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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ® D6616...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview.....................6 Assembly....................7 Starting your device for the first time...........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device................11 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen.............14 Home screen..................14 Application screen................16 Navigating applications..............17 Small apps..................17 Widgets....................18...
  • Page 3 Sound, ringtone, and volume............37 SIM card protection................38 Screen settings.................38 Screen lock..................39 Language settings................41 Date and time...................41 X-Reality™ for mobile................41 Super-vivid mode................41 Enhancing the sound output.............42 Noise cancellation................42 Typing text...................44 On-screen keyboard.................44 Phonepad..................45 Entering text using voice input............46 Editing text..................46 Personalizing the Xperia® keyboard..........47 Calling..................48 Making calls..................48 Receiving calls..................49...
  • Page 4 Calling from a message..............64 Messaging settings................64 Instant messaging and video chat.............64 Email.....................66 Setting up email................66 Sending and receiving email messages..........66 Email preview pane................67 Organizing your email messages............68 Email account settings..............68 Gmail™.....................69 Music....................70 Transferring music to your device............70 Listening to music................70 Walkman®...
  • Page 5 Video Unlimited service..............100 Connectivity................101 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....101 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.....101 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.......102 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/ DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller..........104 NFC....................105 Bluetooth®...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia® Z3 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 121.

  • Page 7: 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 Assembly Please use the nano SIM card included in the box. This new card allows you to use the Wi-Fi Calling feature and other enhanced device features.
  • Page 8 Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device. Also, don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot. To insert the nano SIM card If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    To remove the SIM card Remove the cover of the SIM card slot cover. Pull out the SIM card holder. Remove the SIM card. Insert the SIM card holder back into its slot. Re-attach the SIM card slot cover. To remove the memory card Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings >...

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

    Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straightaway. And you can download Internet settings. You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

  • Page 11: Charging Your Device

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

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14: 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 15 beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 16: Application Screen

    To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

  • Page 17: Navigating Applications

    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 Uninstall. Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently...

  • Page 18: Widgets

    To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the small apps bar, tap , then tap...
  • Page 19 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 20: Shortcuts And Folders

    Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Status And Notifications

    Minimize/Resume the record screen window Record your screen Record your screen when the front camera is activated Access the screen recording settings Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. When the record screen window is open, tap .

  • Page 23: Icons In The Status Bar

    To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap Clear. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.

  • Page 24: Application Overview

    The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message...
  • Page 25 Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and other information related to your contacts.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Wi-Fi

    successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues. To check whether mobile data is turned on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
  • Page 29 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

  • Page 30: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed. To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Controlling Data Usage

    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 & Mobile Hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.

  • Page 32: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.

  • Page 33: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode > 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 34: 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 35: Synchronizing With Outlook® Using A Computer

    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 Mac ® ®...
  • Page 36 To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony ® ® Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Sim Card Protection

    To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dialpad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

  • Page 39: Screen Lock

    To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 40 To set up the Face Unlock feature > Settings > Security > Screen lock. From your Home screen, tap Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup.

  • Page 41: Language Settings

    Mark the X-Reality for mobile checkbox if it is not marked. Super-vivid mode Sony’s super-vivid mode intensifies and saturates the colors for images to increase the sharpness and contrast. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 42: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Using the relevant application in your device, play the audio or video file that you want to listen to in high-resolution. You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC/amplifier devices, such as the Sony MAP-S1, using, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® or DLNA technology.
  • Page 43 To use a noise canceling headset Connect the noise canceling headset to your device. > Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise From your Home screen, tap canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, mark the Power save mode checkbox.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 46: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 47: Personalizing The Xperia® Keyboard

    Paste text only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard. 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 use the magnifier •...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 To add a direct dial number to your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears.

  • Page 50: Smart Call Handling

    To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function.

  • Page 51: Forwarding Calls

    To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To call a number from your call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. To call a number directly, tap the number.

  • Page 52: Multiple Calls

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

  • Page 53: Voicemail

    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 54: Emergency Calls

    To disable Wi-Fi calling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap More…. Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi calling to the left. To enable Wi-Fi calling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap More…. Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi calling to the right. To change the connection preference for Wi-Fi Calling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Your old device. • Your new Android™ device. To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for Mac ® ® is installed on the Apple computer.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Adding And Editing Contacts

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

  • Page 58: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 59: Favorites And Groups

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

  • Page 60: Sending Contact Information

    To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap Done.
  • Page 61 To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your 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.

  • Page 62: 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 MMS settings on page 27.

