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Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide........................................................................6Device overview.................................................................................6Asse...
Page 6 - Getting started; About this User guide; This is the; Updating your device; on; Device overview
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z 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. T...
Page 7 - Assembly; To insert the micro SIM card
9 Headset connector 10 Camera lens 11 Second microphone 12 Camera light 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Strap hole 15 Speaker 16 Volume/Zoom key 17 Power key 18 Micro SIM slot Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherw...
Page 8 - To insert the memory card; To remove the micro SIM card
1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the side of the device, then detach the cover. 2 Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder. 3 Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the micro SIM card facing outwards. 4 Ins...
Page 9 - Starting your device for the first time; To turn on the device
To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. 3 Draw the card outwards to remove it fully. Starting your device fo...
Page 10 - Why do I need a GoogleTM account?; To set up a GoogleTM account on your device; Charging your device; Battery and power management; To charge your device; Battery notification light status
Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google Play™, the online store for downloa...
Page 12 - 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 13 - Pinching and spreading; Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.; Swiping; Scroll up or down a list.; Flicking; movement by tapping the screen.
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. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. ...
Page 14 - Locking and unlocking the screen; other kinds of locks. See; Screen lock; To activate the screen; Home screen; shows the pane that you are currently in.
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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is a...
Page 15 - To browse the Home screen; Home screen panes; To set a pane as the main Home screen pane; Application screen
To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home...
Page 17 - Navigating applications; open the application.; To open the recently used applications window; Small apps; To open a small app; To close a small app
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others continue to run...
Page 18 - OK; Widgets
To download a small app 1 From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap . 2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation. To move a small app • When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the sma...
Page 19 - Shortcuts and folders
To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To ...
Page 20 - Apps; Folder name; Background and themes; Wallpapers
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Apps . 3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application ge...
Page 22 - Notification light; Icons in the status bar; Status icons
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 f...
Page 23 - Notification icons; Application overview
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning messag...
Page 25 - 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 wo...
Page 26 - Internet and networks; Browsing the web; To browse with Google ChromeTM; Internet and MMS settings; download 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 28 - 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 29 - 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 30 - To turn mobile data traffic on or off; To control the mobile data usage of individual applications; Selecting mobile networks
your mobile 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 mobile data traffic on or off 1 From your Home ...
Page 32 - Synchronising data on your device; Synchronising with online accounts; To set up an online account for synchronisation; Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data...
Page 33 - To set up an EAS account for synchronisation; To change the settings of an EAS account; Synchronising with Outlook using a computer; To synchronise with your Outlook contacts using a computer; Contacts
To set up an EAS account for synchronisation 1 Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate network administrator, available. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync . 4 Enter your corporate email address and passw...
Page 34 - Calendar
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or theSony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple ® Mac ® computer. 2 Computer : Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. 3...
Page 35 - 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 36 - 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 37 - To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off; 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 adjust the idle time before the screen turns off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep . 3 Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as th...
Page 38 - Language settings; Personalising the Xperia; Date and time
To change the screen lock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock . 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device. To create a screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Securit...
Page 39 - X-RealityTM for mobile; To turn on X-RealityTM for mobile; Enhancing the sound output; Using Clear PhaseTM technology; To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear PhaseTM; Using xLOUDTM technology
To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time . 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. 4 Tap Set time . 5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute. 6 If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM , or vice versa. 7...
Page 40 - To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUDTM; Noise cancellation; To use a noise cancelling headset; To adjust the settings to the noise environment
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Sound effects . 3 Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked. 4 Tap Sound enhancements > Settings . 5 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect...
Page 41 - 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 42 - Entering text using voice input; To enable voice input; 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 43 - Personalising 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 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 you want...
Page 44 - Calling; Making calls; Instant messaging and video chat; To make a call by dialling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video ...
Page 45 - 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 48 - 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 49 - Emergency calls; To make an emergency call
To call your voicemail service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone . 3 Touch and hold 1 . 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 ca...
Page 50 - 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; Settings; 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 51 - 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 3 Tap Accept...
Page 52 - Adding and editing contacts
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Filter . 3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the li...
Page 53 - Adding medical and emergency contact information; To enter your medical information
To edit contact information about yourself 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap Myself , then tap . 3 Enter the new information or make the changes you want. 4 When you are done, tap Done . To create a new contact from a text message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Ta...
Page 54 - To add a new ICE contact; To use existing contacts as ICE contacts; Favourites and groups; To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
To add a new ICE contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency , then tap . 3 If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alte...
Page 56 - To export contacts to a SIM card
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. 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card . 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap M...
Page 57 - Messaging and chat; Reading and sending messages; 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 58 - Organising 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 59 - 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 that you want to call from the list that appears. 4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts,...
Page 60 - 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 61 - 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 63 - Email preview pane; To activate the preview pane; Organising your email messages; To sort your emails
Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time. To activate the preview pane 1 From your Home screen, tap , then fi...
Page 64 - To delete an email message; Email account settings; To remove an email account from your device; GmailTM
To delete an email message 1 In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete, then tap . 2 Tap Delete . In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it. Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Home ...
