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User Guide
User guide
Xperia™ Z3 Dual
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Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Learning the basics......................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen...........................................................................16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps.......................................................................................18
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................20
Background and themes..................................................................21
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Recording your screen.....................................................................21
Status and notifications...................................................................22
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................23
Application overview........................................................................25
Downloading applications............................................................27
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................27
Downloading applications from other sources................................27
Internet and networks..................................................................28
Browsing the web............................................................................28
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................28
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................29
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................31
Controlling data usage.....................................................................33
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................34
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................34
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................35
Synchronising data on your device..............................................36
Synchronising with online accounts................................................36
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................36
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................37
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Basic settings...............................................................................39
Accessing settings...........................................................................39
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................39
SIM card protection.........................................................................40
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................41
Screen settings................................................................................41
Screen lock......................................................................................42
Language settings............................................................................44
Date and time...................................................................................44
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................44
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................44
Enhancing the sound output............................................................45
Noise cancellation............................................................................46
Typing text...................................................................................47
On-screen keyboard........................................................................47
Phonepad.........................................................................................48
Entering text using voice input........................................................49
Editing text.......................................................................................49
Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard...............................................50
Calling..........................................................................................51
Making calls.....................................................................................51
Receiving calls.................................................................................52
Smart call handling..........................................................................53
Ongoing calls...................................................................................54
Using the call log.............................................................................54
Forwarding calls...............................................................................55
Restricting calls................................................................................55
Multiple calls....................................................................................56
Conference calls..............................................................................57
Voicemail..........................................................................................57
Emergency calls...............................................................................57
Contacts.......................................................................................59
Transferring contacts.......................................................................59
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................60
Adding and editing contacts............................................................61
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................62
Favourites and groups.....................................................................63
Sending contact information............................................................64
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................64
Backing up contacts........................................................................64
Messaging and chat.....................................................................66
Reading and sending messages......................................................66
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Organising your messages..............................................................67
Calling from a message...................................................................68
Messaging settings..........................................................................68
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................68
Email.............................................................................................70
Setting up email...............................................................................70
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................70
Email preview pane..........................................................................71
Organising your email messages.....................................................72
Email account settings.....................................................................73
Gmail™............................................................................................73
Music............................................................................................75
Transferring music to your device...................................................75
Listening to music............................................................................75
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................76
Playlists............................................................................................78
Sharing music..................................................................................78
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................79
Visualiser .........................................................................................79
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................79
Music Unlimited online service........................................................81
FM radio.......................................................................................82
Listening to the radio.......................................................................82
Favourite radio channels..................................................................83
Sound settings.................................................................................83
Camera.........................................................................................84
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................84
Face detection.................................................................................85
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................85
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................86
General camera settings..................................................................86
Still camera settings.........................................................................89
Video camera settings.....................................................................93
Photos and videos in Album........................................................97
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................97
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................98
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................99
Album home screen menu.............................................................100
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................101
Videos........................................................................................103
Watching videos in the Movies application...................................103
Transferring video content to your device.....................................104
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Managing video content................................................................104
Video Unlimited service.................................................................105
Connectivity...............................................................................106
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............106
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................106
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................107
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/
DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller.............................................109
NFC................................................................................................110
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................112
One-touch setup............................................................................114
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................115
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............115
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................116
Using your device as a wallet........................................................117
Travel and maps.........................................................................118
Using location services..................................................................118
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................119
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................120
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................120
Airplane mode................................................................................121
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................122
Calendar.........................................................................................122
Alarm and clock.............................................................................123
Support and maintenance..........................................................126
Support for your device.................................................................126
Computer tools..............................................................................126
Updating your device.....................................................................127
Finding a lost device .....................................................................128
IMEI number...................................................................................129
Battery and power management...................................................129
Memory and storage......................................................................131
Managing files using a computer...................................................132
Backing up and restoring content.................................................133
Restarting and resetting.................................................................135
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................136
Recycling your device....................................................................137
Limitations to services and features..............................................137
Legal information...........................................................................138
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z3 Dual 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 127.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Overview
1 Charging/Notification light
2 Headset jack
3 Second microphone
4 Proximity/Light sensor
5 Ear speaker/Second speaker
6 Front camera lens
7 Nano SIM card slot cover
8 Power key
9 Volume/Zoom key
10 Camera key
11 Main microphone/Speaker
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12 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13 Main camera lens
14 Camera light
15 GPS antenna area
16 Cover for charger/USB port and memory card slot
17 NFC™ detection area
18 Charging dock connector
19 Strap hole
NFC payments are only supported when an NFC-enabled SIM card is inserted in the lower
SIM card slot, which is indicated by the number "1". Make sure you position the NFC-enabled
SIM card properly in the holder before you insert the holder into the slot.
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
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Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into
the device. Also, don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
To insert the nano SIM cards
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
1Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder (or
holders).
3Place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card holder, then
reinsert the holder.
4Re-attach the cover.
Make sure you reinsert each nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation. When you drag a
holder out to insert a nano SIM card, do not turn the holder around.
To insert the memory card
1Remove the memory card slot cover.
2With the gold coloured contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the
memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.
To remove the nano SIM cards
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1Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holders
from their slots.
3Remove the nano SIM cards.
4Insert the nano SIM card holders back into their slots.
5Re-attach the nano SIM card slot cover.
To remove the memory card
1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
3Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away. And you can download Internet settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
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To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
3Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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 downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
mandatory if you want to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the
performance in
Battery and power management
on page 129.
To charge your device
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1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug 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 charging
begins.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
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%
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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 list.
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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.
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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 prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the
middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add
other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock
on page 42.
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. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
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beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted
dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
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
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick 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
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick 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
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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To search for an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap Search apps.
3Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites 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 are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is
paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time
you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•Tap and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2Tap 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 download a small app
1From the favourites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search 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 small
app, then move it to the desired location.
To minimise a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favourites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch 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.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security
2Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
3To lock the screen, press the power key.
4To activate the screen, briefly press the power key.
5Swipe inwards from the upper part of the screen until appears, then tap it.
6If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
7Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
The items that appear when you tap are available by default and cannot be modified.
To move a widget on the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .
The camera icon at the bottom of the screen is there by default and cannot be removed.
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Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
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Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock screen.
3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
To view your screenshot
•Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on
your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create
tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips
are automatically saved in Album.
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1 Minimise/Resume the record screen window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Access the screen recording settings
5 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap .
3When the record screen window is open, tap . The timer for recording
appears.
4To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1When the record screen window is open, tap to make front camera screen
recording window appears.
2To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
3To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap .
4To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap .
When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag to resize the window, and
tap to record a still picture.
To view the recent screen recordings
•After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to
view the most recent recordings of your screen.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications.
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To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
LTE is available
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Mobile data network is available
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
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Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
SIM card 1 is inserted
SIM card 2 is inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Status bar icons.
3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the
status bar.
Notification icons
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 message
Error message
Missed call
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Call ongoing
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To manage notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications.
3Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content
with your friends.
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Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos.
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
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 or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all
areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Play Store.
3Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security.
3Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
Go on the keyboard.
1 Go to the homepage
2 Search and address field
3 Refresh the page
4 Access browser tabs
5 View help and options
6 Go back a page in the browser history
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available
Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct
Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-
installed on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
•In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first
time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to
download these settings later from the Settings menu.
•You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information.
•If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is
not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
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successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet
and MMS settings.
4Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears
in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Access Point Names > .
5Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
6Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
8When you're done, tap , then tap Save.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Access Point Names.
5To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and
receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device
remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come
within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
•Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
•Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
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To turn on Wi-Fi®
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings.
3Drag 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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings.
