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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ E6553...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About this User guide................ 7 Overview.................... 7 Protecting the screen.................8 Assembly................... 8 Starting your device for the first time..........10 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device............... 11 Learning the basics..............14 Using the touchscreen..............14 Locking and unlocking the screen...........
  • Page 3 Basic settings................41 Accessing settings................41 Sound, ringtone and volume ............41 Managing notifications..............42 SIM card protection ................ 43 Screen settings................44 Daydream..................45 Screen lock..................46 Language settings................47 Date and time...................47 X-Reality™ for mobile..............47 Super-vivid mode................48 Enhancing the sound output............48 Noise cancellation................48 Multiple user accounts..............49 Typing text...................
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............72 Reading and sending messages............72 Organising your messages.............. 73 Calling from a message..............74 Messaging settings................74 Instant messaging and video chat........... 74 Email.....................75 Setting up email................75 Sending and receiving email messages.......... 75 Organising your email messages.............76 Email account settings..............77 Gmail™....................
  • Page 5 Videos..................106 Watching videos in the Video application........106 Transferring video content to your device ........107 Managing video content..............107 Movie Creator................108 Connectivity................109 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....109 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....109 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Legal information................138 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3+ 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 128 .

  • Page 8: Protecting The Screen

    1. Charging light/Notification light 10. Strap hole 2. Front camera lens 11. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Ear speaker 12. Main camera lens 4. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Camera light 5. Power key 14. GPS antenna area 6. Volume/Zoom key 15. Headset jack* 7.
  • Page 9 Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM card and memory card. Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card slot in the holder, then re-insert the holder.

  • 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 some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network or Google™ 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 authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
  • Page 12 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. If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.
  • Page 13 Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 16: 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 17 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 18: Application Screen

    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 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.

  • Page 19: Navigating Applications

    To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 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.

  • Page 20: Small Apps

    To open the recently used applications window • Press To close all the recently used applications • 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.

  • Page 21: Widgets

    To add a widget as a small app To make the favourites bar appear, press > > 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.

  • Page 22: Background And Themes

    Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 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.

  • Page 23: Battery And Power Management

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.

  • Page 24: Taking A Screenshot

    Ultra STAMINA Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and mode sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated. Low battery mode Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.

  • Page 25: Recording Your Screen

    To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. 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 •...

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lock screen To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.

  • Page 27: Icons In The Status Bar

    notifications during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a nap. You can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing the volume key up or down. Silent – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off Priority –...
  • Page 28 Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Low battery mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode...

  • Page 29: Application Overview

    A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates 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...
  • Page 30 Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps™.

  • Page 31: 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 ®...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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.
  • Page 34 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 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.

  • Page 35: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy 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 (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.

  • Page 36: 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Selecting Mobile Networks

    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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode, then select Manual.

  • Page 39: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    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.

  • Page 40: Synchronising With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronise any data from your device to your computer. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ® ®...

  • Page 41: 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 Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 42: Managing Notifications

    To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done.

  • Page 43: Sim Card Protection

    To set time intervals for priority interruptions 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.

  • Page 44: Screen Settings

    (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.

  • Page 45: Daydream

    To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. Drag the slider to the right. Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.

  • Page 46: Screen Lock

    To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now. To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream and select an option.

  • Page 47: Language Settings

    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 48: Super-Vivid Mode

    To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 49: Multiple User Accounts

    To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device. > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory From your Home screen, tap settings > Noise canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right.
  • Page 50 To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right.
  • Page 51 Settings for multiple user accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 54: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    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. •...

  • Page 55: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.
  • Page 56 To change the Smart language detection settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, 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.

  • Page 57: Calling

    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.

  • Page 58: Receiving Calls

    To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 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 > 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 59 To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Smart Call Handling

    Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: • Answer: bring the device to your ear. • Reject: shake the device. •...

  • Page 61: Forwarding Calls

    To call a number from your call log 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. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call. To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 62: Multiple Calls

    To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: Conference Calls

    Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap .
  • Page 64 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone. The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked.

  • Page 65: Contacts

    Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs, supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including iOS, Android™, Windows®...

  • Page 66: 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 67: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 68: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 69: Favourites And Groups

    To add a new ICE contact 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.

  • Page 70: 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 to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 71 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 Home screen, 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 72: 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 32 .

  • Page 73: Organising Your Messages

    To read a received message 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 74: Calling From A Message

    To search for messages 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then tap...

  • Page 75: 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 76: Organising Your Email Messages

    To read your email messages 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.

  • Page 77: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap 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.
  • Page 78 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, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help.

  • Page 79: Music

    133 . • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.

  • Page 80: 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 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 81: Playlists

    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 From the Music home screen, tap .

  • Page 82: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist 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. Sharing music To share a song From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.
  • Page 83 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 84: 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 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.

  • Page 85: Favourite 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 86: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To take a photo from the lock screen...

  • Page 87: Face Detection

    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 Activate the camera.

  • Page 88: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject.
  • Page 89 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 90 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™...
  • Page 91 To download camera applications Open the camera application. , 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.

  • Page 92: Still Camera Settings

    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 Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
  • Page 93 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.
  • Page 94 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. Center Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
  • Page 95 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. The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor.

  • Page 96: Video Camera Settings

    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 Activate the camera. , then select If the video camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, tap .
  • Page 97 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 autofocus 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.
  • Page 98 Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. 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 a backlight.

  • Page 99: Photos And Videos In Album

    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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 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.

  • Page 102: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator 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 103: Album Home Screen Menu

    To view your hidden photos and videos 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.

  • Page 104: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To view photos from online services in Album 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.
  • Page 105 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    133 . • If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™...

  • Page 108: Movie Creator

    Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. For example, it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing or from a random seven-day period and create a movie for you.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    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. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 111 Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB peripherals are supported by your device.

  • Page 113: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > 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 114 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 115: 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 116 device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you ® connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. ®...

  • Page 117: One-Touch Setup

    ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 118: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    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.
  • Page 119 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 122: Using Your Device With A Car Infotainment System

    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.
  • Page 123 To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings> More. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 124: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    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.

  • Page 125: Alarm And Clock

    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 , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays.
  • Page 126 View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK.

  • Page 127: 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 128: Updating Your Device

    The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application ®...

  • Page 129: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.
  • Page 130 To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device 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.

  • Page 131: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To deactivate Protection by my Xperia 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.
  • Page 132 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. •...

  • Page 133: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .
  • Page 134 Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple 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.

  • Page 135: 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 136: Restarting And Resetting

    To run all diagnostic tests 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 From your Home screen , tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 137: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device repair feature in PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac to erase the security layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
  • Page 138 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.

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