  • Page 63: Organizing Your Messages

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

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 Email.

  • Page 67: Email Preview Pane

    To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. 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. If you want to check all , then tap Combined inboxin the drop down your email accounts at once, tap menu.

  • Page 68: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To change the email preview pane settings , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings > Split view. 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 69: Gmail

    To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option. To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account , then find and tap Email.

  • Page 70: Music

    125 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 71: Walkman® Home Screen Menu

    Walkman® homescreen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® homescreen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Walkman® application Return to the Walkman® music player screen To play a song using the Walkman® application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
  • Page 72 Manage and edit your music using SensMe™ channels Play a shared music on your connected device Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To open the Walkman® home screen menu...

  • Page 73: Playlists

    Playlists On the Walkman® homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. To create your own playlists From the Walkman® homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to >...

  • Page 74: Enhancing The Sound

    To manage music from your friends on Facebook™ Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item that you want to work on. Manage the item as desired. For example, to "Like" the song, tap .
  • Page 75 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 76: 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 From the Walkman®...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79: Camera

    Camera 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 To take a photo from the lock screen...

  • Page 80: Face Detection

    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. To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Manual Mode

    Broadcast live video to Facebook™. Sweep Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Face in Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen. Sound Photo Take photos with background sound.

  • Page 83: Quick Launch

    Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect image. To use Timeshift burst Activate the camera.

  • Page 84: Still Camera Settings

    When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. 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 85: Self Timer

    Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 20.7MP 5248×3936(4:3) 20.7-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
  • Page 86 The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen.
  • Page 87 Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright. Multi Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Image stabilizer When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady.

  • Page 88: Video Camera Settings

    The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for landscape photos.
  • Page 89 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. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 90 Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
  • Page 91 The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. Night When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred.

  • Page 92: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album 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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favorites...

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Album Home Screen Menu

    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 96: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View photos and videos on Facebook™ 10 View photos and videos on Picasa™ 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, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
  • Page 97 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 98: Videos

    Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To play a video in Movies , then find and tap Movies.

  • Page 99: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac, go to www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .

  • Page 100: Video Unlimited Service

    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® network account, then you can use that account instead.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 > Start. Select the device you want to mirror content to, then the content displays on the When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
  • Page 103 with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices.

  • Page 104: Playing Games On A Tv Using A Dualshock™3/ Dualshock™4 Wireless Controller

    play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.

  • Page 105: Nfc

    To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, a USB On-The-Go adapter is required. To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on. Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device.
  • Page 106 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. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 107: 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 108 ® work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired ® Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device.

  • Page 109: One-Touch Setup

    ® 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Google Maps™ And Navigation

    Google Maps™ and navigation Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device.

  • Page 115: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    To make a map available offline While viewing a map, tap the search field. Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The area shown on the map gets saved to your device. To learn more about Google Maps™ •...

  • Page 116: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage.

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119 Access the timer function 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.

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: Imei Number

    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 123: Battery And Power Management

    Detach the cover of the SD card slot. Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. Draw the memory card outwards and remove it fully. Insert a fingernail, or a sharp object such as a pen, into the hole in the label tray, then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number.

  • Page 124: Memory And Storage

    To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. To activate your preferred mode, drag the relevant slider to the right or mark the relevant checkbox and then confirm, if necessary. If no slider or checkbox is available, tap the name of the mode that you want to activate, then confirm, if necessary.

  • Page 125: 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 www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .

  • Page 126: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device.
  • Page 127 Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up ® ® data from your device to a PC or an Apple computer. These backup applications let you back up the following types of data: •...

  • Page 128: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Consult your service provider or local Sony service center for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or mobile device retailer.

  • Page 129: Tty

    minimum M3 or above as defined by the FCC in accordance with the latest ANSI Standard C63.19. The (M) rating refers to lower RF emission levels of the handset. Some hearing aids are also provided an (M) rating, and are more immune than others to interference.

  • Page 130: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    To confirm, tap Erase everything. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security repair feature in the layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
  • Page 131 Swimming pool Diving Shooting photos and videos under water Do not use your device in the following conditions: Salt water Other liquid Sand/mud chemicals Even if your device is resistant to dust and water, you should avoid exposing it unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust, sand and mud or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures.

  • Page 132: 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.
  • Page 133 FCC Caution: Please notice Sony Mobile did NOT perform the testing of Hearing Aid Compatibility of VoLTE and VoIP over Wi-Fi for CMRS air interfaces because the test instrumentation for it was not readily available at the time testing.

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