3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap .
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can
also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data
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connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when
to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4Press .
5Tap Advanced.
6Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Press .
4Tap Advanced.
5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6Select an option.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish
secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of
wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing
network without entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:
•Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for
example, a router.
•PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number),
which you enter on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4Tap , then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4Tap > WPS PIN Entry.
5On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
•USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable.
•Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other
devices via Bluetooth®.
•Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot – share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up
to 10 other devices, including devices that support WPS technology.
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To share your data connection using a USB cable
1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3From your Home screen, tap .
4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device
1Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each
other.
2Your device: Turn on mobile data, then mark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox
under Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection
using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions
to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system,
tap the settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under
Settings > Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
4Your device: Wait for to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup
is complete.
5To stop sharing your mobile data connection, unmark the Bluetooth tethering
checkbox.
The Bluetooth tethering checkbox becomes unmarked every time you turn off your device or
turn off the Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data, see
To pair your device with
another Bluetooth® device
on page 113 and
To turn data traffic on or off
on page 33.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6Tap Save.
7Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
8If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
9To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection
1Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings.
4Make sure that the Discoverable checkbox is marked.
5Under Configure Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is
secured by a password.
6Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap
> WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported
device.
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To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over
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 data traffic on or off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Select the SIM card that you use for data traffic.
4Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth®
connections.
To set a data usage warning
1Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4Select a SIM card.
5To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive
a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you
set.
To set a mobile data usage limit
1Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4Select a SIM card.
5Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
6To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired
value.
Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To control the mobile data usage of individual applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Select a SIM card.
4Find and tap the desired application.
5Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
6To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app
settings and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
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To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic
Either of the two SIM cards inserted in your device can handle data traffic, but only
one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the
SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can
select or change it later via the Settings menu.
To change the SIM card used for data traffic
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic.
3Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK to
confirm.
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for
example, 3G or LTE.
Selecting mobile networks
Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can
select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are
inserted in your device:
•One LTE network and one GSM network
•One WCDMA network and one GSM network
•Two GSM networks
For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between mobile
networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can
also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for each SIM
card, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Network Mode, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Network operators.
5Tap Search mode > Manual.
6Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Network operators.
5Tap Search mode > Automatic.
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Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example,
VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for
users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside
of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.
For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
To add a virtual private network
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3Tap .
4Select the type of VPN to add.
5Enter your VPN settings.
6Tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4Enter the required information.
5Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1Drag the status bar downwards.
2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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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
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronise each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronisation
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.
3Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronise manually with an online account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account
that you want to synchronise with. A list of items that can be synchronised with
the account appears .
3Mark the items that you want to synchronise.
4Tap , then tap Sync now.
To remove an online account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account
that you want to remove.
3Tap , then tap Remove account.
4Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate
email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts
applications.
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To set up an EAS account for synchronisation
1Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your
corporate network administrator, available.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4Enter your corporate email address and password.
5Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and
then tap Next.
6Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow
your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
To change the settings of an EAS account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Email, then tap .
3Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Email, then tap .
3Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove an EAS account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that
you want to remove.
3Tap , then tap Remove account.
4Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer
You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and
the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the
calendar and contacts from your Outlook account.
For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application on an Apple® Mac® computer, see
Computer tools
on page 126.
To synchronise with your Outlook contacts using a computer
1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3Click Start to start the
Contacts
and
Contacts Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook contacts.
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To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3Click Start to start the
Calendar
and
Calendar Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings.
To view information about your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode
1Make sure that Tap to wake up mode is turned on. To turn it on, tap Settings >
Display, then mark the Tap to wake up checkbox.
2Double-tap the screen.
This feature is applicable only when your Screen lock is None.
To open the Quick settings panel
•Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards.
To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2Touch and hold an icon, then drag and drop to the Quick settings panel for
display.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.
Sound, ringtone and volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it
doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key
•Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To set your device to vibrate mode
•Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To set your device to silent mode
1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the
status bar.
2Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
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To set a ringtone
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3Select a SIM card.
4Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your
device.
5To confirm, tap Done.
To select the notification sound
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your
device.
4Tap Done.
To enable touch tones
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark 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 locked, the subscription linked to the
card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time
you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK
(Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your
network operator.
To set up a SIM card lock
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Select a SIM card.
4Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
5Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you
restart the device.
To remove a SIM card lock
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Select a SIM card.
4Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
5Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Select SIM1 or SIM2.
4Tap Change SIM PIN.
5Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
7Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1Enter the PUK code and tap .
2Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Using multiple SIM cards
Your device works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming
communication to both SIM cards and you can select from which number you want
to place outgoing communication. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to
enable the SIM cards in the settings menu of your device. If both SIM cards are
locked with a PIN code when you turn on your device, you can choose to only unlock
and use one SIM card. In other words, you can bypass one locked SIM card.
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3Mark or unmark the SIM1 and SIM2 checkboxes.
To rename a SIM card
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.
4Tap OK.
To bypass a locked SIM card when both SIM cards are locked
1Turn on your device, and select the SIM card that you want to unlock.
2Enter the relevant PIN code and tap . The selected SIM card becomes
unlocked.
3When you are prompted to enter the PIN for the second SIM card, tap Skip.
The Home screen appears and you can now use the device with one SIM card
enabled.
To enable a locked SIM card
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3Select the SIM card that is locked.
4Enter the relevant PIN code.
You can also enable a locked SIM card from the Notification panel.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
4Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings> Sound.
3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap
soft keys and certain applications.
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To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3Select 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 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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right.
Screen lock
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is
listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
•Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen
•Bluetooth Unlock – unlocks your device by using paired Bluetooth devices
•Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it
•Unlock pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
•Unlock PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
•Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
To change screen lock type
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
To unlock the screen using the Bluetooth® unlock feature
Make sure that your device and other Bluetooth® devices are paired before you use the
Bluetooth® unlock feature. For more information about pairing, see
To pair your device with
another Bluetooth® device
on page 113.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security.
2Tap Screen lock > Bluetooth unlock.
3Tap Continue and select the device that you want to use to unlock the screen,
then tap Continue.
4Choose an option as the backup lock to unlock the screen when no
Bluetooth® devices are connected.
5In other Bluetooth® devices, find and tap the name of your device under
Settings > Bluetooth > Paired devices. When Connected appears on the
Bluetooth® devices, press the power key on your device immediately.
If your device is disconnected from other Bluetooth® devices, you need to unlock the screen
using a PIN or a Pattern.
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To set up the Face Unlock feature
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.
2Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo
of your face.
3After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
4Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to
complete the setup.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1Activate the screen.
2Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face
Unlock photo.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlock
method to unlock the screen.
To create a screen lock pattern
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3Follow the instructions in your device.
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to
either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or, if you have a Google account set up on your
device, enter your account information (password and username) to unlock the device.
To change the screen lock pattern
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
2Enter a numeric PIN.
3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
4Tap Continue.
5Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
7Tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock >
Password.
2Enter a password.
3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
4Tap Continue.
5Re-enter and confirm your password.
6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
7Tap OK.
To view notifications from the lock screen
1From the lock screen, drag the status bar downwards.
2Tap the notification that you want to view.
You can only view notifications from the lock screen when you lock your screen with the
Swipe mode.
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Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.
You can also change the writing language for text input. See
Personalising the
Xperia™ keyboard
on page 50.
To change the language
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3Select an option.
4Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To set the date manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4Tap Set date.
5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6Tap Set.
To set the time manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4Tap Set time.
5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
7Tap Set.
To set the time zone
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4Tap Select time zone.
5Select an option.
X-Reality™ for mobile
Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and
videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-
Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to
reduce battery consumption.
To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
3Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected.
