User guide Xperia™ Z1 C6902/C6903/C6906
Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Overview.............................................................................................6 Assembly............................................................................................7 Starting your device for the first time...................................................8 Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9 Charging your device.....
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................34 Typing text...................................................................................35 On-screen keyboard.........................................................................35 Phonepad.........................................................................................36 Entering text using voice input...........................................................37 Editing text.........................
Music ...........................................................................................60 Transferring music to your device .....................................................60 Listening to music.............................................................................60 WALKMAN home screen .................................................................61 Playlists.............................................................................................62 Sharing music..................
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................99 About synchronizing data on your device..........................................99 Synchronizing with Google™ services...............................................99 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®...................100 Synchronizing with Facebook™......................................................100 Maps and locations....................................................................
Getting started Overview 1 Headset jack 2 Proximity sensor/Light sensor 3 Ear receiver/Charging light/Notification light 4 Front camera lens 5 Micro SIM card slot cover 6 Power key 7 Volume/Zoom key 8 Camera key 9 Strap hole 10 Main speaker and microphone 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Memory card slot cover 16 Charger/USB cable port cover 17 Charging dock connector Do not insert fingers or other objects into the opening for the second microphone (illustrated in item 13 above) to avoid damaging your device. Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
1 2 3 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device, then detach the memory card cover. Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound. Re-attach the memory card cover. A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the micro SIM card 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot cover.
1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it. Wait a while for the device to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
Charging your device 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 115. To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.
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. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 touch screen when you are not using it. • To activate the screen Briefly press the power key . To unlock the screen • Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new 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.
1 2 To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap . Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. 1 2 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap .
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
• To close a small app Tap on the small app window. 1 2 To download a small app From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap . Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation. • To move a small app When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.
1 2 3 To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
1 2 3 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Apps. Scroll 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.
1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 To set a Home screen theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. 1 2 3 To change the wallpaper for the lock screen Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap Personalization > Lock screen.
• 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 A notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.
An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronization A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
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 organize email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web.
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.
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. 1 2 3 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add Internet settings manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Tap . Tap New APN. Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. Tap , then tap Save. 1 2 3 To view the current APN From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap Wi-Fi . Tap . Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
1 2 3 4 5 To set a data usage limit Make sure that data traffic is turned on. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Data usage. Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK. To set the data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value. Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 To control the data usage of individual applications Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
1 2 3 To activate automatic network selection Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode > Automatic. 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.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward. Tap . 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings.
1 2 3 To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. 1 2 3 4 To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done.
1 2 3 To turn on X-Reality for Mobile Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Display. Mark the X-Reality for Mobile checkbox if it is not marked. Screen settings 1 2 3 To adjust the screen brightness Drag the status bar downward, then tap Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Tap OK. > Display > Brightness. Lower the brightness level to increase battery performance. 1 2 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate on touch Drag the status bar downward, then tap > Sound.
Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™, or you can let ClearAudio+ technology adjust the sound automatically. You can also enable the Dynamic normalizer so that differences in volume between different media files are minimized. 1 2 3 To enhance the sound output automatically Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Sound > Sound effects. Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
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. You can type in up to three Latin languages without switching keyboards. The Xperia™ international keyboard detects the language and predicts the words as you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text messaging applications.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar.
• 1 2 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 When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll 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.
1 2 1 2 To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contact 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 contact list and call logs.
1 2 3 4 To make an international call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap . Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. 1 2 To show or hide your phone number From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
Ongoing calls 1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 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 1 2 1 2 3 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. , received calls and dialed calls .
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To forward calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. 1 2 3 To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable.
1 2 To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad. Enter the number of the recipient and tap • To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call. . The first call is put on hold. Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more people. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator.
1 2 3 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap . Find and Tap Phone. Enter 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. 1 2 To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap . 44 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 Contacts Setup is an application within PC Companion and within Sony™ Bridge for Mac that helps you to collect the contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Contacts Setup supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, and Nokia.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
1 2 3 4 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. When you are finished, tap OK. Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. Press , then tap Link contact. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.
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 messaging settings on page 25.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. . To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Tap , then tap Add recipient, and select a contact from the Contacts list.
Calling from a message 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap . To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 • To start a chat From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Hangouts. Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number, or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list. . To start an instant messaging session, tap To start a video call, tap . To reply to a chat message or join a video call When someone contacts you on Hangouts, , or appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downward, then tap the message or video call and begin to chat.
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. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 3 Options 4 Search for email messages 5 View folders 6 Download new email messages 7 Write a new email message To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account that you want to check. To download new messages, tap . at the top of the screen and select To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit 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.
1 2 1 2 3 4 To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email. Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then tap again, and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to delete, then tap . Tap Delete.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders 2 List of email messages 3 Options 4 Download new email messages 5 View all folders 6 Search for email messages 7 Write a new email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help. 58 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favorite news, videos, and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter™ activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It color-codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story. The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer to 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 Connecting your device to a computer on page 93. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
1 2 3 4 To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap 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.
