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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide

1. wh Wh w N Application screen The Application screen which you open from the Homescreen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as applications that you download To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen tap Flick left or right on the Application screen To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application then tap the application To Search for an Application from the Application Screen When the Application screen is open tap Q Enter the name of the application you want to search for To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right To Move an Application on the Application Screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS On the Application screen touch and hold the application until it s selected then drag it to the new location To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS On the Application screen touch and hold an application icon then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Homescreen opens Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen then rel
2. To Change the Use My Writing Style Settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 1212 Tap xz then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select an option To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 1217 Tap xf then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap beside a writing language Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm 51 This is an Intemet version of this publication Print only for private use N Ne Se w N Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device 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 and BlackBerry To use Xperia Transfer you need An Internet connected computer A USB cable for your old device A USB cable for your new Andr
3. Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible photo SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually eS Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect amp Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background C Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene A Landscape Use for landscape photos The camera focuses on distant objects At Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots The built in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot amp gt Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface 2 Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface ay Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur 78 This is an Internet version of th
4. To stop sharing the photo or video to a client device tap g and select Disconnect You can also share a video from the Video application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping F To play a music track on a client device using Throw Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA client device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track Tap fj and select a client device to share your content with The track starts playing on the device that you select To disconnect from the client device tap ga Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories You can use a USB host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as USB mass storage devices game controllers USB keyboards and USB mice If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector a USB host adapter is not necessary USB host adapters are sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB accessory Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device To Access Con
5. USB Connection Modes There are two USB connection modes available for you to use Media transfer mode Use MTP for managing files updating device software and connecting via WLAN MTP This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers MTP is enabled by default Mass storage mode Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS and Linux computers that don t have MSC MTP support To change USB connection mode From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity gt USB connection mode Tap Media transfer mode MTP or Mass storage mode MSC Tap OK Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as a computer using a Wi Fi connection Before connecting you first need to pair the two devices If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files between your device and a computer it s best to use the Media Go application on the computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device In order to use this feature you need a Wi Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer for example a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is tu
6. Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Elapsed time of current song y oOo UU A W Total time length of current song Repeat all songs in the current play queue Oo Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 10 Play or pause a song 11 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 12 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO Music homescreen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music homescreen menu 2 Scrollup or down to view content 3 Playa song using the Music application 4 Retum to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right Select a music category Tap a song to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Verify that you have the necessary rights for the material you intend to share To Find Song Related Information Online While a song is playing in the Music application tap the Album art then tap More about this Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To Edit Music Information From the Music application tap the Album art the
7. Print only for private use NO wo NO WN NO Oo To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select the place you want to remove Tap Delete Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You re Carrying It Using the On body detection feature you can have your device stay unlocked when you have it on you for example if you re carrying it in your hand pocket or bag The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it s being carried The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down The On body detection feature can t distinguish whose body is connected If you give your device to someone else while it s unlocked using On body detection your device may stay unlocked for the other user Keep in mind that On body detection as a security feature is less secure than a pattern PIN or password To Enable On Body Detection From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt On body detection Drag the slider beside Off to the right then tap OK Using On body Detection When you use the On body detection feature you need to be aware of the following behaviors When your device senses that it s on your body it stays unlocked after
8. To Create a Calendar Event From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Tap If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want to add this event to If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event To save the event and send out invites tap Save To view a calendar event From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event you want to view To View Multiple Calendars From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Calendar Tap then mark the checkboxes for the calendars you want to view To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected pinch the screen to zoom in 106 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh BROWN BROWN WDM To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Tap 3 then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap Birthdays then drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right To Display Weather Forecasts in the Calendar Application From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Ta
9. To return to the FM Radio tap lt 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 Favorite radio channels To save achannel as a favorite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite Tap xy Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel Tap Select an option To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove Tap x then tap Delete Sound settings To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open press 3 Tap Enable stereo sound To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again press and tap Force mono sound To select the radio region When the radio is open press 8 Tap Set radio region Select an option To adjust the Visualizer When the radio is open tap Tap Visualizer Select an option 71 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use W N gt AUN w N w N Camera Camera Controls Overview 4 p D Ky a uy a i M a i bi e E aa PE T an re fake gt T 1 Front camera 2 View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Adjust capture mode settings Go back a step or exit the camera Display all settings Switch between the front
10. When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active From your Homescreen tap To open the web browser find and tap H Load the webpage 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 When the devices connect a thumbnail appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the webpage is displayed on the screen of the receiving device Scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store You can receive additional information such as a web address To scan an NFC tag Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it 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