Super-vivid mode
Sony’s super-vivid mode intensifies and saturates the colours for images to increase
the sharpness and contrast.
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To turn on Super-vivid mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
3Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound
settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic
normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos. And you can
listen to high-resolution audio using a regular headset (connected via the headset
socket) or by connecting your device with a digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier
(DAC/amp) either wirelessly or by cable via the micro USB port of your device.
To enhance the sound output manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
3Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
To adjust the sound settings manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
3Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked.
4Tap Sound effects > Equaliser.
5Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down.
The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
3Mark the Dynamic normaliser checkbox.
High-resolution audio
There are different ways to listen to your music and videos in high-resolution audio:
•Connect a headset to your device using the regular headset socket.
•Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a high-
resolution digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) and then connect your
headphones or speakers to it. For example, you can use the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi-
Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier or the Sony TA-A1ES High-Resolution Audio Stereo
Amplifer to get a much higher quality sound.
•Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a digital-to-
analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) and then connect this device to a home
sound system (via the system’s amplifier).
•Stream the sound (wirelessly or via micro USB cable) from your device to an all-in-
one high-resolution DAC amplifier/speaker system such as the Sony SRS-X9 Ultra
Premium Hi-Res Bluetooth® Speaker.
You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC/amp devices, such as the Sony
MAP-S1, using, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® or DLNA technology.
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
1Connect the headset to your device via the headset socket.
2Using the relevant application in your device, play the audio or video file that
you want to listen to in high-resolution.
Sound outputted via the headset socket/jack is by default in high resolution and no changes
to settings are necessary. A digital-to-analogue converter in the device converts the sound to
analogue format.
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To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
3Mark the Hi-res Audio via USB checkbox.
4Using a USB cable, connect your device to one of the following device types:
•a portable digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) device, for
example, the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi-Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier.
•the high-resolution player/amplifier unit (DAC/amp) of a home
entertainment/sound system, for example, the Sony MAP-S1or Sony TA-
A1ES.
5Make sure the amplifier is connected to a set of speakers or headphones.
6Using the relevant application in your device, play the audio or video file that
you want to listen to in high-resolution.
You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC/amplifier devices, such as the Sony
MAP-S1, using, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® or DLNA technology.
Noise cancellation
Your device supports noise cancelling headsets. By using a noise cancelling headset
with your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for example,
to music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You can also
use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read.
To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended.
To use a noise cancelling headset
1Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
2From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise
cancelling, then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to the right.
3If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback
or when the screen is active, mark the Power saver mode checkbox.
4If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled for as long as the headset is
connected, unmark the Power saver mode checkbox.
A noise cancelling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.
When a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device for the first time, you can also
select the noise cancelling headset type by dragging down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and then tapping Headphones connected.
To adjust the settings to the noise environment
1Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise cancelling > Noise
environment.
4Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.
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Typing text
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter
to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen
keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed
keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the
language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.
Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email
and text messaging applications.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Enter a space.
4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.
5Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
6Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
access extra characters in the language.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•Tap a text entry field.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
•When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To enter text character by character
1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to
get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter
"é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your
finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
To enter a period
•After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
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To enter text using the Gesture input function
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace the word that you want to write.
2After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and
select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire
word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
To change the Gesture input settings
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
3To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the
Gesture input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .
2Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
3To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen,
tap or accordingly.
To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .
Phonepad
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you
predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input
method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait
orientation.
1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep
tapping the key until the desired character is selected.
2 Delete a character before the cursor.
3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
4 Enter a space.
5 Display symbols and smileys.
6 Display numbers.
7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3Tap Portrait keyboard, then select the Phonepad option.
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To enter text using the Phonepad
•When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if
the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears
or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected.
Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
•When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys
appears.
2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the
words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental
technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To enable voice input
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
To enter text using voice input
1Open the on-screen keyboard.
2Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
3When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.
4Edit the text manually if necessary.
To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap .
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing
tools by double-tapping the entered text. The editing tools then become available via
an application bar.
Application bar
1 Close the application bar
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
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To select text
1Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
by tabs on both sides.
2Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.
To use the magnifier
•When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified
and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
To edit text
1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and
other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing
languages, text prediction and correction. The keyboard can use text that you have
written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a
Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you
started quickly.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4Tap OK to confirm.
To use your writing style
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
To select a keyboard layout variant
Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages.
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3Tap Writing languages, then tap .
4Select a keyboard layout variant.
5Tap OK to confirm.
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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 call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging
and video chat application on your device. See
Instant messaging and video chat
on
page 68.
1 Open your contacts list
2 View your call log entries
3 View your favourite contacts
4 View all contact groups saved to your device
5 Delete number
6 Dialpad
7 View more options
8 Call button
9 Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialling
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Enter the number of the recipient and tap .
To make a call using smart dial
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
4Tap the contact you want to call.
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To make an international call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number,
then tap .
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2In the customisation menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial
number.
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when
you call them.
To show or hide your phone number
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Additional settings > Caller ID.
Receiving calls
To answer a call
To decline a call
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Using the answering machine
You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when
you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and
determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically.
You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy
to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine
directly from your device.
Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.
To record a greeting message for the answering machine
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Answering Machine > Greetings.
5Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
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To enable automatic answering
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card and tap Answering Machine.
4Mark the Answering Machine checkbox.
If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
To reject a call with the answering machine
•When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then select
Reject with Answering Machine.
To set a time delay for automatic answering
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card and tap Answering Machine.
4Tap Pick up after.
5Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
6Tap Done.
To listen to messages on the answering machine
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Answering Machine > Messages.
5Select the voice message that you want to listen to.
You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping .
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a
message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging
conversation with the contact.
You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or
you can create a new message. You can also create you own personalised messages
by editing the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message
1When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then tap
Reject with message.
2Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message
upwards.
2Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > General > Reject call with message.
3Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4Tap OK.
Smart call handling
You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart
call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way:
•Answer: bring the device to your ear.
•Reject: shake the device.
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•Ringer off: place the device face down.
To turn on Smart call handling
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation > Motion.
3Tap Smart call handling.
4Drag the slider beside Smart call handling to the right.
Ongoing calls
1 Enter numbers during a call
2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call
4 Open your contacts list
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 dialled calls .
To view your missed calls
1When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling,
touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.
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To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5Edit the contact details and tap Done.
To hide the call log
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Tap > Hide call log.
Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service. You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when
SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM
reachability. You must enable it manually.
To forward calls
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Call Forwarding and select an option.
5Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Call Forwarding.
5Select an option, then tap Disable.
To enable the Dual SIM reachability function
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > Dual SIM reachability.
3Drag the slider beside Dual SIM reachability to the right.
Restricting calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed
Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If you want to block a certain
number, visit and download applications from Google Play™ which support this
function.
To block incoming or outgoing calls
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Call barring, and select an option.
5Enter the password and tap Enable.
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
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To enable or disable fixed dialling
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Fixed dialling numbers.
5If you want to enable fixed dialing, select Activate fixed dialling. If you want to
disable fixed dialing, select Deactivate fixed dialling.
6Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling numbers.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2.
5Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
7Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
Multiple calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time.
When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Additional settings.
5To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
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
1During an ongoing call, tap .
2Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.
To answer a third call and end the ongoing call
•When the third call comes in, tap End current call and answer.
To reject a third call
•When the third call comes in, tap Decline incoming call.
To switch between multiple calls
•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this
call.
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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
1During an ongoing call, tap .
2Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put
on hold.
3Tap to add the second participant to the conference call.
4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference call.
2Tap the telephone number of the participant to have a private conversation.
3To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
To release a participant from a conference call
1During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference call.
2Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
•During the conference call, tap End conference call.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To set up voicemail
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number.
5Enter your voicemail number.
6Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Touch 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 card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and Tap Phone.
3Enter the emergency number and tap . To delete a number, tap .
You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are
barred.
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To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2Enter the emergency number and tap .
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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 is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for
Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and
transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer supports several device brands,
including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, and Nokia.
You need:
•An Internet-connected computer.
•A USB cable for your old device.
•A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•Your old device.
•Your new Android™ device.
To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer
1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for
Mac is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application,
then click
Xperia™ Transfer
and follow the instructions to transfer your
contacts.
Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,
for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you
can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth®
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.
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To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is
set to visible.
2When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the
notification.
5Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Import contacts.
3Select a SIM card.
4To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all
contacts, tap Import all.
Searching and viewing contacts
1 Contacts, Calling, Favourites and Groups tabs
2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information
3 View contact details
4 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
5 Access communication options for the contact
6 Search for contacts
7 Add a contact
8 View more options
To search for a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search
contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.
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To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Filter.
3In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account
appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
4When you are finished, tap Done.
Adding and editing contacts
To add a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap .
3If 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. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to
use and save this contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are finished, tap Done.
After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the default
account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular
account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a
contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to
create a new contact and select a different account to save it to.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Edit the desired information.
4When you are finished, tap Done.
Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To associate a picture with a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.
To personalise the ringtone for a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap > Set ringtone.
4Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your
device, then tap Done.
5Tap Done.
To delete contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,
then select Mark all.
4Tap , then tap Delete.
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To edit contact information about yourself
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap Myself, then tap .
3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4When you are done, tap Done.
To create a new contact from a text message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap > Save.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Adding medical and emergency contact information
You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts
application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you
are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case
of emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security
lock screen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN,
pattern or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen
2 View more options
3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
4 Medical information
5 ICE contact list
6 Create new ICE contacts
7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap , then mark the Show personal information checkbox.
To enter your medical information
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap , then tap Edit medical info.
4Edit the desired information.
5When you are finished, tap Done.
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To add a new ICE contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3If 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. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to
use and save this contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are finished, tap Done.
The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make
a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the
phone 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
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts.
4When you are finished, tap Done.
The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency
personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency
personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other
information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts.
To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap , then tap Settings.
4Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox.
Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default.
To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap , then tap Settings.
4Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox.
Some network operators may not support ICE calls.
Favourites and groups
Contacts that you mark as favourites appear under the favourites tab in the Contacts
application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This
way you get quicker access to these contacts. You can also assign contacts to
groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts
application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.
3Tap .
To view your favourite contacts and top contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap .
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To assign a contact to a group
1In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.
4Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap Myself.
3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Mark several.
3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all
contacts.
4Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries
by mistake, you can separate them again later.
To link contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3Press , then tap Link contact.
4Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then
tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the
second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the
Contacts list.
To separate linked contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.
3Tap OK.
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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.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Export contacts.
3Select a SIM card.
4Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all
your contacts.
5Tap Export.
6Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on
your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing
contacts on your SIM card.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means
that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send
multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and MMS settings
on page 28.
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
1 Go back to the list of conversations
2 Call the message sender
3 View options
4 Sent and received messages
5 Send a completed message using SIM card 1
6 Send a completed message using SIM card 2
7 Add attachments
8 Attach a location
9 Attach a handwritten note or image
10 Take a photo and attach it
11 Attach a photo saved on your device
12 Text entry field
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To create and send a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap .
3Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
4Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.
6To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the desired conversation.
3If 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
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message.
3Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.
3Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward
message.
4Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
5Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation you want to open.
3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then
tap Download message.
4Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
Organising your messages
To delete a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap
> Delete.
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To star a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation you want to open.
3In the message you want to star, tap .
4To unstar a message, tap .
To view starred messages
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3All starred messages appear in a list.
To search for messages
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Search.
3Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
Calling from a message
To call a message sender
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap a conversation.
3Tap .
4Tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap > Save.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
5For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Select a SIM card.
4Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.
After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have
been successfully delivered.
Instant messaging and video chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers,
Android™ devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call
with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are
offline. You can also view and share photos easily.
Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and
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click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how
to use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
1 Start a new chat or video call
2 Options
3 List of contacts
To start an instant message or a video call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Hangouts.
3Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle
name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.
4To start an instant messaging session, tap .
5To start a video call, tap .
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
1When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.
2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and begin
to chat.
To learn more about Hangouts™
•When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap , then tap Help.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap Add account.
4Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the
email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup
manually.
5When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable.
6When you are finished, tap Next.
Sending and receiving email messages
1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
2 Write a new email message
3 Search for email messages
4 Access settings and options
5 List of email messages
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To download new email messages
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
4To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.
When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.
To read your email messages
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all
your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox in the drop
down menu.
4In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want
to read.
To create and send an email message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account from
which you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
3Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select
one or more recipients from your Contacts list.
4Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To reply to an email message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then
tap Reply or Reply all.
2Enter your reply, then tap .
To forward an email message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then
tap Forward.
2Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap and select a recipient
from your Contacts list.
3Enter your message text, then tap .
To view an email message attachment
1Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to
view. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .
2After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
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.
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To change the email preview pane settings
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Split view.
3Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To read email messages using the preview pane
1Make sure the preview pane is activated.
2Open your email inbox.
3Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
4To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located
between the email list and the email body).
5To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.
Organising your email messages
To sort your emails
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you
want to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all your
email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.
4Tap , then tap Sort.
5Select a sorting option.
To search for emails
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the
account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you
want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined
view.
3Tap .
4Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
5The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that
you want to open.
To view all folders for one email account
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you
want to check.
3Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
1In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to
delete, then tap .
2Tap Delete.
In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.
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To move an email message to another folder
1In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.
2Tap Move, then select a folder.
Email account settings
To remove an email account from your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Press , then tap Settings.
4Select the account you want to remove.
5Tap Delete account > OK.
To change the inbox check frequency
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Tap , then tap Settings.
4Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2Press , then tap Settings.
3Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an
Out of Office auto-reply.
4Tap Out of office.
5Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the
auto reply.
7Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8Tap OK to confirm.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and
write email messages.
1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders
2 Write a new email message
3 Search for email messages
4 Access settings and options
5 List of email messages
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To learn more about Gmail™
•When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help.
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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 132.
•If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and
organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn
more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/
features.
•If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application
to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download
Sony Bridge for Mac, go to
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
.
The Walkman® application may not support all music file formats. For more information about
supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) files, download the
White Paper for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
Listening to music
Use the Walkman® application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.
1 Go to the Walkman® home screen
2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device
3 View the current play queue
4 Album art (if available)
5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue
Touch and hold to rewind within the current song
6 Play or pause a song
7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue
Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song
8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue
9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue
10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
11 Total time length of current song
12 Elapsed time of current song
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Walkman® home screen
1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® home screen menu
2 Scroll up or down to view content
3 Play a song using the Walkman® application
4 Return to the Walkman® music player screen
To play a song using the Walkman® application
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
3Select a music category, for example, under My Library, tap Artists, Albums or
Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open.
4Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
To find song-related information online
•While a song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the infinite button .
The infinite button gives you access to several sources of information including videos on
YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia.
To adjust the audio volume
•Press the volume key.
To minimise the Walkman® application
•When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Walkman®
application stays playing in the background.
To open the Walkman® application when it is playing in the background
1While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used
applications window.
2Tap the Walkman® application.
Walkman® home screen menu
The Walkman® home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your
device as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited. From here you can
manage your albums and playlists, organise your music by mood and tempo using
SensMe™ channels.
