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Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide........................................................................6Overview............................................................................................6...
Page 6 - Getting started; About this User guide; This is the; Updating your; To check the current software version of your device; Overview
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z1 Compact 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 pa...
Page 7 - Assembly; To insert the micro SIM card
10 Main camera lens 11 Camera light 12 Second microphone 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Charger/USB port cover 15 Memory card slot cover 16 Charging dock connector 17 Micro SIM card slot cover Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the t...
Page 8 - To insert a memory card
1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and 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 up. 4 Insert the micro SIM ...
Page 9 - Starting your device for the first time; To turn on the device
To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the device, 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 f...
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
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 11 - Battery notification light status
Battery notification light status Green The battery charge level is greater than 90% Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © P...
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.
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. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 14 - Flicking; movement by tapping the screen.; Locking and unlocking the screen; other kinds of locks. See; Screen lock; To activate the screen; Home 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. This lock p...
Page 15 - Home screen panes; To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new pane...
Page 16 - Application screen; Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To delete a pane from your Home screen 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 delete, then tap . Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applicatio...
Page 17 - Navigating applications; To open the recently used applications window; Small apps
To search for an application from the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Tap Search apps . 3 Enter the name of the application that you want to search for. To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 To...
Page 18 - OK; Widgets
top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™. To open a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • Tap on the small app window. To...
Page 19 - 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 20 - 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 customisation menu appears. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Apps . 3 Scroll through the list ...
Page 21 - 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 22 - 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 Home screen, 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 notifi...
Page 23 - Notification icons
Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated Th...
Page 24 - Application overview
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data 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 pa...
Page 26 - 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 27 - Internet and networks; Browsing the web; To browse with Google ChromeTM; Internet and messaging settings; Internet and messaging settings. Here are some tips:
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 29 - To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically; To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
To turn on Wi-Fi® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings . 3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function. It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled. To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settin...
Page 30 - Sharing your mobile data connection; To share your data connection using a USB cable; Controlling data usage
Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi®...
Page 31 - Selecting mobile networks
To turn mobile data traffic on or off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage . 3 Drag the slider beside Mobile data accordingly to turn mobile data traffic on or off. When mobile data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connect...
Page 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - 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 35 - 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 36 - 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 37 - 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 38 - To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off; 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
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 . Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each loc...
Page 39 - Language settings; Personalising 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 minimise the keyboard. 4 Tap Continue . 5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN. 6 If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. 7 Tap OK . To create...
Page 40 - To set the time zone; Enhancing the sound output; To enhance the sound output automatically
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 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; Using the answering machine
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 46 - Rejecting a call with a text message; To reject a call with a text message; Ongoing calls
To set a time delay for automatic answering 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine . 3 Tap Pick up after . 4 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. 5 Tap Done . To listen to messages on the answering machine 1 From your Home screen, tap . ...
Page 47 - Using the call log; Forwarding calls
4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and d...
Page 49 - Conference calls; To make a conference call; Voicemail; To enter your voicemail number; Emergency calls
Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. To make a conference call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . 2 Dial the n...
Page 51 - 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 52 - 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 53 - 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 54 - 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 55 - 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 57 - 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 58 - Messaging and chat; Reading and sending messages; To create and send a message; To read a received 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 messagin...
Page 59 - Organising your messages
To reply to a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message. 3 Enter your reply and tap Send . To forward a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. 3 ...
Page 60 - 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 61 - 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 62 - 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 64 - 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 65 - 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 66 - 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 . 66 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 67 - 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 12...
Page 68 - 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 69 - 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 70 - 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 71 - 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 73 - 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 74 - 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 75 - 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 76 - 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 77 - To use the zoom function; Delete; Face detection; Focus mode; Using Smile ShutterTM to capture smiling faces
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 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , and select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To start recor...
Page 78 - Adding the geographical position to your photos; To turn on geotagging; General camera settings; Capturing mode settings overview
To turn on Smile Shutter™ 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then tap 3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. 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 sele...
Page 79 - To scan a barcode or QR code using Info-eyeTM
Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos. Info-eye™ The Info-eye™ application helps you search for information about things around you using your camera viewfinder. For example, you can snap a photo of a landmark and receive infor...
