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Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide..........................................................................6Device overview..................................................................................6A...
Page 6 - Getting started; About this User guide; This is the; Updating your device; To check the current software version of your device; Device overview
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ ZR 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 108. ...
Page 7 - Assembly; To remove the back cover
11 Camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Port for charger/USB cable 14 Connector for charging dock 15 Speaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. To remove the bac...
Page 8 - To attach the back cover; Starting your device for the first time
To insert the micro SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery, then pull out the micro SIM card holder. 2 Place the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder, with the gold-colored contacts facing down. 3 Push the micro SIM card and the holder back into the phone. To insert a memory ca...
Page 9 - Why do I need a GoogleTM account?; To set up a GoogleTM account on your device; Charging your device; Battery and power management
To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a while for the device to start. To turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power ...
Page 10 - Battery notification light status
To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when chargi...
Page 11 - Learning the basics; Using the touchscreen; Tapping; Open or select an item.; Touching and holding
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. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a ...
Page 12 - Swiping; Scroll up or down a list.; Flicking; movement by tapping the screen.; Locking and unlocking the screen; Screen lock
Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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...
Page 13 - Home screen; shows the pane that you are currently in.; Home screen panes
To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . To unlock the screen • Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction. To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. ...
Page 14 - Application screen; Own order
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 Touch a...
Page 15 - Navigating applications; To open the recently used applications window
To arrange applications on the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS . To search for an application from the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the l...
Page 16 - Small apps; OK; Widgets
Small apps You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can have a web page open and then ...
Page 17 - Shortcuts and folders
To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets . 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the...
Page 18 - Apps; Folder name; Background and themes
1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. 2 In the customization menu, tap Apps . 3 Scroll through the list ...
Page 19 - Taking a screenshot; To take a screenshot; Status and notifications; To select which system icons to display in the status bar
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes , then select a theme. When you change a...
Page 20 - Notification light; Icons in the status bar; Status icons
To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications . 3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications. To take action on a notification • Tap the notific...
Page 21 - Notification icons
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 Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerpho...
Page 22 - 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. Us...
Page 23 - Download and install new applications and updates.
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....
Page 24 - Downloading applications; Downloading applications from Google PlayTM; To download an application from Google PlayTM; Downloading applications from other sources; To allow the download of applications from other sources
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 w...
Page 25 - Internet and networks; Browsing the web; to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.; Internet and MMS settings; these settings later from the Settings menu.
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 Goo...
Page 27 - To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically; To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
• Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name. FCC Caution: Operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use. For indoor and outdoor operation, connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point. Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show ...
Page 28 - To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy; Sharing your mobile data connection; To share your data connection using a USB cable; Controlling data usage
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 3 Press . 4 Tap Advanced . 5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep . 6 Select an option. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB ...
Page 29 - Selecting mobile networks
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn cellular data traffic on or off 1 From your Home screen, ta...
Page 30 - To select another network manually; To activate automatic network selection
To select another network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers . 3 Tap Search mode > Manual . 4 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move ou...
Page 31 - Synchronizing data on your device; Synchronizing with online accounts; To set up an online account for synchronization; Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®; To set up an EAS account for synchronization
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 da...
Page 32 - Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer; To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer; Contacts; To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer; Calendar
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email , then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronization interval for an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email , then ta...
Page 33 - Basic settings; Accessing 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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings...
Page 34 - SIM card protection; Screen settings
To enable touch tones 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound . 3 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). When a SIM card is locke...
Page 35 - Smart backlight control; To turn on the Smart backlight control function; To set up the Face Unlock feature; To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature; To create a screen lock pattern; To change the screen lock pattern
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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settin...
Page 36 - Language settings; Personalizing the Xperia; Date and time
To create a screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN . 2 Enter a numeric PIN. 3 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. 4 Tap Continue . 5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN. 6 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. 7 Tap OK . To create...
Page 37 - To set the time zone; Enhancing the sound output; Using Clear PhaseTM technology; To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear PhaseTM; Using xLOUDTM technology; To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUDTM
To set the time zone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time . 3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Select time zone . 5 Select an option. Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individ...
Page 38 - Typing text; To display the on-screen keyboard to enter 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 tex...
Page 39 - Entering text using voice input; from GoogleTM, and is available for a number of languages and regions.; Editing text; Application bar
To change the Gesture input settings 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings . 3 To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To use the one-handed keyboard 1 Open the on-screen ...
Page 40 - Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
To select text 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. 2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. 2 Select the text that y...
Page 41 - Calling; Making calls; application on your device. See; Instant messaging and video chat; To make a call by dialing
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 c...
Page 42 - Showing or hiding your phone number; Receiving calls; Rejecting a call with a message
To make an international call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone . 3 Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. 4 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 ...
Page 45 - Conference calls; Voicemail
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. To make a second call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . 2 Enter the number of the recipient ...
Page 46 - Emergency calls; a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
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 1 From your Home screen, tap ....