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1 Return to the Walkman® home screen
2 Browse a music category, for example, artists , albums or songs by my library
3 Browse all playlists
4 New releases (provided by Music Unlimited)
5 Charts (provided by Music Unlimited)
6 Featured playlists (provided by Music Unlimited)
7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services
8 Manage and edit your music using SensMe™ channels
9 Play a shared music on your connected device
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To open the Walkman® home screen menu
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To return to the Walkman® home screen
•When the Walkman® home screen menu is open, tap Home.
•When the Walkman® home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right
of the menu.
To update your music with the latest information
1From the Walkman® home screen, tap .
2Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and song information for your music.
The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
•From the Walkman® home screen, tap , then tap Download music info > Start.
This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.
To delete a song
1From the Walkman® home screen, browse to the song that you want to delete.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
3Tap Delete again to confirm.
You can also delete albums this way.
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Playlists
On the Walkman® home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music
that is saved on your device.
To create your own playlists
1From the Walkman® home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or
song that you want to add to a playlist.
2In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.
3Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist.
To play your own playlists
1Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Playlists.
2Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.
3If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.
To add songs to a playlist
1From the Walkman® home screen, browse to the song or album that you want
to add to a playlist.
2Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to.
3Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The
album or song is added to the playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
2Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
1Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Playlists.
2Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3Tap Delete.
4Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1From the Walkman® home screen, browse to the song or album that you want
to share.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
Sharing music on Facebook™
The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that
you and your friends have shared using Facebook™.
To share and "Like" a song on Facebook™
1While the song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the album art.
2Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
3Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received
successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
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To manage music from your friends on Facebook™
1Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.
2Tap an item that you want to work on.
3Manage the item as desired. For example, to "Like" the song, tap . To
comment on the song, add a comment in the comments field.
To view music that you shared on Facebook™
1Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > My shares.
2Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments that you
posted on Facebook™ about the item, if any, are displayed.
Enhancing the sound
To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser
1When a song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap .
2Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound effects > Equaliser.
3To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down.
To adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1When the Walkman® application is open, tap .
2Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT).
3Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
Visualiser
The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for
each song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example,
in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency level. You can
also change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualiser
1In the Walkman® application, tap .
2Tap Visualiser.
Tap the screen to switch to full screen view.
To change the background theme
1In the Walkman® application, tap .
2Tap Visualiser.
3Tap > Theme and select a theme.
Recognising music with TrackID™
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear
playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get
artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by
TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around
the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet
area.
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1 Search for music online
2 View options
3 View current music charts
4 View the search result history
5 Main screen for recording music
6 Find out what music you are listening to
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To identify music using TrackID™ technology
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
3Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear
on the screen.
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view TrackID™ charts
•Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. A chart from your own region
is shown.
To view TrackID™ charts from another region
1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.
2Tap > Regions and then select a country or region.
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application
1After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase.
You can also select a track to buy by opening the History and Charts tabs. Or you can
purchase tracks identified by an online text search in TrackID™.
To share a track
1After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share,
then select a sharing method.
2Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
To view artist information for a track
•After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.
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To delete a track from the track history
1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.
Music Unlimited online service
Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of
songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your
personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists
and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com
for more information.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Music Unlimited
1From the Walkman® home screen, tap > Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited
function gets turned on, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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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 headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is
connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
1 Favourites list
2 Radio on/off button
3 View menu options
4 Tuned frequency
5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite
6 Tuning dial
7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9 A saved favourite channel
10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
•Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
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To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap 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™
1While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
2A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the
song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible
tracks.
3Press to return the FM Radio.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Favourite radio channels
To save a channel as a favourite
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2Tap .
3Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.
To listen to a favourite radio channel
1Tap .
2Select an option.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2Tap , then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Enable stereo sound.
3To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
To select the radio region
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Set radio region.
3Select an option.
To adjust the Visualiser
1When the radio is open, tap .
2Tap Visualiser.
3Select an option.
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Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
1 Front camera lens
2 Zoom in or out
3 Main camera screen
4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
5 View photos and videos
6 Take photos or record video clips
7 Go back a step or exit the camera
8 Capturing mode settings icon
9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons
To take a photo from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To activate the camera, touch and hold and drag upwards.
3After the camera opens, tap .
To take a photo using the camera key
1Activate the camera.
2Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1Activate the camera.
2Point the camera towards the subject.
3Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1Activate the camera.
2Tap .
3To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the still camera flash
1When the camera is open, tap .
2Select your desired flash setting.
3Take the photo.
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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
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , and select .
3If the video camera is not selected, tap .
4To start recording a video, press the camera key.
5To stop recording, press the camera key again.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1Activate the camera.
2Point the camera towards the subject.
3Tap to start recording.
4Tap to stop recording.
This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
To view your photos and videos
1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2Tap the screen to make appear.
3Tap .
4Tap Delete to confirm.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A coloured frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then select .
3Tap , then tap .
4Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
2Press the camera key halfway down. A coloured frame shows which face is in
focus.
3To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus.
When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
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To turn on Smile Shutter™
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then tap
3Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera
at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
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, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on
and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When
neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Activate the camera.
5Tap , then tap .
6Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
7Tap OK.
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Superior auto
Optimise your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings manually.
4K video
Take videos with 4K ultra high definition.
Timeshift video
Take high frame rate videos and apply slow motion effects.
Live on YouTube
Broadcast live video to YouTube™.
Background defocus
Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison.
AR effect
Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters.
Creative effect
Apply effects to photos or videos.
Info-eye™
Find more information about what you see in your camera viewfinder.
Timeshift burst
Find the best photo from a burst of images.
Social live
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Broadcast live video to Facebook™.
Sweep Panorama
Take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
Face in
Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time.
Multi-camera
Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen.
Sound Photo
Take photos with background sound.
AR fun
Play in your camera view finder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos.
Superior auto
Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and
automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking
photos and videos.
AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make
them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into
your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the
viewfinder.
Creative effect
You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. For example, you can add a
Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical
direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then select .
3To select a shooting direction, tap .
4Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction
of movement indicated on the screen.
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 information about it right on your screen. Or you can take a photo of a book
or scan a QR code and get background information instantly.
Info-eye™ can only recognise selected landmarks or objects.
To scan a barcode or QR code using Info-eye™
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then select .
3Point the camera at the barcode or QR code so that the code appears in the
viewfinder, then take a photo of it.
4Wait for a while until the photo is analysed. To view product information, touch
and hold Product details , then drag upwards.
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Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect
image.
To use Timeshift burst
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then select .
3To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The
photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
4Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then
tap .
Social live
Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your
Facebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged
into Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
To broadcast live video using Social live
1Activate the camera.
2Tap , then select .
3Log in to your Facebook™ account.
4Tap to start broadcasting.
5To take a photo during the broadcast, tap .
6To stop broadcasting, tap .
Timeshift video
You can record video at the high frame rate of 120 frames per second and then apply
effects so that you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion.
Background defocus mode
Use your camera's blurred background effect to make your subjects look sharper and
more vivid in comparison to their background. In Background defocus mode, the
camera takes two shots, identifies the background and then blurs it while keeping the
subject sharp and in focus. It's just like shooting with a digital SLR camera. You can
select from three different blur variations and tune the blur level in the preview
display.
Face in
You can use the Face in mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same
time, so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject.
Multi camera
The Multi camera mode lets you take a photo from multiple angles by connecting
with other cameras or Xperia™ devices. When connected to other devices, the image
through the viewfinder of each device appears on the same screen of your device.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
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 holding down the camera key.
Launch and record video
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When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is
locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Off
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.
Sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Touch Block
Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches.
White balance
This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The
white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.
Auto
Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1Activate the camera.