Page 80 - 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 on or turn off the shutter sound.; Data storage; white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.; Still camera settings; To adjust the still camera settings
Launch only 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 holdin...
Page 81 - with a higher resolution requires more memory.; Smile ShutterTM; to 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. 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 d...
Page 82 - HDR; ISO; increasing the ISO sensitivity.; Metering; amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
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 t...
Page 83 - Image stabiliser; you by compensating for small movements of the hand.; Preview; Face registration; Scene selection; to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Thi...
Page 84 - Video camera settings; To adjust the video camera settings; Video camera settings overview; Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The bu...
Page 85 - avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.; to before recording a video.; HDR video
HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia mess...
Page 86 - SteadyShotTM; helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.; Microphone; You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.; Flash
Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. SteadyShot™ Wh...
Page 88 - 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 89 - 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 90 - 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 91 - 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 92 - 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 93 - 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 94 - 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 95 - 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 effects ....
Page 96 - 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 97 - 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 98 - 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 99 - Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device; To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR 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 100 - Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless; To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCKTM3 wireless controller; NFC
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN . 3 Select a music category and browse to the track that you w...
Page 101 - To turn on the NFC function
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, 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 102 - 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 104 - To send items using Bluetooth
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth ® technology Share items with other Bluetooth ® compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth ® function, such as: • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files • Contacts • Web page...
Page 105 - 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 106 - Managing devices; To pair and connect an accessory; Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+TM
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 107 - Using your device as a wallet
You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory. Using your device as a wallet You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit ca...
Page 108 - Travel and maps; Using location services; To enable location services; To allow Google apps to access your location; Improving GPS accuracy; Google MapsTM and navigation
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 109 - To show your location on the map
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Int...
Page 110 - 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; Airplane mode; To turn on Airplane mode
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. To ac...
Page 111 - 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 112 - 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 114 - 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 115 - To install PC Companion on a PC; Media GoTM for Microsoft® Windows®; To install SonyTM Bridge for Mac on an Apple® Mac® computer; Updating your device; software; To check for new software
To install PC Companion on a PC 1 Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable. 2 Your device : Tap Install . 3 Computer : The PC Companion installation starts automatically. Follow the on- screen instructions complete the installation. You can also download PC Companion from www.sonymobile.com/glo...
Page 116 - Updating your device wirelessly; To download and install a system update; Updating your device using a computer; To update your device using a computer; Finding a lost device
Updating your device wirelessly Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a mobile network depen...
Page 117 - To activate the my Xperia service; IMEI number; To view your IMEI number; To view your IMEI number in the device
• As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions. To activate the my Xperia service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate . 3 Mark the che...
Page 118 - Improving battery time using STAMINA mode; Improving battery time using Low battery mode
To view which applications use the most battery power 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage . To view the estimated battery time 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . Improving battery time using STAMI...
Page 119 - 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; Improving memory performance; To view the memory status
To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi® feature 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . 3 Drag the slider beside Location-based Wi-Fi to the right. Improving battery time by queuing background data You can improve battery performance by setting your device to sen...
Page 120 - Managing files using a computer; Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage . 3 Tap Cached data > OK . When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 Make sure you have a me...
Page 121 - To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer; Network; To connect wirelessly to a paired device; Backing up and restoring content; Backing up data to a computer
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7. To prepare to use your device wirelessly wit...
Page 122 - Backing up with the Backup and restore application; To back up content using the Backup and restore application
• Media files To back up your data using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or theSony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple ® Mac ® computer. 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer : Open the PC Companion applica...
Page 123 - To restore content using the Backup and restore application; Restarting and resetting; To force the device to shut down; To perform a factory data reset; 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 124 - Important information; which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.
Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection (IP) ratings IP55 and IP58, as explained in the table below. To view more specific IP information about your device, go to www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ legal/testresults/ and click on the relevant device na...
Page 125 - Recycling your device; Find out more about the recycling options in your region at; Limitations to services and features
IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in diameter IPX4. Protected against splashing water IP5X. Protected against dust; limited ingress (no harmful deposit) IPX5. Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes IP6X. Dust tight IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray for at least ...