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  • Page 1 Xperia™ Z3 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction About the User Guide............3 Accessing Instructions on Handset........3 Getting Started Parts & Functions.............. 8 SIM Card................9 Internal Memory and SD Card......... 11 Charging Battery.............. 13 Xperia™ Z3 User Guide Power On/Off..............14 Contents Using Touchscreen............15 Initial Settings..............16 Basic Operations Basic Operation..............18...
  • Page 4 Managing Saved Gmail............86 Display................161 Using Email................89 Storage................162 Browser................92 Power management............163 Using the Browser (Chrome)..........95 Apps................. 164 Tap & pay............... 164 Location................165 Camera Security................166 Capturing Still Images/Videos......... 98 Language & input............167 Viewing Captured Still Images/Videos (Album)....100 Backup &...

  • Page 5: About The User Guide

    Introduction About the User Guide Accessing Instructions on Handset Thank-you for purchasing this product. Use Guide application to learn touch operations or making settings. Before Using This Product Launching Guide Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract In Home Screen, (SoftBank)
  • Page 6 Showing Status Bar Indicator Launching Guide from Notifications Window Set to show the indicator on Status Bar to launch Smartphone Guide. Show Smartphone Guide indicator on Status Bar to check functions quickly from Notifications Window. In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide) Drag Status Bar down Smartphone Guide top window opens.
  • Page 7 Using Guide Item Description Enter Search for Smartphone Guide. Keyword Check operations for usage purpose. Voice Open Guide search is also available. Check FAQ. Or access FAQ mobile web page.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Parts & Functions.............. 8 SIM Card................9 Internal Memory and SD Card......... 11 Charging Battery.............. 13 Power On/Off..............14 Using Touchscreen............15 Initial Settings..............16...

  • Page 10: Parts & Functions

    Parts & Functions Handset Part Description Camera Capture still images and videos. Flash/ Use as camera flash in a dark place. Photo Light CE mark, FCC ID, IMEI information printed sticker is attached. Do not remove Nameplate nameplate. Part Description Hold mark up to reader/writer to use NFC Mark NFC/Osaifu-Keitai...

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    SIM Card Desktop Holder SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information. Handling SIM Card ・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting Part Description SIM Card in an IC card reader, etc. of another brand. ・SoftBank Mobile Corp.
  • Page 12 Inserting SIM Card Removing SIM Card Always power off beforehand. Always power off beforehand. Open Slot Cover using groove Open Slot Cover using groove Draw Tray out using the tab Draw Tray out using the tab Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up Remove SIM Card from Tray ・Check SIM Card orientation by notch.

  • Page 13: Internal Memory And Sd Card

    Internal Memory and SD Card Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and Save data to handset memory or SD Card. make sure there are no gaps Handset supports SD Cards up to 128 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
  • Page 14 Removing SD Card Formatting SD Card Always unmount SD Card beforehand. When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset. ・Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used on another device before formatting. Open Slot Cover using groove ・Charge Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.

  • Page 15: Charging Battery

    Charging Battery Charging with Desktop Holder Use included Desktop Holder (SOEAB1) and specified AC Charging with AC Charger Charger (Micro USB 1.0A) (ZTDAC1) or AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1). For other devices, see the SoftBank Mobile Web page. AC Charger is an optional accessory. Use specified AC Charger (Micro USB 1.0A) (ZTDAC1) or AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1).

  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    Power On/Off Removing Adapter Attachment At time of purchase, Attachment 45A is attached to Desktop Powering On Holder. Use Recess on one side of Adapter Attachment to lift it up to (Long Press) a detachable angle while holding Desktop Holder ・To attach Adapter Attachment, set it into Desktop Holder aligned with installation notches, then press it down firmly so as not to leave any gaps.

  • Page 17: Using Touchscreen

    Using Touchscreen Pinch/Spread Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers. fingers on Display. Contact Display lightly and briefly. Touch & Hold Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen changes, release finger.

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Some steps are different in use environment. Follow onscreen instructions. English (United States) Done Finish Initial settings are made. Set Wi-Fi network Set Google account ・For details on Google account, see "Using a Google Account." Set world of Sony (Connect Sony Entertainment Network)

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operation..............18 Applications...............19 Phone Number..............22 Silent Mode............... 22 Airplane Mode..............23 Text Entry.................23 Using a Google Account........... 26 Google Play............... 28 Security Codes..............30 SIM PIN................30 Locking Screen..............31 Updating Software............32...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Selecting Options and Navigating Screens Home Screen & Applications List Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items. ・ Tap to go back to previous screen. Most handset operations start in Home Screen (appears at power on) or in Applications List. Menu Operations for available settings and items.

  • Page 21: Applications

    Applications Portrait Orientation & Landscape Orientation Launching Applications The screen changes to portrait orientation when handset is rotated sideways. ・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not change. In Home Screen, Applications list opens. Capturing Screenshots ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Long Press and Volume Down Key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen.
  • Page 22 (TrackID™ Check information for currently showing Icon Function/Service TV program. All-you-can-download service application Use handset as remote controller for Sony for top-rated and standard applications SideView) in entertainment, game, tool, lifestyle, or (App Pass) Twitter official client application for business categories.
  • Page 23 ・With "Own order" set, Touch & Hold an icon to rearrange to desired position. Perform basic and other operations. (Calculator) (電子書 Purchase e-books from Sony eBook store 籍 Reader by "Reader Store." Sony) (Phone) Place calls or make call settings.

  • Page 24: Phone Number

    Phone Number Silent Mode Checking Your Phone Number Using Silent Mode Set ringtone, operation sounds, etc. not to sound to avoid disturbing others around you. In Home Screen, (Settings) ・Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, video and music sound even in Silent mode. (Long Press) About phone (Mute)/...

  • Page 25: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Text Entry Using Airplane Mode Keyboard Disable all functions that emit signals. Handset remains Enter text with on-screen QWERTY keyboard by Tapping each powered on. character individually, or use Gesture input feature and slide finger from character to character to form words. ・...
  • Page 26 Entering Emoticons/Pictograms Pasting Cut/Copied Text Double-Tap text In Text Entry window, Text is highlighted by tabs on both sides and editing tool appears. Toggle option tab above the keyboard ・ To enter all text, Tap Drag to select range ・Scroll down to view more options on each list. Tap emoticon or pictogram Emoticon or pictogram is entered.
  • Page 27 Making Text Entry Settings Editing/Deleting Words in User Dictionary In Option menu, Tap My words Select word to edit/ delete Edit word Delete word , then Tap Word in User Dictionary is edited/deleted. Option menu appears. Keyboard settings Settings menu opens. Personalization guide Setting guidance window opens.

  • Page 28: Using A Google Account

    Using a Google Account Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google services. A Google account is required to use some services or fully use some applications. Google Account Cautions Be careful not to forget your Google account ID or password.
  • Page 29 Not now Set to enable/disable backup & restore Skip to receive the latest information from Google Play or not Account creation is completed. ・ To set password recovery, Tap Set up recovery options ・To set payment information, select the item, and Tap Follow onscreen instructions.

