User guide Xperia™ Z3+ Dual E6533
Contents Getting started...............................................................................7 About this User guide........................................................................7 Overview............................................................................................7 Protecting the screen.........................................................................8 Assembly...........................................................................................
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................40 Basic settings...............................................................................41 Accessing settings...........................................................................41 Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................41 Managing notifications.....................................................................42 SIM card protection.........................................
Backing up contacts........................................................................70 Messaging and chat.....................................................................72 Reading and sending messages......................................................72 Organising your messages..............................................................73 Calling from a message...................................................................74 Messaging settings...........................................
Videos........................................................................................106 Watching videos in the Video application......................................106 Transferring video content to your device.....................................107 Managing video content................................................................107 Movie Creator................................................................................107 Connectivity..................................................
Backing up and restoring content.................................................135 Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................137 Restarting and resetting.................................................................138 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................139 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................139 Limitations to services and features..............................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3+ Dual User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 130. To check the current software version of your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 7 This is an Internet version of this publication.
1. Charging light/Notification light 11. Strap hole 2. Front camera lens 12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Ear speaker 13. Main camera lens 4. Proximity/Light sensor 14. Camera light 5. Second microphone 15. GPS antenna area 6. Power key 16. Headset jack* 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area 8. Camera key 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 9. Main microphone/Speaker 19. NFC™ detection area 10. Charger/USB cable port Your device supports headsets with a standard 3.
1 2 3 4 Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder. Place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots ) in the holder, then re-insert the holder. Close the cover. Make sure you re-insert the nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation. When you drag out the holder to insert the nano SIM card, do not turn the holder around.
To turn on the device 1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. . Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap Wait a while for the device to start. To turn off the device 1 2 Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. until the options menu opens. It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port after the port has completely dried. To dry the USB port 1 2 3 4 Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times.
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 notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
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. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 14 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 touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it.
• To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 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 set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .
Home screen settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings of your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons. To set your Home screen to auto rotate 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings. Drag the slider beside Auto-rotation to the right.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 2 3 4 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS. On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
• To open the recently used applications window Press . • To close all the recently used applications Tap and then tap . • To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking.
To add a widget as a small app 1 2 3 4 To make the favourites bar appear, press . Tap > > . Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.
Ultra STAMINA mode Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and appears in the status bar once this mode is activated. sending SMS messages. Low-battery mode Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
To take a screenshot 1 2 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys. • To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
• • • The status bar The Notification panel The lock screen To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. • To take action on a notification in the Notification panel Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap .
1 Silent – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off 2 Priority – Only allow priority interruptions 3 Sound – Allow all interruptions To set priority interruptions 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions. For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see Managing notifications on page 42.
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Only allow priority interruptions Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices Depending o
System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Low battery mode is activated Ultra stamina mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A small app is running Smart Connect is activated A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web.
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. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right. Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Select the SIM card that you use for data traffic.
SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic. Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK to confirm. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually. To set up an online account for synchronisation 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. . To view information about your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To select the notification sound 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Default notification ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings. To enable touch tones 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
To set time intervals for priority interruptions 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Days. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK. To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK. Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To set up a SIM card lock 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card. Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To select the SIM card that handles data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic. Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness level.
To pin a screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin. Tap . To display , swipe upwards. Tap . If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the relevant checkbox to make sure the pattern, PIN or password is needed to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. Tap START. To unpin a screen 1 2 On the pinned screen, touch and hold Release both buttons. and at the same time.
To change screen lock type 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type. To create a screen lock pattern 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions in your device. If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again.
Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. Scroll up and down to select the desired date. Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. Tap Set time.
To adjust the sound settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside ClearAudio+ to the left. Tap Sound effects > Equaliser. Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to three regular user accounts on your device. To add a regular user account 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap .
To clear the guest session data 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you are logged in as a guest user. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap select accordingly.
To enter text using the Phonepad • • • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
To select text 1 2 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text 1 2 • Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes.
To change the Smart language detection settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, drag the slider beside Smart language detection to the on or off position. To select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on page 74.
To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number. Select a SIM card. To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.
Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device.
To reject a call with a text message 1 2 When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then tap Reject with message. Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message. To reject a second call with a text message 1 2 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upwards. Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message. To edit the text message used to reject a call 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
To view your missed calls 1 2 When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar To call a number from your call log 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the number and select a SIM card. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function.
To activate or deactivate call waiting 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. • To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. To make a second call 1 2 3 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed.
Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
To edit contact information about yourself 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 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 SAVE.
To add a new ICE contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To assign a contact to a group 1 2 3 4 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information To send your business card 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export all contacts to a memory card 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts. Select a SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 31. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
To read a received message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
To search for messages 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Search. Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from a message To call a message sender 1 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. To save a sender's number as a contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To read your email messages 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
To search for emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help. 78 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring music to your device • • • There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 135. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Music home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
To return to the Music home screen • • When the Music home screen menu is open, tap Home. When the Music home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To update your music with the latest information 1 2 From the Music home screen, tap . Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music. The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
To remove a song from a playlist 1 2 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist. You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device's internal storage. To delete a playlist 1 2 3 4 Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists.
Recognising music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song 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 songs 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™ in a quiet area.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 2 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. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 2 3 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible results.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Zoom in or out 3 Main camera screen 4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record video clips 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Capturing mode settings icon 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon left.
To use the zoom function • • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video using the camera key 1 2 3 4 5 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. To record a video 1 2 3 4 5 Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap .
To turn on Smile Shutter™ 1 2 3 Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ 1 2 3 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 coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
AR mask Mask your face with features from the face of someone else to make fun selfies. Style portrait Take photos with real-time portrait styles. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. The highest resolution that Superior auto mode supports is 8MP.
So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect. You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. To use Multi camera mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Tap , then select .
To download camera applications 1 2 3 Open the camera application. Tap , then tap DOWNLOADABLE . Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 2 3 Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the focus frame stays sharp.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted dark shadows. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand.
Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 5 Activate the camera. Tap , then select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face.
Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is is only available on the video camera screen. a backlight.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To play a video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap , then tap Video > Just once. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces.
To apply special effects to a photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To view your hidden photos and videos 1 2 3 In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Hidden. 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. To unhide a photo or video 1 2 3 4 In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide.
13 View photos and videos on Facebook™ The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions. To view photos from online services in Album 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.
To add a geotag to a photo 1 2 3 4 5 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. Tap , then tap Add geotag to open the map screen. Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. To reset the location for the photo, tap the new location on the map. When you are finished, tap OK. To view geotagged photos on a map 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application.
To share a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Video application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
create a movie for you. When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. To open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input 1 2 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen 1 2 3 4 5 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
To view a shared photo on your device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server. Tap . Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content received from your device.
To connect a USB peripheral using a USB host adapter 1 2 3 Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB peripheral. From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter 1 2 3 4 Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device. From your Home screen , tap .
To turn on the NFC function 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.
Scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You can receive additional information, such as a web address. To scan an NFC tag 1 2 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.
To send items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other ways to send an item may exist. Select Bluetooth.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
To create a Smart Connect™ event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory 1 2 3 4 Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming. To activate data roaming 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
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Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
• To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays in the Calendar application 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Birthdays. Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right.
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. TTY (Teletypewriter) mode The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > General> TTY mode.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you transfer photos, videos and music between your device and a computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: • • • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8.
To download and install a system update from the Notification panel 1 2 3 4 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download. When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it is closed, then tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you have an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate. If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap Accept. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’t have one.
To deactivate Protection by my Xperia 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia. Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation. To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • • • • • • • • Always have more than 500 MB of free internal storage available. Close down running applications that you are not using. Clear the cache memory for all applications. Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing files using a computer on page 135. Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.
To restore your data using a computer 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.
To back up content manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Backup & Restore. If prompted, tap Back up locally. Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up. Tap Back up.
To run all diagnostic tests 1 2 3 From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. To view details about your device 1 2 From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information such as music and pictures from your internal storage, mark the relevant checkbox. Tap Reset phone. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. Legal information Sony E6533 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