Page 47 - Transferring contacts; Transferring contacts using a computer; To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer; PC Companion; Transferring contacts using an online account; Other methods for transferring contacts; To import contacts from a memory card
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support . Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the So...
Page 48 - Searching and viewing contacts; To search for a contact
To import contacts using Bluetooth ® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth ® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 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. 3 Tap Accept ...
Page 49 - Adding and editing contacts
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap . 3 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. Alternatively, tap Phone con...
Page 50 - To create a new contact from a text message; Adding medical and emergency contact information; To enter your medical information
To create a new contact from a text message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap > Save . 3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact . 4 Edit the contact information and tap Done . Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case ...
Page 51 - To use existing contacts as ICE contacts; To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen; Favorites and groups; To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite
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 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency , then tap . 3 Mark the contacts you want to use as ICE contacts. 4...
Page 54 - Messaging and chat; Reading and sending messages; messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See; Internet and MMS; To create and send a message
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 sett...
Page 55 - Organizing your messages
To read a received message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the desired conversation. 3 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 1 From yo...
Page 56 - Calling from a message; To call a message sender; Messaging settings; To change your message notification settings
Calling from a message To call a message sender 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap a conversation. 3 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. 4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap ...
Page 57 - To start an instant message or a video call
1 Start a new chat or video call 2 Options 3 List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Hangouts . 3 Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list. 4 To...
Page 58 - Email; Setting up email; To set up an email account; To add an extra email account; Sending and receiving email messages
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 1 From your Home screen,...
Page 59 - Email preview pane
4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To download new email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email . 3 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. 4 To download new messages, ...
Page 60 - Organizing your email messages
To activate the preview pane 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email . 2 Tap , then tap Settings . 3 Tap General > Split view . 4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK . To read email messages using the preview pane 1 Make sure the preview pane is activated. 2 ...
Page 61 - Email account settings; To remove an email account from your device; GmailTM; To learn more about GmailTM
Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email . 3 Press , then tap Settings . 4 Select the account you want to remove. 5 Tap Delete account > OK . To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and...
Page 62 - Music; Transferring music to your device; directly into the file manager application on the computer. See; Managing files using a; SonyTM Bridge for Mac, go to; Listening to music
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on the 112...
Page 63 - To find song-related information online; To adjust the audio volume; WALKMAN homescreen
To play a song 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . 3 Select a music category, for example, under Artists , Albums , or Songs , then browse to the song that you want to open. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play cop...
Page 64 - Playlists
8 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 9 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 ...
Page 65 - Sharing music; Sharing music on FacebookTM
To create your own playlists 1 Open the WALKMAN home screen. 2 To add an album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the album or song. 3 In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist . 4 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK . You can also tap the album art and then t...
Page 66 - Recognizing music with TrackIDTM
To manage music from your friends 1 Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent . 2 Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. 3 Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™ . If desired, add a comment in the comments field. To view your shared music 1 Ope...
Page 68 - To delete a track from the track history; Music Unlimited online service; To get started with Music Unlimited
To delete a track from the track history 1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History . 2 Tap a track title, then tap Delete . 3 Tap Yes to confirm. Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songsover a mobile network or Wi-...
Page 69 - FM radio; Listening to the radio; To listen to the 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 head...
Page 70 - Favorite radio channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 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™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, ...
Page 71 - Camera; Taking photos and recording videos; To take a photo from the lock screen
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shor...
Page 72 - Delete; Face detection; Focus mode; Using Smile ShutterTM to capture smiling faces; Smile Shutter
To record a video using the camera key 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , and select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To start recording a video, press the camera key. 5 To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Activate the camera. 2 Point ...
Page 73 - To take a photo using Smile ShutterTM; Adding the geographical position to your photos; To turn on geotagging; General camera settings; Capturing mode settings overview; Superior auto
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ 1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. 2 The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. 3 If no smile is detected, press the c...
Page 74 - Geotagging; Tag photos with details of where you took them.; Touch capture; taken as soon as you release your finger.; Shutter sound; Choose to turn the shutter sound on or off.; Data storage; balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.; Still camera settings; To adjust the still camera settings
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the c...
Page 75 - with a higher resolution requires more memory.; Self timer; use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.; Smile ShutterTM; before taking a photo.; focus frame stays sharp.
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. 13MP 4128×3096(4:3) 13 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displ...
Page 76 - HDR; ISO; increasing the ISO sensitivity.; Metering; amount of light striking the image you want to capture.; Image stabilizer; by compensating for small movements of the hand.; Preview
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. 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. Object tracking When you select an object by ...
Page 77 - fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it. 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it. Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview...
Page 78 - Video camera settings; To adjust the video camera settings; Video camera settings overview; Adjust the video resolution for different formats.; avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color. Pet Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments...
Page 79 - you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting foc...
Page 80 - Flash; you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flash Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a l...
Page 81 - Photos and videos in Album; Viewing photos and videos; To view photos and videos; To change the size of the thumbnails
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. 1 ...