  • Page 30: Google Play

    Google Play Purchasing Paid Applications Download a variety of applications (free/paid) from Google Play. Change the setting of downloaded applications to enable manual or automatic updates. Log in to your Google account In Home Screen, (Play Store) beforehand. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on handset from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
  • Page 31 Updating Applications Uninstalling Applications Applications installed from Google Play can also be uninstalled. In Home Screen, (Play Store) In Home Screen, (Play Store) Google Play appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Google Play appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Flick right from the left end of Google Play window apps Tap application to update...

  • Page 32: Security Codes

    Security Codes SIM PIN PIN is the security code for your SIM Card. It prevents Security Codes third parties from unauthorized use of handset. At time of purchase, "9999" is set. A Center Access Code (Call Barring Password) is required for using handset.

  • Page 33: Locking Screen

    Locking Screen Changing SIM PIN Display is locked after a set period of inactivity. Operation can be performed only when PIN is enabled. Alternatively, Press for manual screen lock. This saves battery power and prevents accidental Touchscreen operation. In Home Screen, (Settings) Security Unlocking Screen...

  • Page 34: Updating Software

    Updating Software Adding Widgets to Lock Screen Check whether updates are required via the Internet, and Add widgets such as clock, calendar, etc. to Lock screen. Set update as required. "Allow widgets on lock screen" in "Security" in advance. Before Updating Software On Lock screen, Flick right clock widget Saved data may be lost depending on condition of handset (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.).
  • Page 35 About phone Software Update Software Update window opens. Software Update Follow onscreen instructions Software update starts. Connecting to PC to Update Software To update software connecting to a PC, install software for "Software Update" on the PC beforehand. For installation of the software, see the following web page.

  • Page 37: Handset Interface

    Handset Interface Home Screen Basics............36 Status Bar................. 37 Using Notifications Window..........38 Activating/Canceling Recently-Used Applications..39 Using Small Apps.............. 40 Rearranging Home Screen..........42...

  • Page 38: Home Screen Basics

    Home Screen Basics Toggling Home Screen Sheets Home Screen appears at power on; most handset operations Home Screen consists of 7 sheets. Customize each Home start here. Customize Home Screen with application shortcuts, Screen sheet with application shortcuts, widgets, etc. to make widgets, and folders.

  • Page 39: Status Bar

    Status Bar Main Notification Indicators Status Bar appears at the top of Display. Notification Notification Indicators appearing in Status Bar include the Indicators for new mail, etc. and Status Indicators for handset following. appear here. Indicator Description Status Bar Layout Launch Guide (Drag Status Bar down and open from Notifications Window) Missed Call...

  • Page 40: Using Notifications Window

    Using Notifications Window Main Status Indicators Drag Status Bar down to open Notifications Window. Open Status Indicators appearing in Status Bar include the Notification Indicators to check details. following. Opening Notifications Window Indicator Description Battery Full (100%) Battery Charging Drag Status Bar down Battery Low (4% or less) Signal Strength 4G LTE/4G Data in Use...

  • Page 41: Activating/Canceling Recently-Used Applications

    Activating/Canceling Recently- Canceling All Running Applications Used Applications Cancel all running applications. Check recently-used applications and exit them. Activating Recently-Used Applications View recently-used applications in thumbnail list and launch application from the list. Close all Tap application in thumbnail list All running applications are canceled.

  • Page 42: Using Small Apps

    Using Small Apps Adding Small Apps Activate small app while using another application in a small window. Activating Small Apps Activate small app. Tap a small app icon Small Apps list opens. Small Apps Bar (Favorites) Activate small app from here. ・If one or more small apps are set, Flick Small Apps Bar left or right to find desired small app.
  • Page 43 Operations in Small Apps List Deleting Small Apps Adding Small App to Small Apps Bar (Favorites) Delete widgets or small apps in Small Apps list. In Small Apps list, Touch & Hold an icon Drag to anywhere on Small Apps Bar (Favorites) Deleting Small App from Small Apps Bar (Favorites) In Small Apps Bar (Favorites), Touch &...

  • Page 44: Rearranging Home Screen

    Rearranging Home Screen Select widget/small app Set Wallpaper to Home Screen, or add shortcuts, widgets and folders for quick access to applications and files. Operations for Rearranging Home Screen Moving Widgets and Icons In Home Screen, Touch & Hold target item Drag where to move widget Deleting Widgets and Icons...
  • Page 45 Changing Themes Adding Shortcuts Change theme for Home Screen or wallpaper of Lock Screen. Add shortcuts for applications. Touch & Hold area of Home Screen without icons Themes Touch & Hold area of Home Screen without icons Apps ・ Alternatively, in Home Screen, Tap Settings , and Personalization...
  • Page 46 Toggle on/off for STAMINA mode. mode Widget Description TrackID™ Show TrackID™. Play View contents recommended by Google Use handset as remote controller for Sony Recommendation Play. TV SideView Cameras Select capturing mode then launch Camera. Twitter View Twitter tweet comments. Direct Calendar Show calendar events.
  • Page 47 Adding Folders In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon to place in a folder Drag the icon above another icon to place in the same folder Folder is added. Changing Folder Names In Home Screen, Tap folder Enter folder name Done...

  • Page 49: Phone

    Phone Placing/Answering Calls........... 48 Placing a Call from Contacts/Call History..... 50 Optional Services..............52 Making Call Settings............57 Using Contacts..............58 Importing Contacts............61 Backing Up Contacts............61...

  • Page 50: Placing/Answering Calls

    Placing/Answering Calls Tap dialpad to enter the other party's number How to dial directly to make a call and answer a call, as well as options when a call is arriving/during a call are described. Emergency Call Location Information If handset is used to place a call (3G) to emergency numbers such as 110, 119, or 118, your location is automatically reported to the emergency organization such as Police.
  • Page 51 Answering Calls Rejecting and Sending Message While a call is arriving, Drag Reject with message Select message When a call arrives, Drag to right ・ Tap Write new message to write message to send. Using Answering Machine While a call is arriving, Drag Reject with Answering Machine ・Activate Answering Machine in advance.

  • Page 52: Placing A Call From Contacts/Call History

    Placing a Call from Contacts/Call In-Call Screen Layout/In-Call Operations History During a call, Tap the icon to use the following functions. Make calls quickly using Contacts and Call History. Placing a Call from Contacts In Home Screen, (Contacts) Show name/phone number saved to contact Show call time Show phone number saved to contact Show image saved to contact...
  • Page 53 Placing a Call from Call History Filtering Call Logs In Call History, Filter call log Show all calls Tap option ( In Home Screen, (Phone) ・ Each Tapping toggles between Show ( )/Hide ( Enabling Answering Machine In Call History, Answering Machine settings ・See "Making Call...