2To display all settings, tap .
3Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
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Still camera settings overview
Resolution
Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
20.7MP
5248×3936(4:3)
20.7 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
15.5MP
5248×2952(16:9)
15.5 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
8MP
3264×2448(4:3)
8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
8MP
3840×2160(16:9)
8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
3MP
2048×1536(4:3)
3 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 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function
to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can
also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before taking a photo.
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. 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.
Multi auto focus
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The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the
yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your
finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus
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 touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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 mode.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
50
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
1600
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.
3200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject
there.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Face
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Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or
too bright.
Multi
Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced
exposure.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Image 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.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Preview
You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Unlimited
The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
5 seconds
The preview of the photo or video apears 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 appears.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder
automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
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 the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Torch
A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.
Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
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Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft Skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for 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 built-in backlight correction analyses the image
and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour.
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. 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.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1Activate the camera.
2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3To display all settings, tap .
4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
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Full HD (30 fps)
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full HD (60 fps)
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
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 message.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 s.)
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.
Smile Shutter™(video)
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before recording a video.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
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 focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
HDR video
Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong
back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video 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 mode.
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Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject
there.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Face
Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or
too bright.
Multi
Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced
exposure.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
SteadyShot™
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser
helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand.
Intelligent active
Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes.
Standard
Activate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes.
Off
The stabiliser is turned off.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
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 light even if lighting
conditions are poor.
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.
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Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-
moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode
when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting
or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a
support.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and
videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu
2 View menu options
3 A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favourites
4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu
5 The date of items in the group
6 Tap a photo or video to view it
7 Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Tap a photo or video to view it.
4Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To change the size of the thumbnails
•When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers
apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
•When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two
fingers together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
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To watch a slideshow of your photos with music
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> SensMe™ slideshow.
2Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap
. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music
data to play a slideshow.
3To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .
To play a video
1In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2Tap Movies > Just once.
3If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To
hide the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•Press the volume key.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also
manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,
delete photos and link them to contacts.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
1In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the
steps to send it.
To use a photo as a contact picture
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Contact picture.
2If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Wallpaper.
2Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To delete a photo or video
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2Tap Delete.
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To work with batches of photos or videos in Album
1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
2Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a
blue frame.
3Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items.
To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.
Analysing photos with faces in Album
You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once
activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they
are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same
person in one folder.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces. All
photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder.
To name a face
1In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces
folder and choose the face that you want to name.
2Tap Add name.
3Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
To edit a face name
1When you are viewing a face in full screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap > Edit name tags.
2Tap OK.
3Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
4Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the
original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.
To edit a photo
•When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
To crop a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap > Crop.
4Tap to select an option.
5To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
6To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of
the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the
corner accordingly.
7To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
8Tap Apply Crop.
9To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
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To apply special effects to a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.
To improve a photo using advanced settings
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To adjust the light settings for a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
Album home screen menu
Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums,
including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that
you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™ and Facebook.
Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on
photos and videos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application,
you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods
such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service
2 Return to the Album application home screen
3 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera
4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders
5 View your favorite photos and videos
6 View all photos with faces
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7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode
8 View photos and videos on the same network
9 View photos and videos on Facebook™
10 View photos and videos on Picasa™
The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.
To view photos from online services in Album
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the
right.
3Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get
started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the
service are displayed.
4Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
5Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
To view and add comments to online album content
1When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the comments.
2Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post.
To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™
•While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the
screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on
Facebook™.
Viewing your photos on a map
Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and
tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you
took a particular photo. See
Adding the geographical position to your photos
on
page 86 for more information.
If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag
your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view
2 Search a location on the map
3 View menu options
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4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location
6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The
total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the
screen.
To add a geotag to a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
2Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
4When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places > .
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
To change the geotag of a photo
1When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
2Tap OK.
To change the map view
•When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
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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
your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1 View menu options
2 Display the most recently played video
3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos
4 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
5 Scroll up or down to view content
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To play a video in Movies
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on
the screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies
home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
3To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
5To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To play a video on an external device
1When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
2Tap > Films.
3Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external
device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
To change settings in Movies
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.
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To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap , then tap Play at 10 times the normal speed.
3Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4When you're finished, tap OK.
To share a video
1When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Transferring video content to your device
Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV
shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a
computer. There are several ways to transfer your content:
•Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video
files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See
Managing files
using a computer
on page 132.
•If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organise content and
transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media
Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer
video files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony Bridge for
Mac, go to
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
.
Managing video content
To get movie information manually
1Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that
you want to get information.
4Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
5In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on
the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
6Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that
you want to edit.
3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that
you want to delete.
3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4Tap Delete again to confirm.
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Video Unlimited service
Use the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can
view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable
(PSP®), PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® 4 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the
latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other
categories.
You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent
movies through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation®
network account, then you can use that account instead.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Video Unlimited
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time, tap Next on the screen,
then tap Start Now to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited.
4Tap > Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your
account, or create a new account, to buy or rent movies.
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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. This
application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.
You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your
device's status bar after a connection is established.
2The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to
view your media files on the TV.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input
1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB
power supply.
2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your
device's status bar after a connection is established.
3The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to
view your media files on the TV.
To view help about using the TV remote control
1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards
to open the Notification panel.
2Tap MHL connected.
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
To disconnect your device from the TV set
•Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or
other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology
creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and
enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this
feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you may
need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there
is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
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To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen
1TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
2Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > Start.
4Select the device to which you want to mirror content, then the content
displays on the TV.
When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work.
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-
Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Drag the left edge of the Walkman® home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3Drag the left edge of the Movies home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
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content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Tap , then tap Media server.
4To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
5Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi®network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media
server settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in
the background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Drag the slider beside Share media to the left.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Tap .
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to
another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can
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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 detailed information.
Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer
device using DLNA™ technology.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Album.
4Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view.
5Tap the screen to display the toolbar, then tap and select a DMR device that
you want to share your content with. The selected content start playing in
chronological order on the device that you select.
6To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select Disconnect. The file
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
4Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
5To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/
DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller
You can play games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a
DUALSHOCK™3/DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller.
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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
1Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on.
2Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device.
3Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a
USB cable
4When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your
device screen, unplug the USB cable.
5When Controller connected(wireless) appears in the status bar, a wireless
connection is established.
To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > DUALSHOCK™3/
DUALSHOCK™4.
3Select DUALSHOCK™4, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
connection.
NFC
Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a
video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan
tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that
activate certain functions on your device.
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.
To turn on the NFC function
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More….
3Mark the NFC checkbox.
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To share a contact with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
3Tap the contact that you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a
thumbnail of the contact appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC
function turned on, and that both screens are active.
2To open the Walkman® application, tap , then find and tap .
3Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a
thumbnail of the track appears.
6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap ,
then find and tap Album.
3Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a
thumbnail of the track appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3To open the web browser, find and tap .
4Load the web page that you want to share.
5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a
thumbnail of the track appears.
6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
You can receive additional information, such as a web address.
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To scan an NFC tag
1Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen
is active.
2Place 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 an NFC compatible device
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony,
such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer
to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or
to connect to handsfree accessories.Bluetooth® connections work better within 10
metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to
manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings.
3Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth® function is
turned on.
4Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.
5Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Press and select Visibility timeout.
4Select an option.
Naming your device
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you
have turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4Tap and select Rename phone.
5Enter a name for your device.
6Tap Rename.
Pairing with another Bluetooth® device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to
share music.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers
this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to
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enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If
this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the
device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you
connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.
Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair
and connect with the other device.
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one
Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device
1Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function
activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2From your device’s Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a
list.
4Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with.
5Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Your device and the other device are now paired.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Tap the Bluetooth® device to which you want to connect.
