User guide Xperia™ ZL C6502/C6503/C6506
Contents Xperia™ ZL User guide..................................................................6 Getting started...............................................................................7 What is Android™?.............................................................................7 Device overview..................................................................................7 Assembly............................................................................................
Contacts ......................................................................................45 About Contacts.................................................................................45 Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................45 Contacts screen overview.................................................................47 Managing your contacts....................................................................47 Communicating with your contacts..............
Album...........................................................................................80 About Album.....................................................................................80 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................80 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................80 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................81 Viewing your photos on a map.................................
Backup and restore application.......................................................117 Locking and protecting your device.................................................118 Support application.........................................................................121 Recycling your phone......................................................................121 Reference...................................................................................122 Settings overview................................
Getting started What is Android™? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™, you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection.
9 Main microphone 10 Notification light 11 Touchscreen 12 Headset connector 13 Second microphone 14 Speaker 15 Port for charger/USB cable 16 Camera lens 17 Camera light 18 Strap hole 19 SIM and memory card cover 8 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Assembly To remove the SIM and memory card cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening between the SIM and memory card cover and the bottom of the phone, then lift up the cover. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card 1 2 Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. 1 2 3 To remove the micro SIM card Turn off your phone. Remove the SIM and memory card cover. Push the micro SIM card inward, then release it and draw it out of its slot. • To remove the memory card Turn off the phone.
To attach the SIM and memory card cover 1 2 Place the SIM and memory card cover over the back of the phone so that the top edge of the cover fits into the groove between the SIM and memory card slots and the back of the phone. Press down firmly on both sides of the SIM and memory card cover to reattach it. Turning the device on and off 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.
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. To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK. 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 .
Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from Google Play™.
Getting to know your device Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Your device has an embedded battery. Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device.
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. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward.
• Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
1 2 To view the estimated standby time From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Using Low battery mode You can activate the Low battery mode feature when the battery level is low. This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness, data traffic and the vibrate function so that you can reduce battery consumption. 1 2 3 To activate Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management.
To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.
To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen.
Home screen The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes. shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and add, or delete panes.
Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly. Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen. 1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
• 1 2 3 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 Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
Opening and closing applications • To open an application From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. • To close an application Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To restore a previously removed small app To make the small apps bar appear, press . Tap > Installed small apps. Select the small app that you want to restore. To download a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press . Tap > . Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using.
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.
1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward. Tap . 1 2 To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap .
3 Display numbers and symbols. 4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized. 5 Enter a space. 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 7 Delete a character before the cursor. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. • To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field. • To hide the on-screen keyboard When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap 1 2 .
2 To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. 1 2 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. 1 1 2 To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.
1 2 3 4 5 To change the Gesture input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Text input settings. Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox. Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options.
• To enter numbers using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. 1 2 To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Keyboard and Phonepad settings You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.
Customizing your device You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. • To adjust the ring volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down.
1 2 3 4 5 To set the time zone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Ringtone settings 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 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
1 2 3 4 To change the language From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap 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. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.
Memory card Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it.
1 2 3 To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. Tap Accept. 1 2 3 4 To reset the default Internet settings From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Press . Tap Reset to default. Access Point Names (APNs) An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet.
1 2 3 To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic accordingly. You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
1 2 3 4 To activate automatic network selection From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode. Tap Automatic. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.
Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account on your device on page 55. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Google Play™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Play Store. .
1 2 3 4 5 To clear all cache for an application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. Tap Clear cache. It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications. 1 2 3 4 5 To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.
Calling 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 the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. 1 2 3 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.
To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. • To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To turn on the loudspeaker during a call Tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact details and tap Done. 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.
1 2 3 4 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap . Dial the number of your second participant and tap . If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. Tap . To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. 1 2 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participantsif there are three participants on the call.
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.
Contacts About Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support synchronization.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old device, go to Transfer your contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your device works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®,or Facebook™.
Contacts screen overview 1 Shortcut tabs 2 Tap a contact to view its details 3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts 4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu 5 Search for contacts 6 Create a contact 7 Open more options Managing your contacts You can create, edit, and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on your device.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you only want to use this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap Done.
1 2 3 4 To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. . Favorites You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. 1 2 3 To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. Tap .
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Mark several. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Press , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap Delete. > To save a sender's number 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. To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation.
Google Talk™ You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chat with friends who also use this application. 1 2 To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. 1 2 To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 53 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™ applications. Using email accounts 1 2 3 To set up an email account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow 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. 1 2 To open the Gmail™ application From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gmail .
1 2 3 4 5 6 To use the email preview pane From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view. Hold your device horizontally. The email preview pane appears. Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email opens in the preview pane.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To sort your emails From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view. Press , then tap Sort. Select a sorting option. To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search. Tap .
"WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize music and audio books that you have transferred to your phone from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and a phone. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 103.
Using the "WALKMAN" application 1 2 3 To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track 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 change tracks When a track is playing, tap or . When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right. • To pause a track Tap .
1 2 3 To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. 1 2 3 To "Like" a track on Facebook™ While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™.
Overview of My music 1 2 3 1 Go back to the current track 2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) 3 Browse your music by artist 4 Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels 5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ 6 Browse your favorite playlists 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio by track 10 Browse by album To add a shortcut to a track In My music, tap ,
Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. • To enable the SensMe™ channels application In My music, tap , then tap Download music info. This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 3 To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. 1 2 To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears. 1 2 3 4 To delete a playlist In My music, then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete default playlists.
Music services TrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technology 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.
1 2 3 To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook™ and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 1 2 3 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes.