  • Page 54: Optional Services

    Optional Services Using Call Forwarding Optional Services In Home Screen, (Settings) Use the following optional services. Service Description Call Divert all/unanswered calls to a preset Forwarding number. Divert all/unanswered calls to Voicemail Voicemail Center. Call Waiting Answer calls during a call. Group Calling Connect multiple lines.
  • Page 55 Using Voicemail All calls Unanswered calls Enter phone number to forward to In Home Screen, (Settings) ・ If Unanswered calls is selected, set ring time. ・Select phone number to forward to from Contacts. Call Call Forwarding is activated. Deactivating Voicemail/Call Forwarding In Voicemail/Call Forwarding window, Deactivate service Deactivate...
  • Page 56 Using Call Waiting All calls Unanswered calls This service requires subscription. In Home Screen, (Settings) ・ If Unanswered calls is selected, set ring time. Voicemail is activated. Call ・ When new message is recorded, appears on Status Bar. Drag Status Bar down and Tap New voicemail , then follow the voice prompts.
  • Page 57 Using Group Calling Using Caller ID Notification This service requires subscription. In Home Screen, (Settings) During a call, Call Enter phone number/Select from contacts Call is added. Additional settings When the other party answers, Merge calls Group Calling starts. Caller ID Hide number Show number Caller ID is set.
  • Page 58 Using Call Barring Tap target option to restrict Enter Call Barring Password Restrict call and SMS. Enable Disable ・Call Barring requires Call Barring Password. ・Entering incorrect Call Barring Password three times disables Call Barring. Call Barring Password must be changed. For details, contact Customer Service.

  • Page 59: Making Call Settings

    Making Call Settings Call Making Call Settings Make call-related settings. Settings can be made for the following items. Item Description Phone Set ringtone. ringtone Call window opens. Vibrate when Enable vibration for ringtone. ringing Increasing Set whether to increase ringtone ringtone gradually.

  • Page 60: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts Setting Call Blocking Save phone numbers, mail addresses, etc. to Contacts. Set blocks by call type. In Call settings, Call Blocking Block calls Contacts Cautions Confirm Note for emergency call, Tap type of call to block ( If handset is left uncharged, contact may be altered/lost. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to Call Blocking is set.
  • Page 61 Saving Contacts from Call Window Contacts Screen Layout Save a number entered in call window directly to Contacts. In Home Screen, (Phone) Tap dialpad to enter number to save Add to Contacts Checking Contacts In Home Screen, (Contacts) Item Description Call tab Call window opens.
  • Page 62 Editing Contacts Deleting Contacts In Home Screen, (Contacts) In Home Screen, (Contacts) Contacts appear. Contacts appear. Tap target contact Mark several Edit items Done Tap target contact ・Only one contact is also selectable. To select all contacts, Contact changes are complete. 0 selected Mark all Delete...

  • Page 63: Importing Contacts

    Importing Contacts Backing Up Contacts Importing Contacts from SD Card Backing Up Contacts to SD Card Import (load) contacts that are backed up on SD Card. Back up (save) contacts to SD Card. In Home Screen, (Contacts) In Home Screen, (Contacts) Contacts appear.

  • Page 65: Messaging & Internet

    Messaging & Internet Messaging................64 S! Mail Initial Setup............64 Folder List/Thread List........... 65 Sending S! Mail/SMS............66 Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail........68 Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS........ 69 Managing S! Mail/SMS............71 Operations When Creating S! Mail/SMS......78 S! Mail/SMS Settings............81 Creating/Sending Gmail............84 Checking Received Gmail..........

  • Page 66: Messaging

    Messaging S! Mail Initial Setup S! Mail Setting Up S! Mail Initially Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets When activating mail for the first time, complete setup to and email compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond send/receive S! Mail using Wi-Fi and to import sent/received SMS character entry limit;...

  • Page 67: Folder List/Thread List

    Folder List/Thread List S! Mail Reception while Display is Completely Dark (Screen Lock Active) View mail in folder list or thread list. Folder list view is described here. Operation for thread list To receive S! Mail messages using Wi-Fi even when Display may be different.

  • Page 68: Sending S! Mail/Sms

    Sending S! Mail/SMS Thread List Sent and received S! Mail/SMS is displayed sorted by recipient. About Drafts When viewing messages exchanged with Yamamoto-san, messages are displayed as a conversation with Yamamoto-san within a single thread. When is Tapped while creating S! Mail or SMS, confirmation appears asking whether to save the message as a draft.
  • Page 69 Sending SMS Select recipients In Home Screen, (Mail) ・ Tap Phonebook Outgoing History Incoming History Mail Group to change recipient lists. ・ After setting recipients, Tap to check recipients' phone numbers/email addresses or set them to Cc/Bcc. ・ To delete a recipient, Tap and then Alternatively, Tap and then...

  • Page 70: Sending Decore Mail By S! Mail

    Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail Send Using a Template Choose from a variety of designs to decorate mail. In Home Screen, (Mail) Template Flick left/ right to select template SMS is sent. ・ If confirmation appears, Tap Send ・Failed SMS messages are saved as drafts. SELECT ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

  • Page 71: Opening & Replying To S! Mail/Sms

    Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS Decorating S! Mail Handset receives S! Mail/SMS messages automatically by default. Optionally, retrieve messages manually, and also retrieve all messages stored on the server. While entering message text, Tap decoration type Opening New S! Mail/SMS When message arrives, new message notice and Notification Indicator appear.
  • Page 72 Retrieving Server Mail Forwarding S! Mail/SMS In Home Screen, (Mail) Handle Server Mail In S! Mail/SMS message window, ・Alternatively, in message list, Flick the message to the right and Tap Receive whole content for all server mails Receive subject and sender for all server mails Enter recipient(s) Enter text Send...

  • Page 73: Managing S! Mail/Sms

    Managing S! Mail/SMS Widgets Widgets allow message information to be viewed from Viewing S! Mail/SMS Home Screen. Widgets appear in simple (top of Display) and detailed (bottom of Display) views. Check number of unread messages in simple view. Check date/time and preview of messages in addition to number of unread messages in detailed view.
  • Page 74 Changing the Sort Order of Subfolders Deleting Messages in S! Mail/SMS List In folder list, Touch & Hold subfolder In S! Mail/SMS list, Touch & Hold message Delete Down to change sort order Done ・ The sort order of the ・...
  • Page 75 Folder List S! Mail/SMS Message Window Number of unread messages Sender/recipients/subject/date & time sent, received, saved, etc. Subfolder Message text Number of draft/unsent messages Number of spam messages Icon Description Sender/recipients list. Tap for list of Indicator Description addresses included in sender/recipient Send failure.
  • Page 76 Backing Up S! Mail/SMS Data Backup(S!Mail Specific) Back up message data on handset to SD Card or other media. ・Back up message data, subfolders, and sort criteria saved on handset. Data for all messages must be backed up together at the same time. ・Data is backed up to the user memory.
  • Page 77 Restoring S! Mail/SMS Data Restore(S!Mail Specific) Restore message data backed up to SD Card or other media to handset. ・Data is restored from the user memory. In Home Screen, (Mail) Airplane mode Common Settings Tap files to restore Mail Save&Load Restore starts.
  • Page 78 Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Export) Export(vMessage) Export message data on handset in vMessage format to SD Card or other media. vMessage format is compatible with other smartphones and SoftBank mobile phones (3G). ・Export either received message data, sent message data, drafts, or unsent message data saved on handset all together.
  • Page 79 Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Import) Import(vMessage) Import message data exported to SD Card or other media in vMessage format to handset. ・To import data from a previously used mobile phone, etc., first save the data you want to import to SD Card or other media.