11. Zoom in or out on web pages photos and maps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it When you buy your device a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen lock on the 39 page To activate the screen Briefly press the power key Q To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Home screen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a computer screen Your Home screen can have up to seven panes which extend beyond the regular screen display width The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of t
12. then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap g Edit the desired information When you are done tap Done Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap g Tap 6 and select a method for adding the contact picture After you add the picture tap Done You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application If you want to add a picture that is saved to an online account you must download the picture first To Delete Contacts From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downward arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap jg then tap Delete To edit contact information about yourself From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are done tap Done To create a new contact from a text message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap Q gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application You can also assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to a grou
13. Accounts Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account you want to remove Tap 3 then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Mail Calendar and Contacts applications To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization Be sure to have your domain and server details available as provided by your corporate network administrator From your Homescreen tap Tap Settings gt Accounts gt Add account gt Exchange ActiveSync Enter your corporate email address and password Tap Next Your device begins to retrieve your account information If a failure occurs enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device Select what data you want to sync with your device such as contacts and calendar entries If desired activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to control certain security features on your device For example you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption When the setup is done enter a name for the corporate account When you change the login password for an EAS account on y
14. N oO w Na oORWOND Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To Set the Date Manually From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Drag the slider beside Automatic date amp time to the left Tap Set date Scroll up and down to select the desired date Tap OK To Set the Time Manually From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Drag the slider beside Automatic date amp time to the left Tap Set time Select the relevant hour and minute values Tap OK To Set the Time Zone From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Drag the slider beside Automatic time zone to the left Tap Select time zone Select an option Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony s Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them giving you clearer sharper and more natural images Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption To Turn on Mobile BRAVIA Engine From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display Drag the slider beside Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 to the right Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound You can also enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differe
15. Print onl Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed video scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually a Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds A Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects 2 Night When turned on light sensitivity is increased Use in poorly lit environments Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality 7 Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos A Sports Use for videoing fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring X Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Ph
16. You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play Changes made by the owner affect all other users To Allow the Download of Applications from Other Sources From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right Tap OK Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN OUN a Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre inst
17. Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Contacts and Contacts Sync applications and follow the on screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook contacts To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Ca endarand Calendar Sync applications and follow the on screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen tap Tap Settings To view information about your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet To Activate the Screen Using Tap to Wake Up Mode Be sure that Tap to Wake Up mode is turned on To turn it on ta
18. From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation you want to open Touch and hold the message you want to star then tap Add star To unstar a message touch and hold the starred message then tap Delete star To view starred messages From your Homescreen tap then find and tap n Tap then tap Starred messages All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap 3 then tap Search Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON oe UN Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings From your Homescreen tap then find and tap cx Tap 3 then tap Settings To set a notification sound tap Notification sound then select an option or tap 2 and select a music file that is saved to your device To confirm tap Done For other notification settings check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes To Turn the Delivery Report Function on or off for Outgoing Messages From your Homescreen tap then find and tap c Tap then tap Settings Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messag
19. J ust tap the account and follow the instructions to finish setting it up You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen J ust drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add user To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device Be sure you are logged in as the owner From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap beside the name of the user you want to delete then tap Delete About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily you can enable a guest account for that user In Guest mode your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps Once your guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted 45 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use B WD WN BS KR WP O1 w Na Aas NO To Set Up the Guest User Account Be sure you are logged in as the owner that is the user who set up the device for the first time From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users gt Guest Follow the on screen instructions to complete the procedure You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen J ust drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon then
20. Radio on off button 6 View menu options 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 Tuning dial 10 A saved favorite channel 11 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel To move between radio channels Drag the frequency band left or right To start a new search for radio channels When the radio is open press 8 Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed 70 Wh N w Nae w N e To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open press 8 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 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID application samples the song If identification is successful you are presented with a result or a list of possible results
21. This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use t J F N w e To Perform a Factory Data Reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway Before you start be sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset To delete information such as music and pictures from your internal storage mark the relevant checkbox Tap Reset tablet If required draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue To confirm tap Erase everything Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android even if you perform a factory data reset If you forget your screen unlock password PIN or pattern in step 6 you can use the device repair feature in the PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security layer By running the repair feature you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process To Reinstall the Device Software Using PC Companion Make sure PC Companion is installed on your PC Open the PC Companion application on the PC then under Support Zone click Start Under Phone Tablet Software Update click Start Using the micro USB
22. Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a cellular data connection to access the Internet if you have set up and enabled a cellular data connection on your device By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to cellular data To Enable Wi Fi Network Notifications Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Advanced Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed To add a Wi Fi sleep policy From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap then tap Advanced gt Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections If you have little background knowledge of wireless security WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption to secure your network You can also add new devices to an existing network witho
23. affected if you change the related data usage settings To Check Your Data Usage From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap then tap Show Wi Fi To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi Fi tap the Wi Fi tab To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data connection tap the Mobile tab Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for example WCDMA or GSM 31 ion of this publication Print only for private use Ne amp WON gt ON BOND e w Na Ja Sz N e Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to Refer to Status Icons on page 21 to see what the different status icons look like To select a network mode From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Preferred network type then select a network mode To select another network manually From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode then select Manual Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move
24. already on then tap the name of the accessory that you want to pair and connect with If required enter a passcode or confirm the same passcode on both your device and the accessory 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN w N 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 wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see MFC on page 96 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment services From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Tap amp pay A list of payment services appears Manage the payment services as desired for example change your default payment service 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ne oO 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
25. an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OO N ol To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Backup amp Restore application Select a backup file from the backup records then tap Restore and follow the on screen instructions to restore data to your device Backing up Data with the Backup amp Restore Application Using the Backup amp Restore application you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically The Backup amp Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset With this application you can back up the following types of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using the USB Host adapter Bookmarks System settings Contacts Conversations Calendar data Media files Depending on the version of the Backup amp Restore application that s installed on your device you may not be able to back up and restore data between different Android versions like when updating from Android version 4 4 to version 5 0 However if you are running version 1 1
26. 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 When this highlight style movie is ready you get notified You can then edit it as This is an Internet version o is publication Print only for private use ee Ma O Nae Na desired For example you can edit the title delete scenes change the music or add more photos and videos To open Movie Creator From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Movie Creator If no photos or videos are saved on your device no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Movie Creator Tap 3 then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications To disable Movie Creator From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt All Find and tap Movie Creator gt Disable PS Video Service Use the PS Video service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Choose from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PS Video service If you alre
27. device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it When your device can t determine that you re using a secure connection you ll get a notification on your Xperia device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked Bluetooth connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device the connected Bluetooth device and your environment Depending on these factors Bluetooth connections can work over distances of up to 325 feet 100 meters If someone takes your Xperia device while it s near a trusted device they may be able to access your Xperia device if the trusted device has unlocked it Connecting to Trusted Places When the Trusted places feature is set up the lockscreen security on your Xperia device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location For this feature to work you must have an Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi and allow your device to use your current location To set up trusted places first make sure high accuracy location mode or battery saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other area you have added as a trusted location This feature 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print o
28. downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications Open the camera application Tap then tap DOWNLOADABLE Select the application that you want to download and follow the instructions to complete the installation Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only After you drag pf inward the main camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and capture After you drag gf inward the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured Launch and record video After you drag pf inward the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them Touch capture Identify a focus area and then touch the camera screen with your finger The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card White Balance This setting which is only available in Manual capturing mode adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the 2 0 EV to 2
29. face just as it smiles The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus When the selected face smiles the camera automatically takes a photo To turn on Smile Shutter Activate the camera Tap 3 then tap f Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Se N oO nf To take a photo using Smile Shutter When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically If no smile is detected tap the screen to take the photo manually Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location a geotag to photos when you take them The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks mobile or Wi Fi networks or GPS technology When appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When 9 appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither of these two symbols appear geotagging is turned off To Turn on Geotagging From your Homescreen tap Tap Settings gt Location Tap the on off switch Activate the camera Tap 3 the
30. or later of the Backup amp Restore application you can restore your data between such updates You can check the version of the Backup amp Restore application under Settings gt Apps gt All gt Backup amp restore To back up content using the Backup and restore application If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable If you are backing up to an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Back up then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up Tap Back up now Enter a password for the backup then tap OK To restore content using the Backup and restore application If you are restoring content from a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable If you are restoring content from an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Restore Select the record you want to restore from then tap Restore now Enter the password for the backup record then tap OK Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear appli
31. out of range of the manually selected network To Activate Automatic Network Selection From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode then select Automatic Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network for example when they are traveling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organization If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to adjust the settings for VPN To add a virtual private network From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN Tap Select the type of VPN to add Enter your VPN settings Tap Save To connect to a virtual private network From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN In the list of available network
32. remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer To manage your battery consumption From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt App power consumption An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time Review the information then act as required for example to uninstall an application or restrict its usage To view which applications use the most battery power From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt Battery usage To view the estimated battery time From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Power Saving Modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer STAMINA mode Disables Wi Fi and cellular data when the screen is turned off and restricts hardware performance appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Low battery mode Modifies your device s behavior for example to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting when the battery level drops below a certain percentage appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Queue background Optimizes outgoing traff