To unpair a Bluetooth® device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to
unpair.
4Tap Unpair.
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 pages
To send items using Bluetooth®
1Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the
device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press .
Other ways to send an item may exist.
4Select Bluetooth.
5Turn on Bluetooth® if you are asked to do so.
6Tap the name of the receiving device.
7Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
8Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.
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To receive items using Bluetooth®
1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth®
devices.
2The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the
suggested passcode.
4When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
5Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
6To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.
7To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth®
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Press and select Show received files.
One-touch setup
You can use the One-touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of
several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia™ devices. For example, you
can use One-touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen
mirroring and Xperia Link™. Once you’ve completed the setup, then you only need
one touch every time to launch these features.
The One-touch setup function is activated using NFC. Other one-touch features
include Bluetooth® and Media Server. For more information about the setup of
Screen mirroring, Media Server, NFC and Bluetooth®, refer to the relevant sections
of the User guide.
To start One-touch setup on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > One-touch setup. The NFC
function is automatically turned on.
3Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia™ device is turned on.
4Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active.
5Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device
touches the other. The one-touch setup function launches automatically.
Both devices must support the One-touch setup function.
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Smart apps and features that save you
time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the
FM radio application when you connect a headset.
You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to
launch on your device at certain times of the day. For example, when you connect
your headset between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:
•The Walkman® application starts.
•The web browser opens the morning paper.
•The ring volume is set to vibrate.
With Smart Connect, you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and
SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information.
1 Tap to display all added devices
2 Add a device or an event
3 View menu options
4 Tap to display all added events
5 Tap to activate an event
6 Tap to view details of an event
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To create a Smart Connect event
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the
introduction screen.
3On the Events tab, tap .
4If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be
the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
6Tap to continue.
7Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8Tap to continue.
9Set an event name, then tap Finish.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1Start the Smart Connection application.
2On the Events tab, tap an event.
3If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
4Tap Edit, then adjust the settings as desired.
To delete an event
1Start the Smart Connection application.
2On the Events tab, touch and hold the event that you want to delete, then tap
Delete event.
3Tap Delete to confirm.
You can also open the event that you want to delete, then tap > Delete event > Delete.
Managing devices
Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you
can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless
Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and
also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices
show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each
device.
To pair and connect an accessory
1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for
the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
2Tap Devices, then tap .
3Tap OK to start searching for devices.
4In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
1Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2Start the Smart Connection application.
3Tap Devices, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4Adjust the desired settings.
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™
You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™
technology. For example, if you go running with an ANT+™ compatible heart rate
monitor and a foot pod (to measure pace and distance), you can collect all the data
from the run on your device. You can then analyse your performance and see how
you can improve.
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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
Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All
of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note
that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your
device touches a card reader. For more information about NFC, see
NFC
on
page 110.
NFC-initiated payments are only supported when an NFC-enabled SIM card is inserted in SIM
card slot 1 (the lower SIM card slot). Also, mobile payment services may not yet be available in
your region.
To manage payment services
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears.
3Manage the payment services as desired, for example, change your default
payment service.
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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 satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can
determine your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Tap Agree twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service get
enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Google > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Tap Agree twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service get
enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image).
GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects
such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes,
move to another location.
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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 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 Internet connection when used online.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
Contact your network operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not
be available in every market, country or region.
1 Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address.
2 Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination.
3 View your account profile.
4 Location mark – shows a searched location on the map.
5 Show your current location.
6 View help and options.
To show your location on the map
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Maps, then tap .
To search for a location
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Maps.
3In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find.
4Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search, or select a suggested
location from the list. If the search is successful, the location is indicated by
on the map.
To get directions
1While viewing a map, tap .
2Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and your
destination. The recommended routes appear in a list.
3Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a
map.
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To make a map available offline
1While viewing a map, tap the search field.
2Scroll 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 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 activate or deactivate data roaming
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Select a SIM card.
4Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.
You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off.
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB
cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while
driving. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment
system controls.
Some applications may not be available during MirrorLink™ connection. Also, protected data,
such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made
available via MirrorLink™.
To connect your device to a car infotainment system
•Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The
screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system.
You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between your device and the
infotainment system is not established automatically.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
1Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using
a USB cable.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > MirrorLink™.
4Tap Start MirrorLink™, then tap OK.
5If the connection still fails, tap Network address to change to another network
address in case the same network address is being used by other services
such as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®, and then try again.
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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 also be notified by alarms, if alarms are
activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More….
3Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.
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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 these accounts will also appear in the Calendar
application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined
Calendar view.
When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to
remind you. Also, appears in the status bar.
You can also synchronise your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion. If you
do so, all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your
device.
1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view
2 Add a calendar event
3 Return to the current date
4 Access settings and other options
5 Flick left or right to browse more quickly
6 Agenda for the selected day
To create a calendar event
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap .
3If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this event
on your device, tap Device calendar.
4Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.
5To save the event and send out invitations, tap Done.
To view a calendar event
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap the event that you want to view.
To view multiple calendars
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
2Tap , then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Tap National holidays.
4Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To display birthdays in the Calendar application
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
4Tap Birthdays, then select the contact group for which you want to display
birthdays.
To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right.
4If location services are disabled, tap Add, then search for the city that you want
to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see
Using location services
on
page 118.
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Tap Weather forecast.
4Adjust the settings as desired.
Alarm and clock
You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the
alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound
when the device is set to silent mode.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general
time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
1 Access the alarm home screen
2 View a world clock and adjust settings
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3 Access the stopwatch function
4 Access the timer function
5 Open date and time settings for the clock
6 Turn an alarm on or off
7 View options
8 Add a new alarm
To set a new alarm
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Alarm & clock.
3Tap .
4Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5Tap Set.
6If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7Tap Done.
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
•Tap Snooze.
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
•Drag to the right.
To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
To edit an existing alarm
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Make the desired changes.
3Tap Done.
To turn on or off an alarm
•Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to
the on or off position.
To delete an alarm
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you
want to delete.
2Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.
To set the sound for an alarm
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap to select from your music files.
3Tap Done twice.
To set a recurring alarm
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Tap Repeat.
3Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.
4Tap Done.
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Mark the Vibrate checkbox.
3Tap Done.
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To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode
1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then tap Done.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap , then select the required support item.
Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data
traffic charges when using the Support application.
Help in menus and applications
Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is
normally indicated by in the specific applications.
Help us improve our software
You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can
receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None
of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings.
3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
4Tap Agree.
Computer tools
There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer
and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.
PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows®
PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features
and services which help you to:
•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.
•Update your device software.
•Back up content on your computer.
•Sync calendars between a computer and your device.
To use the PC Companion application, you need an Internet-connected computer
running one of the following operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows® 7
•Microsoft® Windows® 8
•Microsoft® Windows Vista®
•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
You can download PC Companion at
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion
.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows®
The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you to transfer photos,
videos, and music between your device and a computer and to manage your content
on either device. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC
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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 (Service Pack 3 or higher)
Sony Bridge for Mac
Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional
features and services which help you to:
•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.
•Update your device software.
•Transfer media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer.
•Back up content on an Apple® Mac® computer.
To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connected
Apple® Mac® computer that runs Mac OS version 10.6 or later. You can download
Sony Bridge for Mac from
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
.
Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new
updates manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to
use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application
on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.
For more information about software updates, go to
www.sonymobile.com/update
.
To check for new software
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update Centre.
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 depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi®
network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid
data traffic costs.
To download and install a system update
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update Centre.
3Select the desired system update, then tap Download.
4When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
To download and install an application update
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update Centre.
3Select the desired application update, then tap Update. The update installs
automatically after download.
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To install a new application
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update Centre.