  • Page 80: Operations When Creating S! Mail/Sms

    Operations When Creating S! Mail/ Airplane mode Use these functions when sending, replying to, or forwarding messages. Switching to S! Mail While creating SMS, Switch to S!Mail Import is complete. Importing Message Data Where Message Data is Imported Imported message data is loaded to the locations below in user memory.
  • Page 81 Attaching Files Specify Date/Time to Send Create a message to be sent automatically at a specific time. While creating S! Mail, After entering recipients/subject/message text, Sending Reservation Tap file category Follow onscreen prompts File is attached. Specify date to send on Specify time to send at Message is saved to drafts folder, and automatically sent at the specified time on the specified date.
  • Page 82 Entering Emoji Pictograms Setting Priority Levels While entering subject/message text, While creating S! Mail, Set priority Tap emoji Tap priority level Emoji is entered. Priority level is set. ・ Tap My PIC while entering message text to select My pictograms. Requesting Delivery Reports ・...

  • Page 83: S! Mail/Sms Settings

    S! Mail/SMS Settings Discarding Message Drafts Make settings for S! Mail/SMS. Discard a message that is being created without saving it as a draft. Common Settings Settable items are the following. While creating S! Mail/SMS, Delete Item Description Message Enable pop-up notification for new Notice messages.
  • Page 84 Send/Receive Settings Common Settings Set each item Settable items are the following. Item Description Make S! Mail/SMS receive settings. Set what portions of S! Mail to first retrieve, Receive whether to automatically retrieve S! Settings Mail during roaming, and whether to automatically check new messages when activating S! Mail.
  • Page 85 Mail Group Settings Number/Address Settings Settable and viewable items are the following. In Home Screen, (Mail) Item Description Phone Number View phone number. Mail Address View mail address. Change Mail Navigate to My SoftBank to change mail Address address, etc. In Home Screen, (Mail) Mail Group Settings...

  • Page 86: Creating/Sending Gmail

    Creating/Sending Gmail Operations when Composing Gmail Use Google's mail service. Log in to your Google account Adding Cc/Bcc beforehand. In mail composition window, Add Cc/Bcc recipient Gmail Cautions Attaching Still Images/Videos Gmail is handled as email from a PC. Restricting email from PCs on handset prevents handset from receiving Gmail.

  • Page 87: Checking Received Gmail

    Checking Received Gmail Opening Gmail Gmail groups sent and received mail by subject (Conversation View). In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail) Opening New Gmail When new Gmail arrives, appears in Status Bar. Drag Status Bar down Inbox opens. Tap target thread Tap new Gmail The received mail message opens.

  • Page 88: Managing Saved Gmail

    Managing Saved Gmail Select a label ( Using Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box. Adding labels to each thread sorts threads by label. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label "Inbox" is automatically added to the thread.
  • Page 89 Muting Threads Deleting Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail) not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in Inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in Inbox.
  • Page 90 Searching Mail Reporting Spam In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail) In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail) Inbox opens. Inbox opens. Touch & Hold target thread ・Several threads are also selectable. Enter search text Report spam Report phishing Search results appear. The thread is reported as spam/phishing.

  • Page 91: Using Email

    Using Email Switching Google Accounts Setting an Account In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail) Check username (user ID), password, server name, etc. beforehand for the email account. In Home Screen, (Email) Inbox opens. Primary A window for adding an account appears the first time only.
  • Page 92 Adding an Account Creating/Sending Email In Home Screen, (Email) In Home Screen, (Email) Email list opens. Email list opens. Settings Mail composition window opens. Add account Enter recipients/subject/mail text Send Follow onscreen instructions Mail is sent. An email account is added.
  • Page 93 Opening New Email Opening Email When new email arrives, appears in Status Bar. In Home Screen, (Email) Drag Status Bar down Email list opens. Tap target mail Tap new email Email message opens. The new received email message opens. ・For two or more new email messages, email list opens. Operations when Opening Email Resetting Mail as Unread Touch &...

  • Page 94: Browser

    Browser Deleting an Account Search for information on the Internet using Browser. In Home Screen, (Email) SSL/TLS SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online threats (eavesdropping, falsification,...
  • Page 95 Adding Bookmarks Searching within Web Page In Browser, Find on page Enter search text In Home Screen, (Browser) Search results are shown highlighted. Deleting Cache and Cookies In Browser, Settings Privacy & security Clear cache Clear all cookie data Browser opens. Show Web page to add Save to bookmarks Add bookmark window opens.
  • Page 96 Opening New Tabs Showing Saved Web Pages Open several tabs to switch between Web pages easily. Open In Browser, Bookmarks Saved pages up to 16 tabs. Tap target Web page In Home Screen, (Browser) Showing Browsed History In Home Screen, (Browser) Browser opens.

  • Page 97: Using The Browser (Chrome)

    Using the Browser (Chrome) Setting Browser Use the browser simply by entering search words and URLs. Make various settings for Browser. Using Chrome In Home Screen, (Browser) In Home Screen, (Google) (Chrome) Browser opens. Chrome opens. Settings Set items ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Tap entry box at top Enter search words or URL Setting is complete.

  • Page 99: Camera

    Camera Capturing Still Images/Videos......... 98 Viewing Captured Still Images/Videos (Album)....100 Editing Captured Still Images (Album)......101 Sharing Still Images and Videos........103 Making Camera Settings..........104 Scanning Barcodes............107 Scanning Text..............107...

  • Page 100: Capturing Still Images/Videos

    Capturing Still Images/Videos Camera Cautions All captured still images are saved to handset memory or Capturing Still Images/Videos SD Card. Insert SD Card before using Camera. If handset temperature rises, Camera may not activate or File Format for Still Images may stop operation.
  • Page 101 Capturing Operations (Still Images) Capturing Videos Using Zoom Press Volume Key. (Long Press) ・Pinch/Spread fingers on Viewfinder to zoom in/out. ・Volume Key operations vary by setting of Use Volume key as. At time of purchase, "Zoom" is set. Capturing with Camera Key (Long Press) Aim Camera at subject Viewfinder appears.

  • Page 102: Viewing Captured Still Images/Videos (Album)

    Viewing Captured Still Images/ Videos (Album) Capturing with Camera Key Use Camera Key when Capturing mode is set to "Manual," "4K video," "Timeshift video," "Live on YouTube" or "Social Showing Still Images/Videos live by Bambuser." (Long Press) Tap icon to select Capturing mode Show captured or downloaded still images/videos.

