Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ D6643...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started................7 About this User Guide.................7 Overview.....................7 Assembly....................8 Screen Protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........10 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your Device................11 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........12 Screen Lock..................12 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........14 SIM card protection................17 Finding the identification number of your device........18 Finding a lost device .................19...
Page 3 Controlling data usage..............43 Selecting mobile networks..............44 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............45 Synchronizing data on your device..........46 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........46 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....46 Basic settings................48 Accessing settings................48 Volume settings................48 Do not disturb mode settings............49 Screen settings.................50 Application settings................51 Resetting Your Applications..............52 Daydream..................53 Language settings................53 Date and time...................54...
Page 4 Adding medical and emergency contact information......72 Favorites and groups................73 Sending contact information..............74 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......74 Backing up Contacts.................74 Messaging and chat..............76 Reading and sending messages............76 Organizing your messages..............77 Calling from a message..............78 Messaging settings................78 Instant messaging and video chat.............78 Email.....................79 Setting up email................79 Sending and Receiving Email Messages...........79...
Page 5 Photos and videos in Album............105 Viewing Photos and Videos.............105 Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........106 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......107 Editing videos with the Video editor application.......108 Hiding photos and videos..............108 Album home screen menu..............109 Viewing your photos on a map............110 Videos..................112 Watching videos in the Video application.........112 Transferring video content to your device........113...
Page 6 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............135 Slow Talk..................135 Support and maintenance............136 Support for your device..............136 Computer tools................136 Updating your device..............137 Memory and Storage..............138 Managing files using a computer.............139 Backing up and Restoring Content..........140 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........142 Restarting and resetting your device..........143 Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions......144 Recycling your device..............145 Limitations to services and features..........145...
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 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 the 137 page.
Page 8: Assembly
12 Main camera lens 13 Camera light 14 GPS antenna area 15 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 16 Cover for charger/USB cable port 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Charging dock connector 19 Strap hole Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device.
Page 9: Screen Protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection...
Page 10: Starting Your Device For The First Time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.
Page 11: Charging Your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
Page 12: Device Security
Device security Making sure your device is protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™...
Page 13 – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.
Page 14: Unlocking Your Device Automatically
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
Page 15 that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices.
Page 16 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location.
Page 17: Sim Card Protection
To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove.
Page 18: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device
To Set up a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
Page 19: Finding A Lost Device
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
Page 20 For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.
Page 21: Learning The Basics
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. •...
Page 22 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. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
Page 24 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.
Page 25: Application Screen
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
Page 26: Navigating Applications
To uninstall an application from the Application screen Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete. Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently...
Page 27: Widgets
To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the favorites bar, tap , then tap...
Page 28: Shortcuts And Folders
To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget.
Page 29: Background And Themes
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to Remove from Home screen at the top of the screen. To Create a Folder on the Homescreen • Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
Page 30 To view how much battery power applications use From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application and review its battery consumption via App info > Battery usage. Doze and App Standby Doze and App Standby are powerful and convenient built-in modes which improve your battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using the device or certain apps.
Page 31: Taking A Screenshot
To turn on/off Battery saver From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. Tap the and select Battery saver. Tap the on-off switch to turn it on/off. appears in the status bar when this mode is active. To set it to turn on automatically just tap Turn on automatically and select the preferred option.
Page 32: Notifications
To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera. To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap To view recent screen recordings...
Page 33 To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward.
Page 34: Icons In The Status Bar
Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
Page 35 Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 36: Application Overview
Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 37 Use the Settings application to customize your phone’s settings. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Use the TrackID™ application to identify music tracks you hear playing in your surroundings, and to get artist, album, and other info. Use the YouTube™...
Page 38: Downloading Applications
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 ®...
Page 39: Internet And Networks
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™...
Page 40: Wi-Fi
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button Wi-Fi®...
Page 41 • Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks.
Page 42: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
• Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 43: Controlling Data Usage
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 44: Selecting Mobile Networks
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 From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 45: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
To select a network mode From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
Page 46: Synchronizing Data On Your Device
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize 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 synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
Page 47 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, 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 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .
Page 48: Basic Settings
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings.
Page 49: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To Set a Ringtone From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 50: Screen Settings
Setting Exceptions for Do Not Disturb Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include: •...
Page 51: Application Settings
Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Turn on the Smart Backlight Control Function From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 52: Resetting Your Applications
To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Never ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically.
Page 53: Daydream
To Clear Application Data From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.
Page 54: Date And Time
Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X- Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
Page 55: Enhancing The Sound Output
You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
Page 56 the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts: • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. • Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily.
Page 57 To Activate the Guest User Account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen.
Page 58: Typing Text
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.
Page 59: Phonepad
To Change the Gesture Input Settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
Page 60: Entering Text Using Voice Input
Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. To Enable Voice Input When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Page 61 The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards.
Page 62: Calling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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 function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear.
Page 63: Receiving Calls
To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
Page 64 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 65: Ongoing Calls
To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Ongoing calls End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Enter numbers during a call...
Page 66: Forwarding Calls
To View Call Log Options • When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service.