8 Open the "WALKMAN" music player Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. 1 2 1 2 3 To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap > . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . To add a shortcut to a song From the WALKMAN home screen, browse to the song you want to create a shortcut for. Touch and hold the song title. Tap Add as shortcut.
1 2 3 4 To add songs to a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen. Browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist, then touch and hold the song or the album title. Tap Add to. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is added to the playlist. 1 2 3 To play your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a song to play it.
Enhancing the sound 1 2 3 1 2 3 To improve the sound quality using the Equalizer When a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap . Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements. Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. To turn on the surround sound When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap . Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT). Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
4 Record and identify music 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. 1 2 3 To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source. Tap . If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen. To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press • .
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A 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.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 9 Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
1 2 3 4 5 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Tap , and select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. 1 2 3 4 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. If 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.
Launch and record video 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 particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus.
20MP 5248×3936(4:3) 20-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 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.
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 backlight 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.
Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it. 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it. 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it. Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to 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 sec.
SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. 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.
Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap . To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. Use 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.
1 2 3 4 To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. 1 2 3 4 To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
9 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 10 View all photos with faces The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 • To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same 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.
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. Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the Movies application.
1 2 To play a video in full screen mode When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . You can only switch to full screen mode if the video is not playing in full screen mode already. To play the video in its original size, tap . To play a video on an external device 1 2 3 When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video.
Managing video content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To get movie information manually Make sure your device has an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about. Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info. If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobile data connection.
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a media server. Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. A notification appears in the status bar of your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Browse to and open the file that you want to view. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you select.
NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Tap the photo or video that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and play a short sound.
1 2 3 4 To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function. Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear. Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 1 2 3 4 To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 If you are connecting to a Bluetooth® device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to connect your device to. 1 2 3 4 To unpair a Bluetooth® device Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other types of files. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth® wireless technology. When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install software on the computer, for example, the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple® Mac® computer.
1 2 3 4 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer. When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
Media Go™ The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in your device and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application: • • • 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable.
1 2 1 2 3 1 2 To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's status bar after a connection is established. The 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 Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
1 2 3 To use a headset Connect the headset to your device. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately. If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call. Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory.
2 3 4 To pair and connect an accessory Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. Tap Devices, then tap . Tap OK to start searching for devices. In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add. 1 2 3 4 To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connection application.
Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can synchronize data automatically by activating the auto-sync function.
Synchronizing 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. 8 To set up corporate email, calendar, and contacts for synchronization From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next.
To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 101 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Maps and locations Location services and sources Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods, or sources: GPS satellites and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option (Wi-Fi and mobile networks) if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS satellites option.
Google Maps™ Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network operator for more information.
1 2 To start the Navigation application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Navigation. 104 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your device's calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® on page 100. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu, then select an option.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Done. The vibrate feature is enabled by default when you create a new alarm. 1 2 3 4 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.
Locking and protecting 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 1 2 Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot. Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray, then drag the tray outward to view your IMEI number.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen, tap . . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
1 2 3 To create a screen unlock pattern Drag the status bar downward, then tap Tap Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device. 1 2 To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern Activate the screen. Draw your screen unlock pattern. . If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again. 1 2 3 4 5 To change the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap .
Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, you can use either a cellular network or a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 1 2 3 4 To launch the download of PC Companion using your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Launch the PC Companion application.
Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the device is turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your device is on, you must first unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the device. This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card. 1 2 To unmount the memory card From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Before backing up your content, you can select the backup destination and the types of data that you want to back up. 1 2 3 4 5 To select the backup destination From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Tap the bar under Where to store data. Select the destination to which you want to back up your content. 1 2 3 4 To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up.
Resetting and restarting You can reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly. You can also force your device to shut down in situations where it hangs or won't restart normally. When you restart a device after forcing it to shut down, no settings or personal data get deleted. Before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data saved on your device.
• • • • • • • • • • • Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks. Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar.
effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance. When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate since there is no previous usage history to estimate from. 1 2 To view the estimated standby time From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. 1 2 To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Setup guide. 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.
device in salt water or let the micro USB port, the micro SIM slot, the memory card slot, or the headset jack come in contact with salt water. Also, never expose the device to any liquid chemicals, or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures. The waterproof characteristic of the micro USB port, the micro SIM slot, the memory card slot, and the headset jack is not guaranteed in all environments or conditions.
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Index A accounts Google™ ...........................................................9 adjusting volume .....................................................61 Airplane mode .........................................................33 alarm ......................................................................105 Album ......................................................................77 My albums .......................................................80 SensMe™ slideshow .................................
favorites removing radio channels as ............................67 saving radio channels as .................................67 finding your device ................................................112 flash using when taking photos ...............................68 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ............................33 FM radio favorites ...........................................................67 selecting a channel ..........................................66 folders .............................
PUK .......................................................................108 purchasing music ...............................................................65 R radio ........................................................................66 favorites ...........................................................67 listening to with the speaker ...........................67 mono sound ....................................................67 moving between channels ..............................66 opening ..
key ...................................................................31 W "WALKMAN" application adding songs to playlists ................................63 creating playlists .............................................62 deleting songs .................................................62 minimizing .......................................................61 playlists ...........................................................62 using the Equalizer ..........................................64 wallpaper .