  • Page 103: Editing Captured Still Images (Album)

    Editing Captured Still Images Operations when Viewing Still Images/ (Album) Videos Zooming In or Out Still Image Rotating Still Images Tap Display twice or pinch to check a still image Playing Burst with longpress Files in Slideshow In Home Screen, (Album) In still image playback, Viewing Timeshift burst Files...
  • Page 104 Trimming Still Images SAVE Operation using Photo editor application is explained here. Cropped still image is saved as a separate file. In Home Screen, (Album) Still image/video list opens. Tap still image Still image playback appears. Tap the window Crop Cropping window opens.

  • Page 105: Sharing Still Images And Videos

    Sharing Still Images and Videos Sending Still Images or Videos Using Bluetooth ® Album lets you send still images and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can also send them to a PC or You can select several still images, videos, or both and send another phone using Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 106: Making Camera Settings

    Up to three Xperia™ devices including yours are Select best moment from video captured Timeshift connectable in "Multi camera." If you connect a Sony Wi- at 120fps to show in slow-motion. video Fi/NFC compatible camera, your Xperia™ and only one Sony...
  • Page 107 Setting Camera Functioning Sweep Panorama Main setting items are as follows. Capture in landscape view using "Sweep Panorama." Moving objects or background are not suitable for Sweep ・Setting items vary by Capturing mode. Panorama capturing. ・Some settings cannot be made with other items at the same Uncaptured portions are recorded in gray.
  • Page 108 Operations on Using Camera Preview Set preview time after capturing. Set continuous capturing while Touching Setting Scene Selection & Holding or Long Pressing over a second. Burst with In Viewfinder, Select a scene. Set when Capturing mode is "Superior longpress ・Set when Capturing mode is "Manual."...

  • Page 109: Scanning Barcodes

    Scanning Barcodes Scanning Text Scan and use barcodes (QR codes and JAN codes). Scan text (Japanese/alphanumerics). Scanning Barcodes Scanning Text In Camera Viewfinder, Tap Capturing mode icon (Info- In Camera Viewfinder, Tap Capturing mode icon (Info- eye™) eye™) ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

  • Page 111: Full Seg/One Seg

    Full Seg/One Seg Viewing TV (Full Seg/One Seg)........110 Recording/Playing Back Programs......... 113 Recording/Viewing at Preset Times......115...

  • Page 112: Viewing Tv (Full Seg/One Seg)

    Viewing TV (Full Seg/One Seg) Connect commercially available headphones plug to TV Antenna Both Full Seg and One Seg are available (only in Japan). Cable Connect TV Antenna Cable plug to Headphone Port Hints Cannot launch TV Battery may be low. Handset needs to be charged. Cannot view TV Check signal reception.
  • Page 113 Setting Channels (Using for First Time) Viewing TV In Home Screen, (TV) In Home Screen, (TV) Select area(Area) opens. TV screen appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Flick screen left/right and select channel Tap Area Tap Prefecture Tap Locality...
  • Page 114 TV Screen Layout Saving Channel to Channel List ・Tap image on TV screen to show/hide indicators. In TV screen, Touch & Hold image Touch & Hold channel to save ・ To overwrite, Tap Overwrite registered channel Ending TV In TV screen, Checking Program Information Currently Viewed In TV screen, Program...

  • Page 115: Recording/Playing Back Programs

    Recording/Playing Back Programs Deleting a Channel Record programs on SD Card and play them back later. Only In TV screen, Touch & Hold image Touch & Hold One Seg recording is supported. channel Delete channel Record/Playback Cautions Making Subtitles/Sound Settings Recording In TV screen, Subtitle/Sound/Video setting...
  • Page 116 Playing Back Recorded Programs Playback Screen Layout ・To show playback controller, Tap image while a recorded program is playing. In Home Screen, (TV) Skip (rewinding 15 seconds) TV screen appears. Rewind (switch to 2x, 10x, 30x and 120x for every Tap) ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

  • Page 117: Recording/Viewing At Preset Times

    Recording/Viewing at Preset Times Set items Save Scheduling Recording/Viewing In Home Screen, (TV) Reservation is complete. TV screen appears. Reservation Cautions ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Check the signal status, battery charge and storage capacity before recording. Insert SD Card beforehand to Reserve Recording/Viewing record.
  • Page 118 Checking Scheduling Deleting Failed Reservation In Reserve recording/viewing list, Failed Reservation List Touch & Hold Failed Reservation In Home Screen, (TV) Delete Setting Reservation Notice In Reserve recording/viewing list, Reservation notice Follow onscreen instructions. TV screen appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Reserve Recording/Viewing Reserve recording/viewing list opens.

  • Page 119: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions Using Urgent News............118 Using Google Maps............119 Using Hangouts............... 120 Using Google Search............121 Searching for Information by Voice (Voice Search) ..121 Using Calculator............. 122 Using Calendar..............122 Using Alarm & Clock............124 Using Twitter..............126 Using Facebook............... 127 Using YouTube..............

  • Page 120: Using Urgent News

    Using Urgent News Tap the Urgent News notification View received "Earthquake Early Warning" or "Tsunami Warning" distributed by the Meteorological Agency, and "Disaster and Refuge Information" issued by national or local authorities (receive setting is enabled at time of purchase). Disabling Urgent News In Received News list, Urgent News Incoming...

  • Page 121: Using Google Maps

    Using Google Maps Obtaining Useful Area Information for Current Features available with Google Maps include maps of current Location location, routes to destinations, and views of traffic In map, "Search" Tap target information Follow conditions and aerial views. onscreen instructions Viewing Maps of Specified Places Viewing Traffic Jam Information, Aerial Photos, Etc.

  • Page 122: Using Hangouts

    Using Hangouts Ending a Video Chat Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to In video chat window, communicate with other Hangout users, and also use video calling. Log in to your Google account beforehand. Disabling Chat History Using Hangouts In chat window, Turn history off Deleting Chat...

  • Page 123: Using Google Search

    Using Google Search Searching for Information by Voice (Voice Search) Search information saved on handset and in handset applications as well as on the Internet. Search for information on the Internet by voice. Searching Using Google Voice Search In Home Screen, (Google) In Home Screen, (Voice Search)

  • Page 124: Using Calculator

    Using Calculator Using Calendar Use Calendar to manage a schedule. Sync handset Calendar Using Calculator with Google Calendar online. Log in to a Google account beforehand. Calendar Operations In Home Screen, (Calculator) Viewing Today's Calendar In Calendar, Changing Calendar View Flick right from the left end of Calendar Year Month...
  • Page 125 Syncing Calendar In Home Screen, (Calendar) Add event window opens. Calendar appears. Enter title, start date/time, end date/time, etc. Done Flick right from the left end of Calendar Tap sync item Event is added. Checking Events Sync setting is changed. In Home Screen, (Calendar) Calendar appears.