Page 67: Multiple Calls
To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap . Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. > . Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. Tap SAVE.
Page 68: Voicemail
To end a conference call • During the call, tap 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.
Page 69: Contacts
A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device ®...
Page 70: Searching And Viewing Contacts
® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
Page 71: Adding And Editing Contacts
Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.
Page 72: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information
To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
Page 73: Favorites And Groups
To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.
Page 74: Sending Contact Information
To Assign a Contact to a Group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE.
Page 75 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. From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.
Page 76: Messaging And Chat
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 39.
Page 77: Organizing Your Messages
To read a received message From your Homescreen, 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 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap...
Page 78: Calling From A Message
Calling from a message To Call a Message Sender From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap a conversation, and then tap To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap >...
Page 79: Email
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 From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.
Page 80: Organizing Your Email Messages
To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, 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 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.
Page 81: Email Account Settings
To Search for Email , then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account 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.
Page 82 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , and then tap Help. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 83: Music
Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable, and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. Managing files using a computer on the 139 page.
Page 84: Music Home Screen Menu
Music home screen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap...
Page 85: Playlists
Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application...
Page 86: Sharing Music
To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
Page 87 Search for tracks, albums, and artists Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers.
Page 88: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.
Page 89: Favorite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.
Page 90: Mobile Tv
Mobile TV Using the Mobile TV application Mobile TV is a terrestrial digital TV broadcasting service which allows you to receive and play digital TV programs on your mobile device. Before you get started, you must connect the dedicated Mobile TV antenna cable and then connect a headset to your device.
Page 91 To Edit the Parental Controls , and then tap Mobile TV. From your Homescreen, tap Tap > Settings > Parental Control. Enter your PIN, and then tap OK. Edit the information as desired. When you are done, tap This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 92: Camera
Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon 10 Flash settings...
Page 93: Face Detection
• When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again.
Page 94: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically.
Page 95 Take photos with real-time portrait styles. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to www.sonymobile.com/support . To switch between capturing modes Press and hold down the camera key. Swipe the screen to the desired capturing mode. Superior Auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible.
Page 96 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device—one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
Page 97: Still Camera Settings
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Page 98 Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 20.7MP 5248×3936(4:3) 20.7-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
Page 99 Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Page 100 Face Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright. Multi Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Page 101: Video Camera Settings
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for landscape photos.
Page 102 Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio. Full HD (60 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Page 103 HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Page 104 Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Page 105: Photos And Videos In Album
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...
Page 106: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. , 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 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Page 107: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it's highlighted. Tap other desired items to select and work with them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.
Page 108: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application
To Apply Special Effects to a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To Improve a Photo Using Advanced Settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.
Page 109: Album Home Screen Menu
To view your hidden photos and videos In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen 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.
Page 110: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
To view photos from online services in Album From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
Page 111 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
Page 112: Videos
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.
Page 113: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
To Change the Sound Settings While a Video is Playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap > Audio settings, then change the settings as desired. When you're done, tap OK. To Share a Video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
Page 114 To disable Movie Creator From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Find and tap Movie Creator > DISABLE. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 115: Connectivity
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 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
Page 116: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Page 117 To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. , then find and tap Album. From your Homescreen, tap Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
Page 118: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories
USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
Page 119: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller
Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device. Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless Controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™...
Page 120 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
Page 121: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
Page 122 To Give Your Device a Name ® Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. ® Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your ®...
Page 123 To Send Items Using Bluetooth™ In the receiving device, make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item.
Page 124: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time
With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to use the Smart Connect™...
Page 125 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.
Page 126: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory 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+™...
Page 127: Travel And Maps
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 of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...
Page 128: Using Data Traffic When Traveling
To Use Google Maps™ From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Maps. Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming.
Page 129: Airplane Mode
Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage.
Page 130: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized 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.
Page 131: Alarm And Clock
To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap 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 , and then tap Calendar.
Page 132 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...
Page 133 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Page 134: Accessibility
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
Page 135: Hearing Aid Compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To Enable or Disable Hearing Aid Compatibility From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility. Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired setting. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users.
Page 136: Support And Maintenance
Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.
Page 137: Updating Your Device
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually.
Page 138: Memory And Storage
To Update your Device Using a Computer Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or ® ® Apple computer. Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
Page 139: Managing Files Using A Computer
To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Internal storage > Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
Page 140: Backing Up And Restoring Content
To Change USB Connection Mode Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag down the status bar, and then tap USB for charging. Tap Media transfer mode (MTP) or Mass storage mode (MSC) as desired. ® Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a ®...
Page 141 Backing up Data to a Computer Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an ® ® Apple computer. You can back up the following types of data: • Contacts and call logs •...
Page 142: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device
• Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.
Page 143: Restarting And Resetting Your Device
To Run a Specific Diagnostic Test From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Test . Select a test from the list. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. To Run all Diagnostic Tests From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Page 144: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions
To perform a factory data reset 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. Factory data reset will erase all data from your device’s internal storage, and you will not be able to access the files on any of your encrypted SD cards again.
Page 145: Recycling Your Device
Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third-party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
Page 146 MUSIC TRACKS, AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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