33. settings Tap Save To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel then tap amp To Edit an Existing Alarm Open the Alarm amp Clock application then tap the alarm you want to edit Make the desired changes Tap Save To turn an alarm on or off Open the Alarm amp clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm Open the Alarm amp Clock application then tap the alarm you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap 2 and select a music file Tap Done then tap Save To Set a Recurring Alarm Open the Alarm amp Clock application then tap the alarm you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days then tap OK Tap Save To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm amp clock application then select the alarm you want to edit Tap Side keys behavior then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm Tap Save 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O Nae NO w Nae w Na gt WN Accessibility Mag
34. software updates go to www sonymobile com update If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner i e the primary user to update the device Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Software update If no new software is available it s possible that you may not have enough free memory on your device If your Xperia device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory device memory available you do not receive any information about new software The following notification appears in the Notification panel to warn of the lack of storage space Storage space running out Some system functions may not work If you receive this notification you must free up internal memory device memory before you can get notifications about new software being available To download and install a system update If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Software update If a system update is available tap Download to download it to your device When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instr
35. tap Add guest To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Find and tap Remove guest Tap Remove You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account J ust drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Remove guest About Restricted Profiles You can add Restricted Profiles which only allow restricted access to apps from the owner account For example you can create a restricted profile for children to prevent them from playing games or viewing mature content from your account You can add up to seven restricted profiles on your device To Add a Restricted Profile Be sure you are logged in as the owner that is the user who set up the device for the first time From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users gt Add user or profile Tap Restricted profile A list of available apps appears To name the profile tap New profile and enter a name then tap OK Drag the relevant slider to the right beside the apps you want to grant access to If you don t have a PIN password or pattern set up as your screen lock when you are adding a restricted profile after tapping Restricted profile in step 4 you will be asked to set up a screen lock and select an option about how to display notifications on your lockscre
36. the brightness Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON WN A W N of N w Na To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Sleep Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key I Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application For example if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application For example you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can t easily use other apps such as Email Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device To protect your data you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen To Activate Screen Pinning From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen pinning Drag the slider to the right If you haven t
37. the memory card slot If the speaker or microphone get wet their function may be impacted until the water has completely dried Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours depending on the environment During this time you can however use other features in the device that do not utilize the speaker or microphone All compatible accessories including batteries chargers hands free devices and micro USB cables are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations are exceeded If you have any further questions about the use of your products refer to our Customer support service for help Also for warranty information refer to the mportant information which can be accessed via the Setup guide on your device Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile com recycle Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas Without limitation this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112 P
38. the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos 4 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files 5 Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To play a video in Video From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Video Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video homescreen menu then find and tap the video that you want to play To display or hide the controls tap the screen To pause playing tap To resume playing tap To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external device When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls Tap gt Throw Select an external device on which to play the video If there is no external device available follow the on screen instructions to add one To change settings in Video From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Video Tap gt Settings then change the settings as desired To Change the Sound Settings While a Video is Playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Audio settings then change the settings as desired When you re done tap OK 89 his is an Internet version of this publica
39. though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support for network coverage mobile data and MMS issues If STAMINA mode is activated to save power all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off If this causes connection problems try excluding some applications and services from being paused or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily For more information see STAMINA Mode Feature Overview on page 19 If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can download Internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu but the downloaded settings are applicable to all users To download Internet and MMS settings From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Internet settings Tap Accept Once the settings have been downloaded successfully BJ appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device check the signal strength of your mobile network Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window then try again This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Kw 6 w Nae gt e WN N oO To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile netwo
40. use f J t WN The status bar The Notification panel The lockscreen To open or close the Notification panel n To open the Notification panel drag the status bar downward To close the Notification panel drag the panel upward To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS Tap To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen You can make all notifications and their content accessible hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps or choose not to show any notifications at all To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt When device is locked Select an option Notification D
41. using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to be able to perform certain actions such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card To view the memory status From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage To view the amount of free and used RAM From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running To clear the memory cache for all applications From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage Tap Cached data gt OK When you clear the memory cache you don t lose any important information or settings To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To Move Apps to the Memory Card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps Swipe across to the On SD card tab A list appears showing the apps that can be moved Select the app that you want to move then tap MOVE TO SD CARD After the app is moved a marked checkbox appears beside the app To stop applications and services from running From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running Select an application or service th