1 2 3 4 5 To download a PlayNow item to your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap PlayNow™. Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details. Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been validated, you can start to download your content. 66 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your phone 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 the phone 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 phone speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically.
5 A saved favorite channel 6 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 7 Tuning dial 8 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 9 Tuned frequency Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. 2 3 To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. Tap .
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap 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. Press to return to the FM Radio.
Camera About the camera Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your phone also has a front camera, which is useful for selfportraits.
1 2 3 To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera. To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. • To use the zoom function When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out. 1 2 3 To use the still camera flash When the camera is open, tap . Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting. Take the photo.
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 green 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.
Burst speed Use the Burst speed shooting mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes. High 1280×720(16:9) High frame rate per second with 1280×720 pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. This setting is suitable for saving photos to the internal memory or to a high-speed SD card.
Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal 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. 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.
2MP 16:9 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. VGA VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. 12 MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode; when HDR is turned on in Normal mode; or when Scenes (Backlight correction HDR mode) mode is selected.
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. On Off Shutter sound Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Auto upload Automatically upload updates to photos to a preselected social networking service (SNS).
Using the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that want to adjust, then make your changes. To customize the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.
On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. On (2 sec.) 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. Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.
Launch and capture By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch only (still camera) By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch and record movie By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Album About Album Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album, or to Facebook™.
Overview of Pictures tab 1 2 3 4 1 Grid view of photos and videos. 2 View menu options. 3 Scroll up or down to view content. 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by . Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video.
• My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your device. Overview of My albums tab 1 2 3 4 5 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. 2 View photos and videos on Facebook™. 3 View photos and videos in Picasa™. 4 View your photos on a map. 5 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage. 6 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. 7 View your photos in globe mode.
1 2 3 4 5 To view content in list view in the My SD card tile From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card. Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by . Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
1 2 1 2 3 4 To share a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it. To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to open the map screen. Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
Viewing your photos on a map If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location information is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection, you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position. For more information, see About location services on page 111.
1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe. Tap a photo 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 these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 • To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. 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. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your phone. 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 phone camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies. . Overview of Movies 1 All video categories available on your device. 2 Browse all movies.
1 2 To play a video in full screen When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To play the video in its original size, tap 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. In 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. To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
Video Unlimited™ About Video Unlimited™ Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) and PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions. 1 2 To open Video Unlimited™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.
Web browser About the web browser A version of the Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in many markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome for detailed Google Chrome™ information. Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . 92 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Tap . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Wi-Fi® network name is indicated as SSID, ESSID, Access Point, etc. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active 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. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox. To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. 1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 .
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
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 8 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.
Operator wallet The Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your network operator, such as the option to pay for items in subway trains and stores. Contact your network operator for more information about these services. 1 2 3 4 To select a wallet for use on your device Make sure that the NFC function is on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More…. Tap Wallet and select an option.
Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will remember this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to 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 paired Bluetooth™ device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. 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.
1 2 3 4 To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card. Tap Transfer. The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not necessary.
You need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: • • • Microsoft® Windows® 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) 1 2 To start PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC. Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of the features you want to use.
1 2 3 4 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
For example, when you connect your headset or headphones, you can set an event so that the following actions are launched on your device: • • • 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the WALKMAN player starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate. Between office hours, a conference call app opens on your device. On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app with your shopping list opens.
Synchronizing data on your phone About synchronizing data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.
1 2 3 4 To synchronize manually with a Facebook™ integration account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to synchronize. Press , then tap Sync now. 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.
Maps and locations About location services Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option 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 option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.
operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. 1 2 To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services. • To learn more about Google Maps™ When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option. 1 2 3 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Press , then tap My calendars.
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 you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. 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 2 3 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap next to the alarm you want to deactivate.
1 2 3 4 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze - min. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right. 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 To download the PC Companion application from 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. PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion. 1 2 3 4 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.
1 2 3 4 To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Backup & restore. Tap Back up. Select the data types that you want to back up. 1 2 3 To back up content From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Backup & restore. Tap Back up, then tap Back up now. Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore application When you restore backed up content, you must select a backup record to restore from.
To view your IMEI number • • Remove the SIM and memory card cover to view your IMEI number. Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#*. 1 2 3 To view your IMEI number in the phone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number. Setting a screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen on your device. For example, you can use the Face Unlock feature, which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen.
1 2 To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen. Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo. If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or enter the PIN to unlock the screen. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 To disable the Face Unlock protection From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN. Tap Slide.
2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap OK. 1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your password and tap Continue. Tap Slide.
Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™ devices. Data usage Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data usage details over a specified period of time.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services, and adjust related settings. Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can display CPU usage on the home screen or set your device to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your device, such as the model number, firmware version, and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version.
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 Gallery 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. 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.
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.
Index A accounts ..................................................................12 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................13 Facebook™ .....................................................13 Google™ .........................................................13 adjusting volume .....................................................59 Airplane mode .........................................................33 alarm ......................................................................
favorites removing radio channels as ............................68 saving radio channels as .................................68 fixed dialing .............................................................44 flash using when taking photos ...............................71 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ............................33 FM radio favorites ...........................................................68 selecting a channel ..........................................67 Friends’ music ................
using as ...........................................................83 viewing ................................................71, 80, 81 viewing on a map ............................................85 viewing same location .....................................72 zooming ...........................................................83 PIN .........................................................................118 playing music ...............................................................59 playlists .......
U updating device .....................................................116 usage info ................................................................35 USB connection ....................................................103 using movies ...........................................................88 using the equalizer ..................................................59 V vibration ...........................................................32, 113 video albums viewing .....................................