Page 82 - Sharing and managing photos and videos
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow . 2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music d...
Page 83 - Analyzing photos with faces in Album; Editing photos with the Photo editor application
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items . 2 Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. 3 Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To acti...
Page 84 - Photo albums
To apply special effects to a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once . 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save . To improve a photo using advanced settings 1 When you...
Page 85 - To view photos from online services in Album; Viewing your photos on a map
9 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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album > My alb...
Page 87 - Videos; Watching videos in the Movies application; To play a video in Movies
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play ...
Page 88 - Transferring video content to your device; Managing video content
To change settings in Movies 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies . 2 Tap > Settings , then change the settings as desired. To change the sound settings while a video is playing 1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap , then tap Sound settings ...
Page 89 - Video Unlimited service; To get started with Video Unlimited
Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can viewnot only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation ® Portable (PSP ® ), PlayStation ® 3 or PlayStation ® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, ...
Page 90 - Connectivity; Sharing content with DLNA CertifiedTM devices; Playing files from DLNA CertifiedTM devices on your device; To play a shared track on your device
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-F...
Page 91 - To set up file sharing with other DLNA CertifiedTM devices; To stop sharing files with other DLNA CertifiedTM devices; Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 3 Tap , then tap Media server . 4 To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a med...
Page 92 - Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless; To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless controller; NFC
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 1 Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Album . 4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view. 5 Tap the screen ...
Page 93 - To turn on the NFC function
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 94 - To share a web address with another device using NFC; Scanning NFC tags; To scan an NFC tag; Connecting to an NFC compatible device; Bluetooth; To turn on the Bluetooth
To share a web address with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 To open the web browser, find and tap . 4 Load the web page that you want to share. 5 Hold your device and the receiv...
Page 97 - Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect; between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:
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...
Page 98 - Managing devices; To pair and connect an accessory; Using your device as a wallet
To create a Smart Connect event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 3 On the Events tab, tap . 4 If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction scre...
Page 100 - Travel and maps; Using location services; To enable location services; To allow Google apps to access your location; Improving GPS accuracy
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 G...
Page 101 - Google MapsTM and navigation; before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.
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. So it's a good idea to ...
Page 102 - Using data traffic when traveling; Using your device with a car infotainment system
To show your location on the map 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Maps , then tap . To search for a location 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Maps . 3 In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find. 4 Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the sear...
Page 103 - Airplane mode; To turn on Airplane mode
To start MirrorLink™ manually 1 Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™ . 4 Tap OK . Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transce...
Page 104 - Calendar and alarm clock; To create a calendar event
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 ...
Page 105 - To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application; 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 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar . 2 Tap , then tap Settings . 3 Tap National holidays . 4 Select an option, or a combination o...
Page 107 - Support and maintenance; Support for your device; To access the Support application; Help in menus and applications; To allow the sending of usage info; Computer tools; PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows®
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find a...
Page 108 - SonyTM Bridge for Mac; software; To check for new software; Updating your device wirelessly; To download and install a system update
application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features . To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows® 8 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service ...
Page 109 - To download and install application updates; Updating your device using a computer; To update your device using a computer; Finding a lost device; To activate the my Xperia service
To download and install application updates 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Update Center > System . 3 To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically after download. Updatin...
Page 110 - Improving battery time using STAMINA mode
IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number • Turn ...
Page 111 - Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi®; To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi® feature; Improving battery time by queuing background data; To allow the queuing of background data; Memory and storage
can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobile data traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync. To activate Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . 3 Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. 4 If prompted, tap Activate . app...
Page 112 - Improving memory performance; Managing files using a computer
Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM. • C...
Page 113 - Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi; To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer; Network; To connect wirelessly to a paired device; Backing up and restoring content
• Downloaded files from the Internet: Internal storage or SD card\Downloads. • Files received via Bluetooth®: Internal storage or SD card\Bluetooth. • Files received via Android Beam (NFC): Internal storage\beam. • Screenshots taken on your device: Internal storage\DCIM\Pictures\Screenshots. If you'...
Page 114 - Backing up data to a computer; To back up your data using a computer; Backing up with the Backup and restore application; To back up content using the Backup and restore application
device by using the 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 updata from y...
Page 115 - To restore content using the Backup and restore application; Restarting and resetting; To force the device to shut down; Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
To restore content using the Backup and restore application 1 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your...
Page 116 - when your fingers are wet.; Important; which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.
• when your fingers are wet. • in some extreme weather conditions, for example, when it’s snowing or raining. • in fresh (non-saline) water depths of 1.5 meters or less, for example, in a fresh water lake or river. • in a chlorinated swimming pool.Even if your device is resistant to dust and water, ...
Page 117 - Recycling your device; more about the recycling options in your region at; Limitations to services and features
IPX8: Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water at depths greater than 1 meter. The exact conditions are specified for each device by the manufacturer. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/testresults. Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why ...