42. you unlock it Any time you put your device down and it senses that it s no longer on your body your device locks automatically After you put your device down for example if you place it on a table your device can take up to one minute to lock After you get into a car bus train or other land vehicle your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat or other non land based vehicles your device may not lock automatically so be sure to lock it manually if needed When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you To Turn Off On Body Detection From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt On body detection Drag the slider beside On to the right Language settings You can Select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time You can also change the writing language for text input See Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard on page 50 To change the language From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Language amp input gt Language Select an option Tap OK If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts find and tap o Then select the text beside fg and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want 43 NO Se
43. your device If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed your SIM card will become blocked You then need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key and a new PIN Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator To set up a SIM card lock From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device To remove a SIM card lock From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK To change the SIM card PIN From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap Change SIM PIN Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness level Drag the slider to adjust
44. 0 EV range For example you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon iH is displayed 75 his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN af Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs 4 Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting 3 Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the color 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 you want to adjust then edit as desired Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 5MP 3104 1746 16 9 5 megapixel picture size with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 2MP 1920 1080 16 9 2 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you wa
45. 3 19 NFC detection area Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function properly To Insert the Micro SIM Card o _ 9 With the back of the device facing up as in the illustration insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the device then detach the cover Using a fingernail pull out the micro SIM card holder Place the micro SIM card in the holder with the gold colored contacts on the micro SIM card facing up Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the micro SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oo N e Na To insert a memory card SE Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the top side of the device then detach the cover Place the memory card in the memory card slot with the gold colored contacts facing down then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound Reattach the memory card cover Starting Your Device for The First Time The first time you start your device a setup
46. Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function And if you re not within range of a Wi Fi network your device can determine your location using your mobile network In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device To Enable or Disable Location Services From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Location then tap the on off switch accordingly to enable or disable location services If you selected to enable location services in step 2 tap Agree to confirm Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location Google Maps and navigation Use Google Maps to track your current location view real time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination The Google Maps application re
47. ION AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE 2015 Sony Mobile Communications Inc All rights reserved 122 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
48. Ni a ON To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message Enter your reply and tap gt To Forward a Message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap cx Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward Touch and hold the message you want to forward then tap Forward message Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually Edit the message if necessary then tap gt To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation you want to open If the message has not been downloaded yet tap and hold the message then tap Download message Touch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option Organizing your messages To delete a message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap a Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete Touch and hold the message you want to delete then tap Delete message gt Delete To delete conversations From your Homescreen tap then find and tap n Tap then tap Delete conversations Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then tap gt Delete To Star a Message
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51. The maximum size of a multimedia message which includes the size of added media files is also operator dependent Contact your network operator for more information 1 2 eo IHs i Tr 76 l 4 1 List of conversations 2 View more options Sent and received messages Send a completed message Text entry field uu A W Add attachments 7 Create a new message To Create and Send a Message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Tap Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually If you want to send a group message repeat the procedure described above to add more recipients Tap Write message and enter your message text If you want to add an attachment tap and select an option To send the message tap gt If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft To read a received message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap cx 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 57 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AUN Ne AON Ne S
52. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts gt SIM card Mark the contacts you want to export or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts Tap Export Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card To Export All Contacts to a USB Storage Device When you export contacts using this method you must first connect your device to a USB storage device such as a flash drive or an external hard drive using a USB Host adapter cable See Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories on page 95 for more information about how to connect your device to a USB storage device From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap 3 then tap Export contacts gt USB storage Tap OK 56 his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use DA w N a NDN WN 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 nternet and MMS settings on page 26 The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use
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54. Wi Fi From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the on off switch to turn on the Wi Fi function It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To Connect to a Wi Fi Network Automatically From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the on off switch to turn on the Wi Fi function All available Wi Fi networks are displayed Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To search for new available networks tap then tap Refresh If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network successfully refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com suppory 27 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N KO Sz w N T o N oO Na A To Add a Wi Fi Network Manually From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Add network Enter the Network name SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired Tap Save Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are
55. a relatively secure place when you use these devices In some cases you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices for example Bluetooth keyboards or cases As soon as a trusted Bluetooth device is switched off or moves out of range your screen locks and you need your PIN pattern or password to unlock it To Add a Trusted Bluetooth Device Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth device you want to add as a trusted device In the Smart Lock menu tap Trusted devices Tap Add trusted device gt Bluetooth Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices Only paired devices appear in this list Depending on the security of your connection you may need to manually unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked To Remove a Trusted Bluetooth Device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted devices Tap the device you want to remove Tap Remove trusted device Making Sure You re Secure when Using Trusted Devices Different Bluetooth devices support different Bluetooth standards and security capabilities There s a chance someone could keep your Xperia device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection even if your trusted device is no longer nearby Your