3Select the desired application, then tap Install. The application installs
automatically after download.
To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel
1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download.
3When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
To download and install an application update from the Notifications panel
1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2Scroll down and select the desired application update, then tap Update. The
update installs automatically after download.
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2Scroll down and select the desired application, then tap Install. The new
application installs automatically after download.
Updating your device using a computer
You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer
with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC
Companion application or an Apple® Mac® computer running the Sony Bridge for
Mac application.
If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the
relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-
screen installation instructions.
To update your device using a computer
1Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and
searches for new software.
4Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and
secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
•Locate your device on a map.
•Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.
•Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to
anyone who finds it.
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•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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate.
3Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
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
1Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
2Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards
and then release it quickly.
3Draw the memory card outwards and remove it fully.
4Insert a fingernail, or a sharp object such as a pen, into the hole in the label
tray, then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.
To view your IMEI number in the device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
3Select the SIM card, then scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove
or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of
your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and
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adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last
longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that
you have not used for a long time.
3Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To view the estimated battery time
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power saving modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make
your battery last longer.
STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi®and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Ultra STAMINA
mode
Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and
sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated.
Low-battery mode Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and
screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.
appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Location-based Wi-
Fi
Sets your device to only activate the Wi-Fi® function when it comes within range
of a saved Wi-Fi® network.
Queue background
data
Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.
To activate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To activate your preferred mode, drag the relevant slider to the right or mark
the relevant checkbox and then confirm, if necessary.
4If no slider or checkbox is available, tap the name of the mode that you want to
activate, then confirm, if necessary.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery
performance.
Extended
standby
Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi®and mobile data
when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being
paused when this feature is active.
STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the
power key to check the time.
Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
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To activate STAMINA mode features
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate, then tap
Activate, if prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked, then tap Apps
active in standby > Add applications.
5Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6When you're finished, tap Done.
Memory and storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps
and other files:
•The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume and
language settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendar
events, photos, videos and music.
•You can use a removable memory card of up to 128 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 memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save
photos directly to the memory card.
•The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White
paper for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
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.
•Close down running applications that you are not using.
•Clear the cache memory for all applications.
•Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
•Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
•If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.
To view the memory status
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage.
To view the amount of free and used RAM
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
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To clear the cache memory for all applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage.
3Tap 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
1Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
4Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card.
5Tap Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
3Select an application or service, then tap Stop.
To format the memory card
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.
3To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see
Managing files using a computer
on
page 132.
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 content between your device and the computer, or between your device's
internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.
If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac
application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge
for Mac from
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
.
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, use the Media
Go™ application on your Windows® computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you
can use them on your device. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to
http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features
.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such
as a computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair
the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files
between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on
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.
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To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer
1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3Computer: Once a popup window appears, click
Configure device for network
access
and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device.
4When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
To connect wirelessly to a paired device
1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
3From your Home screen, tap .
4Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
5Under Wireless Media Transfer, select the paired device that you want to
connect.
6Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a paired device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
3Under Wireless Media Transfer, select the paired device that you want to
disconnect.
4Tap Disconnect.
To remove a pairing with another device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
3Select the paired device that you want to remove.
4Tap Unpair.
Backing up and restoring content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on
the internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, or
if your device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever.
It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications
to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external
device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device
software from one version to another.
Once your data is safely backed up to a computer, you can also make a quick
backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external
USB storage device by using the Backup & Restore application.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back
up data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer. These backup
applications let you back up the following types of data:
•Contacts and call logs
•Text messages
•Settings
•Media files
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To back up your data using a computer
1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
4Click Start to start the
Backup & Restore
application.
5Tap Back up, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your
device.
To restore your data using a computer
1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
4Click Start to start the
Backup & Restore
application.
5Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the
on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
You can use this method to back up and restore data between Android software versions. You
cannot use it to restore data after a system upgrade.
Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on
the automatic backup function to save data periodically.
The Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you
do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of
data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by
cable to your device:
•Bookmarks
•Call logs
•Contacts
•Conversations
•Calendar
•Text messages
To set up the automatic backup function
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into
your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Backup & Restore.
4To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider to the right.
5To select a backup frequency, tap , then select the desired backup
frequency.
6To select where to save backup files, tap > .
7To select the types of data to back up, mark the relevant checkboxes.
8To save your settings, tap .
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To back up content manually
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your
device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Backup & Restore.
4Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that
you want to back up.
5Tap Continue.
6When the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To restore backed up content
1If 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 device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Backup & Restore.
4Tap Restore data now, then select a restore source and the data types that you
want to restore.
5Tap Continue.
6When the content is restored, tap Finish.
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will
get deleted during a restore procedure.
Restarting and resetting
You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops
responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted.
You can also reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting
some of your personal data, such as music and pictures. This action is sometimes
necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep
any important data, you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other
non-internal memory. For more information, see
Backing up and restoring content
on
page 133.
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and
try restarting again.
To force your device to restart
1Press and hold down the power key .
2In the menu that opens, tap Restart, then tap OK to confirm. The device
restarts automatically.
To force the device to shut down
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1Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder.
2Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button.
3After your device emits a series of quick vibrations, release the OFF button.
The device turns off automatically.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure
is underway.
1Before 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.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
4To delete information, such as music and pictures, from your internal storage,
mark the relevant checkbox.
5Tap Reset phone.
6If required, draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your screen unlock
password or PIN to continue.
7To confirm, tap Erase everything.
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device
repair feature in the
PC Companion
or
Sony Bridge for Mac
applications to erase this security
layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may
lose some personal data in the process.
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
To ensure the water resistance of your device, all covers, including the covers for the micro
USB port, the SIM card slot and the memory card slot, must be firmly closed.
Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress
Protection (IP) ratings IP65 and IP68, 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 name.
These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected
against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30
minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 metres deep.
You can use your device:
•in dusty environments, for example, on a windy beach.
•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 metres 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, you should avoid exposing it
unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust, sand and mud or to moist
environments with extreme high or low temperatures. The waterproof ability of the
micro USB port, the SIM card slot, the memory card slot and the headset jack cannot
be guaranteed in all environments or conditions.
Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack
come in contact with salt water. For example, if you’re at the beach, remember to
keep your device away from the sea water. Also, never expose the device to any
liquid chemicals. For example, if you’re washing dishes by hand using liquid
detergent, avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent. After exposure to
non-fresh water, rinse your device using fresh water.
Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to
resist dust or moisture. After using the device in water, dry off the areas around all
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covers, including the covers for the micro USB port, the SIM card slot and the
memory card slot.
If the speaker or microphone get wet, their function may be impacted until the water
has completely dried. Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours
depending on the environment. During this time, you can, however, use other
features in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone. All compatible
accessories, including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices and micro USB cables,
are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own.
Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use
of your device (including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations
are exceeded). If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer
to our Customer support service for help. Also, for warranty information, refer to the
Important information
which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.
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 indicates how resistant the device is to water.
Resistance to solid objects and dust Resistance to water
IP0X: No special protection IPX0. No special protection
IP1X. Protected against solid objects
> 50 mm in diameter IPX1. Protected against dripping water
IP2X. Protected against solid objects >
12.5 mm in diameter IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15
degrees from normal position
IP3X. Protected against solid objects >
2.5 mm in diameter IPX3. Protected against spraying water
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 3 minutes
IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1
metre of water for 30 minutes
IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion in
water depths greater than 1 metre. 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 not recycle it? By doing so, you will
help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too!
Find out more about the recycling options in your region at
www.sonymobile.com/recycle
.
Limitations to services and features
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in
all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without
limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please
contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any
specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
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information.
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