Page 5 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller...................99 NFC....................99 Bluetooth® wireless technology............101 Smart apps and features that save you time......104 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect....104 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™......105 Using your device as a wallet............106 Travel and maps.................107 Using location services..............107 Google Maps™...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 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 the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 114.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    10 Main camera lens 11 Camera light 12 Second microphone 13 Headset jack 14 Cover for charger/USB port and micro SIM slot 15 NFC detection area 16 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 17 Charging dock connector 18 Strap hole Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen.
  • Page 8 Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straightaway. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.

  • Page 10: Charging Your Device

    To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™...

  • Page 11: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 12 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

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

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    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. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen.

  • Page 15: Application Screen

    To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 16: Navigating Applications

    To search for an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Search apps. Enter the name of the application you want to search for. 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.

  • Page 17: Widgets

    have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™. To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open.

  • Page 18: Shortcuts And Folders

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

  • Page 19: Background And Themes

    Access a folder containing applications Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 20: Taking A Screenshot

    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. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme.

  • Page 21: Icons In The Status Bar

    To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications. Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications. To take action on a notification •...

  • Page 22: Notification Icons

    Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading cellular data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Flight mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode...

  • Page 23: Application Overview

    Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Application overview 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 24 Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 25: Downloading Applications

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

  • Page 26: Internet And Networks

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

  • Page 27: Wi-Fi

    To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings. Tap Accept. appears in the status bar once the settings have been downloaded successfully. If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network.
  • Page 28 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically 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. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.

  • Page 29: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press . Tap Advanced. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 30: Controlling Data Usage

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 31: Selecting Cellular Networks

    To view data transferred via Wi-Fi® 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. Selecting cellular networks Your device automatically switches between cellular networks depending on which cellular networks are available in different areas.
  • Page 32 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 33: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with online accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function.

  • Page 34: Synchronizing With Outlook Using A Computer

    You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize 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 ® ®...

  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 36: Sim Card Protection

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number).

  • Page 37: Screen Lock

    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Language Settings

    To create a screen unlock PIN > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. From your Home screen, tap Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.

  • Page 39: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X- Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
  • Page 40 To use a noise-canceling headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. > Settings > Sound > Audio accessories. From your Homescreen, tap Select the relevant headset type. Tap Sound effects > Noise canceling. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback, or when the screen is active, select On (Auto).

  • Page 41: Typing Text

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

  • Page 42: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.

  • Page 43: Personalizing The Xperia Keyboard

    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 to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

  • Page 44: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™...

  • Page 45: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.

  • Page 46: Smart Call Handling

    To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 47: Ongoing Calls

    Ongoing calls Open your contacts list Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Enter numbers during a call Mute the microphone during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call •...

  • Page 48: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings. Tap Call forwarding and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Conference Calls

    To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

  • Page 50: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone.

  • Page 51: Contacts

    Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications support several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola and Nokia.

  • Page 52: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 53: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.

  • Page 54: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To create a new contact from a text message 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. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.

  • Page 55: Favorites And Groups

    number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact. To use existing contacts as ICE contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the contacts you want to use as ICE contacts.

  • Page 56: Sending Contact Information

    Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
  • Page 57 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export. Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card.

  • Page 58: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings on page 26.

  • Page 59: Organizing Your Messages

    To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.

  • Page 60: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number you want to call from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call.
  • Page 61 Start a new chat or video call Options List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call 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 62: Email

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

  • Page 63: Email Preview Pane

    Access settings and options List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Mail. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.

  • Page 64: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To activate the preview pane , then find and tap Mail. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated.

  • Page 65: Email Account Settings

    Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Mail. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Mail.

  • Page 66: Music

    119 page. • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize 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 67: Walkman Homescreen

    To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it.

  • Page 68: Playlists

    Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 69: Sharing Music

    To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. To add an album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

  • Page 70: Enhancing The Sound

    To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.
  • Page 71 Search for music online View options View current music charts View the search result history Main screen for recording music Find out what music you're listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 72: 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. To get started with Music Unlimited Open the WALKMAN home screen.

  • Page 73: Fm Radio

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

  • Page 74: Favorite Radio Channels

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

  • Page 75: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos 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 Change capturing mode settings Select a pre-programmed scene setting Access camera settings and shortcuts 10 Front camera...

  • Page 76: Face Detection

    To use the still camera flash When the camera is open, tap . Select your desired flash setting. Take the photo. To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.

  • Page 77: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 78: Manual Mode

    Background defocus Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos.

  • Page 79: Quick Launch

    To broadcast live video using Social live 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 Timeshift video You can record video at the high frame rate of 120 frames per second and then apply effects so you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion.

  • Page 80: Still Camera Settings

    Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.

  • Page 81: Focus Mode

    On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
  • Page 82 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. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
  • Page 83 The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self- timer to avoid blurred photos. Flashlight A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.

  • Page 84: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
  • Page 85 screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 86 Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you 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. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

  • Page 87: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in 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 88: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™...

  • Page 89: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.

  • Page 90: Photo Albums

    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. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor >...

  • Page 91: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View all photos with faces 10 View photos using the Flickr™ online service 11 Scroll up or down to view content The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album >...
  • Page 92 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .

  • Page 93: Videos

    Browse all applications downloaded or saved to your device View all subscribed or downloaded files in the Podcast application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 94: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    119 page. • If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony™ to organize 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 95: Video Unlimited Service

    Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation® network account or a Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 96: Connectivity

    Connectivity 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 to view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens.

  • Page 97: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device you want to mirror content When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
  • Page 98 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. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices. To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™...

  • Page 99: Playing Games On A Tv Using A Dualshock™3 Wireless Controller

    To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. , then find and tap WALKMAN. From your Home screen, tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap the track.
  • Page 100 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.

  • Page 101: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 102 Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have ® turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible. To give your device a name ® Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on.
  • Page 103 • Music and other audio files • Contacts • Web pages ® To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth ® function is turned on and that the ® device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item.

  • Page 104: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

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

  • Page 105: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    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 106: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness, and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory. Using your device as a wallet You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit card, debit card, and other information on your device so you can pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet.

  • Page 107: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from cellular 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 of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 108 When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™...

  • Page 109: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network, you might need to access the Internet using cellular 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. To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 110: Calendar And Alarm Clock

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

  • Page 111: Alarm And Clock

    To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays.
  • Page 112 Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off View options Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set.

  • Page 113: Support And Maintenance

    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 114: 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 on an ®...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Imei Number

    • As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions. To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate. Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
  • Page 117 To view which applications use the most battery power From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage. To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. Improving battery time using STAMINA mode Use STAMINA mode to automatically improve battery time when the battery reaches a certain charge level.

  • Page 118: Memory And Storage

    Improving battery time using Low battery mode Use the Low battery mode feature to automatically start saving power when the battery reaches a certain charge level. You can set and readjust this charge level as desired. You can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobile data traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync.

  • Page 119: 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. To download Sony™ Bridge for www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac .

  • Page 120: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    We recommend you 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 121 Backup and restore application. This backup method is useful, for example, if you are doing a factory data reset and are not updating the software version. Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to back up ® ®...

  • Page 122: Restarting And Resetting

    To restore content using the Backup and restore application 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 the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &...
  • Page 123 These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust-resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 meters deep. You can use your device: •...

  • Page 124: Recycling Your Device

    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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