  • Page 126: Using Alarm & Clock

    Using Alarm & Clock Alarm Operations Set and use alarms, world clock, stopwatch and timer. Viewing Desk Clock In alarm screen, Desk clock Setting Alarms Deleting Alarms ・Settable items are the following. In alarm screen, Delete alarms Tap target Item name Description alarm ( Delete...
  • Page 127 Using World Clock Using Stopwatch In Home Screen, (ツール) (Alarm & clock) In Home Screen, (ツール) (Alarm & clock) (World clock) (Stopwatch) World clock appears. Stopwatch appears. Start City list opens. Timing starts. Tap city to add. Stop City is added to world clock screen. Time opens.

  • Page 128: Using Twitter

    Using Twitter Using Timer Tweet (post messages) and view other people's tweets on Twitter. Login may be required to use Twitter. For details on Twitter, visit the Twitter website (https://twitter.com/). In Home Screen, (ツール) (Alarm & clock) (Timer) Tweeting on Twitter In Home Screen, (Twitter) Timer appears.

  • Page 129: Using Facebook

    Using Facebook Using YouTube Exchange recent happenings with friends or browse View a variety of video contents uploaded to YouTube, and information about companies, organizations, etc. For details upload videos from handset. on Facebook, visit the Facebook website (https://ja- jp.facebook.com/). Viewing Videos Sharing Information on Facebook In Home Screen,...

  • Page 130: Listening To Music (Walkman ® )

    Listening to Music (WALKMAN Using PC Files ® View and edit files created in Microsoft Office (Word, ® Playing Music Excel , PowerPoint ) and PDFs. ® ® Play back music, playlists, etc. Supported file formats are as Using OfficeSuite follow.

  • Page 131: Using Nfc/Osaifu-Keitai

    Using NFC/Osaifu-Keitai ® Cannot be scanned Use handset with internal IC card as money, coupon, or ticket. Hold handset for a few seconds. If time held over Transfer data with NFC device, using Android Beam. reader/writer is short, it may fail. Hold handset level with reader/writer.
  • Page 132 Preparing to Use NFC Sending/Receiving Data via Android Beam Send/receive data to/from a device with NFC. In Home Screen, (Settings) More... ・Some applications cannot use Android Beam. ・Handset cannot communicate with all NFC devices. While showing data to send on the sender's handset, face the marks on both devices parallel to one another NFC / Osaifu-Keitai settings "Touch to beam"...
  • Page 133 Using Remote Lock via Mail Prohibiting Use of NFC/Osaifu-Keitai ® Setting Remote Lock via Mail Set to lock NFC/Osaifu-Keitai via mail when handset is ® In Home Screen, (Settings) More... lost/stolen. In Home Screen, (Settings) More... NFC / Osaifu-Keitai settings Remote Lock via Mail Enter password...

  • Page 135: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connecting to PC via USB..........134 Connecting by Wi-Fi............135 Using Tethering.............. 139 Using Bluetooth Function..........140 ® Using DLNA Function............. 144...

  • Page 136: Connecting To Pc Via Usb

    Connecting to PC via USB USB connection mode Media transfer mode (MTP) Connect handset to a PC via Micro USB Cable and use handset Mass storage mode (MSC) memory and data in SD Card from the PC. Transferring Data between Handset SD Card and PC ・Insert SD Card beforehand.

  • Page 137: Connecting By Wi-Fi

    Connecting by Wi-Fi Wi-Fi and Mobile Data Traffic Handset supports Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). Access the Internet Mobile data traffic is available even when Wi-Fi is on. If via a household Wi-Fi connection environment. For Wi-Fi connected via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi takes priority. router (manufactured by FON) users, see "Fonルーター...
  • Page 138 Selecting a Network Connection Enabling Automatic Connection with Available Passpoint Networks Select a scanned Wi-Fi network and connect. In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Passpoint ・ If enabling, read onscreen information and Tap In Home Screen, (Settings) ・ Tap Passpoint to toggle on ( )/off ( Setting Passpoint Networks In Wi-Fi settings,...
  • Page 139 Making Settings Manually for Connecting Tap Wi-Fi network Enter password Connect In Home Screen, (Settings) Handset is connected. ・The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's Wi-Fi service provider.
  • Page 140 Disconnecting Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply via Wi-Fi, without an access point or via the Internet. In Home Screen, (Settings) In Home Screen, (Settings) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi settings open. Wi-Fi settings open. Tap connected access point Forget Wi-Fi is disconnected.

  • Page 141: Using Tethering

    Using Tethering Tap device to connect to Tethering Use handset like a Wi-Fi router to access the Internet from a PC or game devices. ・Requires separate subscription. ・Use after confirming that handset is updated to the latest software. Invitation for connection to other devices is sent. Enabling Tethering Accept invitation for connection to other devices In Home Screen,...

  • Page 142: Using Bluetooth ® Function

    Using Bluetooth Function ® Checking Use of Tethering Connect to a Bluetooth -capable wireless phone, etc. for calls ® or to a hands-free device such as a headset. In Home Screen, (ツール) (Tethering) Hints Cannot use Bluetooth ® Is handset in Airplane mode? Bluetooth function is ®...
  • Page 143 Enabling Bluetooth Function Pairing/Connecting Bluetooth Devices ® ® ・Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Paired ® ® guaranteed for handset. Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. ® ・Handset may not connect properly depending on the other ・Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices...
  • Page 144 Connecting to Paired Bluetooth ® Devices Canceling Pairing In Bluetooth settings, for paired device ® Unpair In Home Screen, (Settings) ・ Settable when Bluetooth is enabled. Enabling Service from Paired Device In Bluetooth settings, for paired device ® item in "PROFILES" ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.
  • Page 145 Sending Data by Bluetooth Receiving Data by Bluetooth ® ® Contacts data is described as an example. appears in Status Bar for a data request from another device. Follow steps below for other device to receive data. In Home Screen, (Contacts) Drag down Status Bar to open Notifications Window Bluetooth...

  • Page 146: Using Dlna Function

    Using DLNA Function Connect to handset with an application on DLNA device Use Wi-Fi transfers to share still image, video, and other files between handset and external devices. Connect to the same Access request for media server is notified to handset. Wi-Fi network with DLNA device beforehand.
  • Page 147 Playing Media Files in the DLNA Device Playing Media Files in Handset on DLNA on Handset Device Play media files in the DLNA device on handset. Operation Play media files in handset on DLNA device using Throw using "Walkman" application is explained here. function.

  • Page 149: Global Services

    Global Services Before Using Handset Abroad........148 Making Calls while Abroad..........150...

  • Page 150: Before Using Handset Abroad

    Before Using Handset Abroad Tap a network mode Handset supports global travel. Use handset's phone number as it is abroad. Setting the Communications Method Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed. The communication's method is set. In Home Screen, (Settings) ・...
  • Page 151 Setting the Carrier Tap network to connect to At time of purchase, handset is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in user's current area. The selected carrier is set. A specific carrier can also be selected manually. ・ In Service providers screen, Tap Search mode Automatic to connect automatically to an appropriate...