Page 65 - To learn more about GmailTM
4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help . 65 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 66 - Music; Transferring music to your device; directly into the file manager application on the computer. See; Managing files using a; If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the SonyTM Bridge for Mac; 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 page 11...
Page 67 - To find song-related information online; To adjust the audio volume; WALKMAN home screen
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 copyr...
Page 68 - 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 69 - 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 70 - Recognising 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 72 - 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 ofsongs over a mobile network or Wi-...
Page 73 - 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 favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or hea...
Page 74 - Favourite 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 75 - 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 View photos and videos 4 Take photos or record video clips 5 Go back a step or exit the camera 6 Capturing mode settings icon 7 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 8 Front camera To take a photo from the lock scree...
Page 76 - Delete; Face detection; Focus mode; Using Smile ShutterTM to capture smiling faces; Smile Shutter
To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Activate the camera. 2 Point the camera towards the subject. 3 Tap to start recording. 4 Tap to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode. To view your photos and videos 1 Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to ope...
Page 77 - Adding the geographical position to your photos; neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.; General camera settings; Capturing mode settings overview
Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.When appears on the camera screen...
Page 78 - Still camera settings; To adjust the still camera settings
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. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save...
Page 79 - Smile ShutterTM; to before taking a photo.; focus frame stays sharp.
9 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 5MP 2592×1944(4:3) 5 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel re...
Page 80 - HDR; ISO; increasing the ISO sensitivity.; Metering; amount of light striking the image you want to capture.; Image stabiliser; you by compensating for small movements of the hand.; Preview
HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing ...
Page 81 - to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the camera screen: Auto The camera automatically determines if...
Page 82 - 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.
Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. ...
Page 83 - helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to f...
Page 84 - Scene selection
On Off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scene selection feature is off an...
Page 85 - 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 86 - 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 87 - Analysing 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 88 - 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 89 - Viewing your photos on a map
6 View your photos in globe mode 7 View photos and videos on Picasa™ 8 View photos and videos on Facebook™ 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. T...
Page 90 - To add a geotag to a photo
3 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 4 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 5 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 locatio...
Page 91 - 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 y...
Page 92 - Transferring video content to your device; Managing files; Managing video content; To get movie information manually; To clear information about a video
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 93 - To delete a video; Video Unlimited service; To get started with Video Unlimited
To delete a video 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies . 2 Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete. 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears. 4 Tap Delete again to confirm. Video Unlimited service Use ...
Page 94 - Connectivity; Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable; To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input; Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
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 a HDMI cable and 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 95 - To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen; Sharing content with DLNA CertifiedTM devices; Playing files from DLNA CertifiedTM devices on your device; To play a shared track on your device
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen 1 TV : Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 Your device : From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring . 4 Tap Turn on Screen mirror...
Page 96 - 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
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for acce...
Page 97 - To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device; Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless
render, or 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 ...
Page 98 - To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless controller; NFC; To turn on the NFC function
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 1 Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on. 2 Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device...
Page 99 - Scanning NFC tags
To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to...
Page 100 - To scan an NFC tag; Connecting to an NFC compatible device; Bluetooth; To turn on the Bluetooth; Naming your device; To give your device a name; Pairing with another Bluetooth
To scan an NFC tag 1 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. 2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to...
Page 103 - Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect; your headset 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 104 - 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 106 - 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 mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS...
Page 107 - Google MapsTM and navigation; To show your location on the map
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 s...
Page 108 - Using data traffic when travelling; To activate or deactivate data roaming; Using your device with a car infotainment system; To connect your device to a car infotainment system; To start MirrorLinkTM manually
To make a map available offline 1 While viewing a map, tap the search field. 2 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™ • When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help . Using data traff...
Page 109 - Airplane mode; To turn on 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. You can a...
Page 110 - 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 sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from t...
Page 111 - 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 113 - 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 114 - SonyTM Bridge for Mac; software; To check for new software; Updating your device wirelessly; To download and install a system update
Companion 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...
Page 115 - 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 Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Update Centre > 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. Updati...
Page 116 - IMEI number; To view your IMEI number; To view your IMEI number in the device; To view which applications use the most battery power; 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 You can...
Page 117 - Memory and storage
To activate STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . 3 Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate , if prompted. appears in the status bar once the battery reaches a set level. To select which applications to run in STAMINA ...
Page 118 - Improving memory performance
language settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendar events, photos, videos and music. • You can use a removable memory card of up to 32 GB to get more storage space. Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to this type of memo...
Page 119 - Managing files using a computer; 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
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing files using a computer on page 119. Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop co...
Page 120 - To remove a pairing with another device; Backing up and restoring content; Backing up data to a computer; To back up your data using a computer; Backing up with the Backup and restore application
To remove a pairing with another device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity . 3 Select the paired device that you want to remove. 4 Tap Forget . Backing up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other...
Page 121 - Restarting and resetting; To force the device to shut down
• Applications downloaded from Google Play™ • Multimedia messages • System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings) • Text messages You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from Google Play™. To back up content using the Backup and resto...
Page 122 - Using your device in wet and dusty conditions; Important information
1 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset . 4 To delete information, such as pic...
Page 123 - second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water.; Recycling your device; Find out more about the recycling options in your region at; Limitations to services and features
IP (Ingress Protection) rating Your device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The second digit indi...