56. ablished The TV displays the screen of your device To View Help About Using a TV Remote Control While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen Select Remote control usage You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen If the TV already has an auto scaling option enabled this setting does not appear under the MHL settings You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel To Disconnect Your Device from a TV Set Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly ona TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV s speakers Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work If your TV does not support screen mirroring you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately When using screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there i
57. account Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually When you are finished tap Next Sending and Receiving Email Messages 1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Sort email messages Search for email messages Access settings and options Write an email message O uu A W List of email messages To download new email messages When the email inbox is open swipe downward on the message list Before trying to download new email messages make sure you have a working data connection For more information about ensuring successful data connections see nternet and MMS settings on page 26 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N ow w N AUN To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Mail If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check If you want to check all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox In the email inbox scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To Create and Send an Email Message From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Mail If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right
58. ady have a PlayStation network account then you can use that account instead If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the PS Video service Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To Get Started with PS Video From your Homescreen tap Find and tap E then follow the on screen instructions to get started with PS Video 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO N NO e WLW Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are supported by your device To View Content From Your Device on a TV which Supports MHL Input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable JJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV displays your device s screen To View Content from Your Device on a TV Which Supports HDMI Input Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a powered USB port Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable JJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is est
59. age even in dark conditions you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600 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 77 an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabilizer When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it
60. al charges To turn data traffic on or off From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi NFC and Bluetooth connections To Set a Data Usage Warning Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage To set the warning level drag the warning line to the desired value You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Set cellular data limit to the right then tap OK To set the cellular data usage limit drag the data limit line to the desired value Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit cellular data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap the application you want to control then drag the slider beside Restrict app background data to the right and tap OK To access more specific settings for the application if available tap App settings and make the desired changes The performance of individual applications may be
61. alled 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 From your Homescreen tap Find and tap M If you are using Google Chrome for the first time select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field then tap Go on the keyboard Internet and MMS settings To send multimedia messages or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi Fi network you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS Multimedia Messaging Service settings Here are some tips For most mobile networks and operators Internet and MMS settings come pre installed on your device You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away In some cases you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu You can manually add change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake download the Internet and MMS settings again If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working even
62. and main cameras Zoom in or out oO oa N TD U A UW Main camera screen To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l To activate the camera touch and hold the camera icon gy then drag it to the left After the camera opens tap To Take a Photo by Touching the Screen Activate the camera Tap 3 then tap xe Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right Point the camera toward the subject To activate auto focus touch and hold an area on the screen When the focus frame turns blue lift your finger to take the photo To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button Activate the camera Point the camera toward the subject Tap the on screen camera button a The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a self portrait using the front camera Activate the camera Tap amp To take the photo tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oOkrWN w N gt AUN NO WN 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 Activate the camera Point the camera toward the subject To start recording tapre To pause when recording a video tap To resume rec
63. and select which account you want to send the email from Tap then type the recipient s name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop down list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gt To reply to an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to reply to then tap Reply or Reply all Enter your reply then tap gt To Forward an Email Message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to forward then tap Forward Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list Enter your message text then tap gt To view an email message attachment Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by After the email message opens tap Load The attachment starts to download After the attachment finishes downloading tap View To save a sender s email address to your contacts Find and tap a message in your email inbox Tap the name of the sender then tap OK Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information if desired then tap Done Organizing your email messages To Sort Your Email From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Mail If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account containing the emails you want
64. ap 2 Tap Q and enter a phone number name or other information in the Search contacts field The result list is filtered as you enter each character To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Filter In the list that appears mark or unmark the desired options If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account that account appears in the list To further expand the list of options tap the account 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Nae BROWN AUN oe WN W N aw AUN Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account you want to add this contact to Alternately tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are done tap Done After you select a synchronization account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save them to To edit a contact From your Homescreen tap
65. are content Pore Gar Seer KON RON ASOCPANOMAY 1 Retum to the Album application homescreen to view all content iew your favorite photos and videos iew all videos saved to your device Aa WwW iew your photos on a map or in Globe view ul iew your photos and videos that you have hidden from view iew all photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects iew all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders iew photos and videos on devices on the same network 10 View all photos and videos saved to your USB storage 11 Open the settings menu for the Album application 12 View photos and videos on Facebook 13 V V V V V V 8 View all photos with faces V V 0 V View photos and videos on Picasa V 14 View photos using the Flickr online service The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions To view photos from online services in Album From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Album then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started All available online aloums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print o
66. blication Print only for private use ON WON AUN ON e ON AUN To Schedule Silent Mode Time Intervals Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap xe Find and tap Days and 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 Your device stays in silent mode during the selected time interval Setting Exceptions for Silent Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in silent mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from The most common types of exceptions include Events and reminders Messages Alarms To Allow Exceptions to Sound in Silent Mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Drag the slider beside Allow exceptions to the right To Set Notifications as Exceptions in Silent Mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap xe Under Exceptions in silent mode drag the relevant sliders to the right To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap xB Find and tap Calls messages from Select an option To Allow Alarms to Sound in Silent Mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Drag the slider beside Allow alarm t