  • Page 152: Making Calls While Abroad

    Making Calls while Abroad Enabling Data Roaming Carry "世界対応ケータイ海外ご利用ガイド" overseas. Set data roaming for overseas data communication. International Calls to Japan and Other Countries from Abroad In Home Screen, (Settings) In Home Screen, (Phone) More... Touch & Hold Mobile networks Tap dialpad and omit first 0 from phone numbers when placing international calls Mobile network settings open.
  • Page 153 Calls to Landline Phones/Cell Phones in Country of Stay Place calls the same way you would within Japan. ・Do not enter country code or omit first 0 from phone numbers. In Home Screen, (Phone) Tap dialpad to enter the other party's number Handset dials number.

  • Page 155: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings Handset Settings............154 Wi-Fi................155 Bluetooth.................156 Data usage..............156 Xperia™ Connectivity.............157 More................. 158 Personalization............... 159 Home................160 Sound................160 Display................161 Storage................162 Power management............163 Apps................. 164 Tap & pay............... 164 Location................165 Security................166 Language & input............167 Backup &...

  • Page 156: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings In Home Screen, (Settings) Handset Settings In Home Screen, (Settings) to customize operation of handset functions. Handset settings include the following items. Item Description Enable Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi Handset settings open. For details, see "Connecting by Wi-Fi." Enable Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 157: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Tap Wi-Fi network Enter password Connect Wi-Fi In Home Screen, (Settings) Handset is connected. ・The password for a household wireless LAN router is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider.

  • Page 158: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Data usage Bluetooth Data usage Check mobile data traffic and set limit. In Home Screen, (Settings) In Home Screen, (Settings) Bluetooth Data usage Bluetooth settings open. ® Data usage window opens. Data Usage Operations Enabling Mobile Data Traffic In data usage window, for "Mobile data traffic"...

  • Page 159: Xperia™ Connectivity

    Xperia™ Connectivity Setting Data Usage Cycle In data usage window, Tap calculation period for "Data Xperia™ Connectivity usage cycle" Change cycle... Flick date up/down to select reset day for each month Set to connect PC, etc. with USB or via Wi-Fi. Settable items ・...

  • Page 160: More

    More... Operations in Wireless & Networks Setting Default SMS Application More... In wireless & networks screen, Default SMS app Hangouts Mail Set other wireless and network functions. Settable items are the following. Default SMS application is set. Item Description Setting VPN Disable all settings that emit signals.

  • Page 161: Personalization

    Clear notifications from Status Bar when In Personalization screen, Themes Tap theme notifications Notifications Window has been opened. ・ Tap to download theme from Sony Select. Manage Set applications that appear on notifications Notifications Window. Setting Wallpaper Status bar Set Indicators that appear in Status Bar.

  • Page 162: Home

    Home Sound Home Sound Switch Home application. Set ringtone, operation tones, etc. Settable items are the following. Item Description In Home Screen, (Settings) Audio settings Make settings for sound. Volumes Set volume for phone ringtone, alarm, etc. Phone Set phone ringtone. ringtone Increasing Set whether to increase ringtone.

  • Page 163: Display

    Display Set items Display Settings are made. Set brightness etc. Settable items are the following. Item Description Set the screen to show photos and videos vividly and at high resolution. Note that the image quality of still images is enhanced when viewing in the "Album" Image application.

  • Page 164: Storage

    Storage Display Storage Check handset and SD Card memory space. Also perform SD Card mount and erase SD Card data. Settable items are the following. Item Description Check total space/free space on handset Total space Display settings open. memory and SD Card. Cancel recognition of SD Card for safe Unmount SD removal.

  • Page 165: Power Management

    Power management Check/Tap items Power management Check handset and SD Card memory space. Set power saving items and check battery usage. Settable and USB Storage Operations viewable items are the following. Connecting USB Storage Item Description Restrict functions of specific applications Open Slot Cover using groove Insert Micro USB plug of to reduce power consumption in sleep...

  • Page 166: Apps

    Apps Tap & pay Apps Tap & pay Check installed and running applications. Items that can be Manage billing information on cloud and handset with checked are the following. supported applications. Item Description Downloaded Check downloaded applications. In Home Screen, (Settings) Running Check running applications.

  • Page 167: Location

    Location RECENT Show applications to recently used LOCATION location. REQUEST LOCATION Enable applications to use location. SERVICES Handset has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Some GPS features use the Internet. ・When GPS function is used to find your location, make In Home Screen, (Settings) sure there is a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 168: Security

    Security In Home Screen, (Settings) Security Set securities such as Screen lock, SIM card lock, etc. Settable items are the following. ・ Shown items depend on the setting for Screen lock Item Description Screen lock Set Screen lock. Unlock Set the distance to unlock Bluetooth sensitivity Unlock.

  • Page 169: Language & Input

    Language & input Setting Distance to Unlock in Bluetooth Unlock In security settings, Unlock sensitivity Select device Language & input to change unlock for Put the Bluetooth device at ® distance to set Set distance Set functions for language and text entry. Settable items are the following.

  • Page 170: Backup & Reset

    Backup & reset Set items Backup & reset Settings are made. Make settings for backing up information and initializing data. Language & Input Operations Settable items are the following. Setting the Display Language Item Description Back up my In Language & input screen, Language Tap item Enable backup for application data, etc.

  • Page 171: Setup Guide

    Setup guide Operations in Backup & Reset Backing Up Data Setup guide In Backup & reset screen, Back up my data ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Make initial settings on functions, services, etc. ・ Tap Back up my data to toggle on ( )/off ( Setting Backup Account...

  • Page 172: Accounts

    ACCOUNTS Date & time ACCOUNTS Date & time Create/add accounts and sync accounts. Set functions for date and time. Settable items are the following. Item Description In Home Screen, (Settings) Enable adjustment of date and time Automatic automatically by using network-provided date &...

  • Page 173: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility Set functions for text-to-speech, touch operation guidance, etc. Settable items are the following. Item Description TalkBack Set Accessibility service (TalkBack). Captions Set captions, language, text size, etc. Accessibility settings open. Magnification Enable zooming in/out by Triple-Tapping gestures the screen.

  • Page 174: Printing

    Printing About phone Printing About phone Set Cloud Print etc. Check handset status. Items that can be checked/set are the following. Item Description In Home Screen, (Settings) Software Make settings for Software Update. Update Application Download and update new applications. update Status Check condition of handset.

  • Page 175: For Assistance

    For Assistance Saving Data..............174 Backing up & Restoring..........174 Troubleshooting.............. 175 Specifications..............176 Warranty & After-Sales Service........176 Customer Service............177...

  • Page 176: Saving Data

    Saving Data Backing up & Restoring Saving Destination Backing up & Restoring ・Save data to handset memory or SD Card. For details on The methods of backing up/restoring are the following. inserting/removing SD Card, see "Internal Memory and SD Card." Method Description ・Saving destination when creating data cannot be changed.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Battery level goes down quickly Are you where signal is weak or have been out of Check Here First service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Check the following Q &...

  • Page 178: Specifications

    Specifications Warranty & After-Sales Service Handset Warranty Handset purchase includes Warranty. Item Description ・Confirm shop name and purchase date. Dimensions (W Approx. 73 × 147 × 7.4 mm ・Read contents of Warranty and keep it in a safe place. x H x D) ・The warranty period is found in the Warranty.

  • Page 179: Customer Service

    Customer Service For SoftBank handset or service information, call General Information. For repairs, call Customer Assistance. SoftBank Customer Support General Information From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 Customer Assistance (Repairs/Lost Handsets) From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 113 From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at...

  • Page 181: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............180 Important Product Information........186 Bluetooth /Wi-Fi (WLAN)..........188 ® Waterproofing/Dustproofing......... 189 End User License Agreement......... 191 Export Controls and Regulations........192 Intellectual Property Rights..........192 RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information..............194...

  • Page 182: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Handset, SIM Card, Desktop Holder, TV Antenna Cable, AC Charger (Optional Accessory) Read safety precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use of this product.
  • Page 183 Do not subject handset to excessive force such as stomping while AC Charger (optional Do not put handset, Desktop Holder, TV accessory) is connected. Antenna Cable or AC Charger (optional accessory) in cooking appliances such as a Charging with damaged port may cause malfunction or fire. microwave or pressure cooker or on IH cooking Charge only as directed.
  • Page 184 Do not place handset on unstable/uneven Do not dispose of handset in fire. surfaces. Internal Battery may leak, burst, ignite, etc. Handset or related hardware may fall, resulting in injury, malfunction, etc. Take added care when vibration is set or while charging.
  • Page 185 Do not cover/wrap handset with cloth or futon while charging. Do not cover/wrap handset Do not use handset while driving a vehicle, with cloth or futon at bedtime. motorbike or riding a bicycle. Handset may overheat, resulting in fire, burns, May cause an accident.
  • Page 186 Watch TV from a distance in good light. Do not use handset when it may affect Failure to do so may impair vision. vehicle's electronic equipment. Handset use may affect devices and lead to unsafe driving. Moderate handset volume when using Headsets. Prolonged use and excessive volume may damage ears or If you experience any skin irritation associated hearing.
  • Page 187 Desktop Holder, AC Charger (Optional Accessory) Do not plug in/unplug AC Charger power plug with wet hands. May cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not cover/wrap with cloth or futon while charging. Do not touch AC Charger if thunder is audible. Heat may build up resulting in fire, burns, malfunction, etc.

  • Page 188: Important Product Information

    Important Product Information Handset Use & Electronic Medical Equipment Handset, SIM Card, Desktop Holder, TV This section is based on "医療機関内での携帯電話等の使用 Antenna Cable, AC Charger (Optional に関する指針" (Electromagnetic Compatibility Conference, Accessory) August 2014) and "Guidelines for Prevention of Effects of Radio Waves from Various Equipment Using Radio Waves on Implantable Medical Equipment"...
  • Page 189 ・Do not bring magnetic data or magnetic objects close to Technical Conformity handset. Magnetic data on cash card, credit card, etc. may be erased or may cause handset malfunction. Handset is certified as wireless equipment for low power ・Do not remove IMEI printed sticker or Nameplate. electric data communication based on the Radio Law.

  • Page 190: Bluetooth ® /Wi-Fi (Wlan)

    Bluetooth /Wi-Fi (WLAN) ® Wi-Fi (WLAN) ・Wi-Fi (WLAN) uses radio waves to exchange information Frequencies and LAN connection is freely established within an area where the radio wave reaches. Meanwhile, if no security is set, Wi-Fi communications may be intercepted or hacked Frequency band used by handset Bluetooth /Wi-Fi (WLAN) ®...

  • Page 191: Waterproofing/Dustproofing

    Waterproofing/Dustproofing Notes on Using 5GHz Devices Handset complies with IPX5 , IPX8 waterproof standards and Available channel numbers and the frequencies are as follows: IP6X dustproof standard with External Device Port Cover, SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover firmly closed. Frequency 1 Protection against water jet (at 12.5 L/min.
  • Page 192 Precautions Draining Do not perform the following actions. When handset gets wet, remaining water may flow out after -Washing with Soap/Detergent/Bath powder wiping it off. Drain as shown. -Washing using brush/sponge -Machine-washing -Applying strong water flow Wipe off moisture on handset surface and back side with dry, -Soaking in ocean water clean cloth etc.

  • Page 193: End User License Agreement

    Desktop Holder or opening Sony Mobile grants you a non-exclusive limited license to use External Device Port Cover. the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it ・When charging with External Device Port Cover opened,...

  • Page 194: Export Controls And Regulations

    Export Controls and Regulations Intellectual Property Rights Export Controls and Regulations Copyrights and Portrait Rights The products and accessories may be subject to the Copyrighted contents you recorded or obtained from sites application of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and or Internet home pages using this product by downloading other related laws and regulations in Japan.
  • Page 195 Trademarks ® by Sony Corporation and it is a registered trademark or trademark in Japan and other countries. The company names and product names appearing in this ・POBox and POBox logo are registered trademarks of Sony manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their Computer Science Laboratories, Inc.

  • Page 196: Rf Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Information

    RF Exposure Information/Specific For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory (http://www.thisisant.com/ Absorption Rate (SAR) Information directory). ・Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This ・In context, TM and mark are omitted.
  • Page 197   FCC RF Exposure Information This mobile phone 401SO is confirmed to comply with guidelines relating to effects of radio wave exposure as Your handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is set forth by the Council of Europe (CE) and the Federal designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 199 Ａ About phone..............172 About the User Guide............3 Accessibility..............171 Accessing Instructions on Handset........3 ACCOUNTS............... 170 Activating/Canceling Recently-Used Applications..39 Airplane Mode..............23 Applications...............19 Xperia™ Z3 User Guide Index Apps................. 164 Ｂ Backing up & Restoring..........174 Backing Up Contacts............61 Backup &...
  • Page 200 Home................160 Saving Data..............174 Home Screen Basics............36 Scanning Barcodes............107 Scanning Text..............107 Searching for Information by Voice (Voice Search)..121 Ｉ Security................166 Security Codes..............30 Important Product Information........186 Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail........68 Importing Contacts............61 Sending S! Mail/SMS............66 Initial Settings..............16 Setup guide..............
  • Page 201 Ｗ Warranty & After-Sales Service........176 Waterproofing/Dustproofing......... 189 Wi-Fi................155 Ｘ Xperia™ Connectivity.............157...
  • Page 204 Xperia™ Z3 User Guide January 2015, First Edition SoftBank Mobile Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : Xperia™ Z3 Manufacturer : Sony Mobile Communications Inc.

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