67. board settings and change the settings as desired To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes Tap OK to confirm To change the word suggestion settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 121 Tap xf then tap Keyboard settings gt Word suggestions Select an option To Select a Keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap amp g at the bottom right of the screen Select an option To enable more keyboard options tap Choose keyboards then drag the relevant sliders to the right To Change Writing Language Using the On Screen Keyboard This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language and the Smart language detection feature is off or if the languages that you selected include non Latin languages When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap the writing language icon to switch between the selected writing languages For example tap en until the desired writing language appears 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 121 Tap xf then tap Keyboard settings To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function mark or unmark the Smart language detection checkbox 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN
68. cable that came with your device connect the device to your PC then click repair my phone tablet Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair To Reinstall the Device Software Using the Sony Bridge for Mac Application Make sure Sony Bridge for Mac is installed on the Mac computer Open the Sony Bridge for Mac application and using the micro USB cable that came with your device connect the device to your Mac computer Click Xperia gt Repair Xperia device gt Continue Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions To ensure the water resistance of your device all covers including the covers for the headset jack cover the micro USB port the SIM card slot and the memory card slot must be firmly closed Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection IP ratings IP55 and IP58 as explained in the table below To view more specific IP information about your device go to www sonymobile com global en legal testresults and click on the relevant device name These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected against low pressure water streams as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline water up to 1 5 meters deep You can use your device in dusty envir
69. categories to the video file that you want to get information on Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info In the search field enter keywords for the video then tap the confirm key on the keyboard All matches are displayed in a list Select a search result then tap Done The download of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Video application opens if you activate the Get video details button under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video homescreen menu then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want to edit Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To delete a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video homescreen menu then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want to delete Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm 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
70. cation If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you Can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact Press then tap Link contact Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap Tap Unlink contact gt Unlink 55 This is an Intemet version of this publication Print only for private use ON N e oo w N Backing up Contacts You can use a memory card a SIM card or a USB storage device to back up contacts See Transferring contacts on page 52 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card From your Homescreen tap then tap a Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card not all information may get exported
71. cation data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device 118 This is an Internet version o is publication Print only for private use N o NO e O O N WON NO To Reset Application Preferences From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps Tap 3 then tap Reset app preferences Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device To Clear Application Data From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR DATA When you clear application data data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently The option to clear application data is not available for all applications or services To Clear Application Cache From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR CACHE The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services To Clear the Application Default Setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR DEFAULTS The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services Restarting and resetting your device You can f
72. cccicneranieonnacrananinnnednnsssannnesieemencadueluenneridehunanaubonreumaunettihude Recognizing music with TrackID ccccsssecessesssteeeeeeeesssaaeteeeens FM PAU simn minnie nies erat Listening to the RAG IO co acscicscasscadutsesecedsasadhanetendeecpenashdedsaanunaaucbdensaeas Favorite radio Clan S sc cstassindosiwsiaasadsgsden tuepidanasadsedecapmeenradaadeenaiend Sound SEWING Sisira ianuis aiaia ai EErEE E Aa aai eai CNE aa E E Camera Controls OVErVieW ccccsccccccessesseeeeeeesesssaeeeesssseessaeeeeeeenes Face CS USG LOM esncaiuna sige cnsiocnescrsnideantnttamsaivecentsin acaba onivotvs vasaaen uni dinadtt Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Adding the geographical position to your PNOtOS cccccceeeeeeeeteeees General camera SOTINGS iss us ccrenananensssenencsanasdenaaeduecanuendshencsenauennenlceinn Stillcamera Settings iiie arsinat anaa a aai Video camera SettingS sssessssirrreeesrrrrrreterrrrrrtttrrrrrrrseerrrrrireererrrns Photos and videos in AIbUM sesssssssssssssrsssrrnsnsnnsnssrnssnrrnsernnnsrenns Viewing Photos and VideoS sssssssssssssssssrrrrssssrrrrrrsssssrrrrrssssrsrrrrssse Sharing and Managing Photos and VidG0S ccccssseeeeeeessseeeeeeees Editing photos with the Photo editor application cee Editing videos with the Movie Creator application cece Hiding photos and VIGGOS vicescicacecscetiviercvevsniessesssstveesieverersatecoenievadeeess Album Homescreen Men
73. ceiving device 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use S BW PD NO BWP o1 N N To Share a Music File with Another Device Using NFC Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To open the Music application tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the music file plays immediately on the receiving device At the same time the file is saved on the receiving device To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view photos and videos in your device go to your Homescreen tap then find and tap Album Tap the photo or video that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer
74. ces list Tap Change access level and select an option To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified devices From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Tap and then tap Help Displaying Files on Another Device using Throw Using DLNA technology you can push or Throw media content from your device to another device connected to the same Wi Fi network The receiving device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device and play content received 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N N from your device A TV that supports DLNA ora PC running Windows 7 or later are examples of DMR devices The steps for playing shared media may vary depending on the client device Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information Content secured with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To Display Photos or Videos on a Client Device using Throw Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA client device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Album Browse and open the photos or videos you want to view Tap the screen to display the toolbar then tap F and select the device you want to share your content with
75. chnology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See www mpegla com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DELET
76. ct Content for the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider to the right Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt 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 Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest Swipe no protection but you have quick access to the Home screen Pattern draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device PIN enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device Password enter an alpha numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync EAS account on your Xperia device the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS accounts for ent
77. ctivated A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75 full Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here These icons are for reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To Block an Application from Sending Notifications From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt App notifications Select an application Drag the slider beside Block to the right Application Overview y K ago Use the Alarm amp clock application to set various kinds of alarms Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage bookmarks text and images Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments Use the camera to take photos and record video clips Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email addresses and other information related to your contacts Access your downloaded applications documents and pictures Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and coworkers around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Albu
78. d then tap OK Follow the instructions on your device To Activate The Swipe Unlock Function From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password if one of these screen lock types is enabled Tap Swipe Unlocking Your Device Automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations You can keep your device unlocked for example when it s connected to a Bluetooth device or when you re carrying it with you To prepare your device to unlock automatically you first need to perform the following steps in the order given Make sure you have an active Internet connection preferably a Wi Fi connection to limit data traffic charges Make sure all your apps are updated using the Play Store application in order to ensure that the Google Play services app is updated Having an up to date Google Play services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features Enable Smart Lock Set when you want your device to unlock automatically The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market country or region To Enable Smart Lock Make sure you ve set a pattern PIN or password for your screen lock From
79. d sign in using the Google account that you have set up on your device If you are using a device with multiple users note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID identification number On your device this number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service and need to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Status gt IMEI information To view the IMEI number you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter 06 Memory and Storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options The internal storage is about 11 6 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm volume and language settings email bookmarks calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 32 GB to get mo
80. der and may be subject to additional terms of use For applications accessed on or through a third party website please review such websites terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Your cellular device has the capability to download store and forward additional content for example ringtones The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized 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 Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management te
81. dows Vista CLI This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OO N AUN Sz Sony Bridge for Mac Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music videos and pictures to and from your old device Transfer content from your old iPhone Blackberry Android or Sony device using Xperia Transfer Update your device software Transfer media files between your device and an Apple Mac computer Back up content on an Apple Mac computer To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application you must have an Internet connected Apple Mac computer that runs Mac OS version 10 6 or later You can download Sony Bridge for Mac at http support sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac Updating Your Device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance When a software update is available f appears in the status bar You can also check for new updates manually 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 on an Apple Mac computer to update your device For more information about
82. e errors notifications and messages To Enable TalkBack From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility gt TalkBack Tap the on off switch and then tap OK To change speech feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack tap Settings TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature To exit the tutorial tap the Exit button twice 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN To Disable TalkBack From your Homescreen double tap Find and double tap Settings gt Accessibility gt TalkBack Double tap the on off switch and then double tap OK 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oD Nea Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide read troubleshooting guides and find information about software updates and other product related information To Access the Support Application From your Homescreen tap Find and tap then select the required support item For the best available support we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the Support application Help in menus and applications Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu which is normally indicated by in the specific applications Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect y
83. e ivaeintvanreioceistedens 117 Resetting Your Applications 118 Restarting and resetting your C VICE ccccsssecessssstteeeeesesssaaeeeess 119 Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions 120 Recycling your deviCe ssssssssesrrrrsssserrrrrsssssrrrnrrssssrrrnrsssssrrrnnnss 121 Limitations to services and featuresS sssssrrrsssrrrrirrissrrrrrrn 121 Legal informatio M vismiariniiari a 121 Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia Tablet Z User guide for the Android 5 1 software version If you re not sure which software version your device is running you can check it via the Settings menu For more information about software updates see Updating Your Device on the 112 page To check the current software version of your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Android version Device overview 12 a roo on gt oe PR Light sensor Front camera Speaker A Speaker B Charging dock connector Volume key Notification light Power key mo oa N OA UN A W N Headset jack XPERIA 18 Tg 8 4 fis 16 15 14 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N of 13 Speaker B same as 4 14 Portfor charger USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 SIM card slot 17 Memory card slot 18 Speaker A same as
84. ears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set access permissions for each client device attempting to connect to your device The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA client differ between client devices Refer to your client device User guide for more information If your device is inaccessible to a client on the network check if your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu in the Music application by dragging the left edge of the Music home screen to the right then tapping Settings gt Media server To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified devices From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Drag the slider beside Share media to the left To set access permissions for a pending device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission level To change the name of a registered device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Select a device from the Registered devices list then select Change name Enter a new name for the device To change the access level of a registered device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Select a device from the Registered devi
85. ease your finger If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order you can still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen J ust touch and hold the relevant application icon until the Homescreen opens then drag the icon to the desired location and release your finger To arrange applications on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Select the desired option under SHOW APPS To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap UNINSTALL All uninstallable applications are indicated by fq Tap the application you want to uninstall then tap OK 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favorites bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications The navigation keys are the Home key the Recent apps key and the Back key Some applications get closed when you press the Home key fA to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If an application is paused or running in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application 1 Recently used applications
86. ects your device and searches for new software Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates Finding a Lost Device Se If you have a Google account the Protection by my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it If you have activated this service on your device you can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort The Protection by my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions 113 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BRON o To Activate the Protection by my Xperia Service on Your Device Make sure you have an active data connection From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Protection by my Xperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service then tap Accept If prompted sign in to your Google account or create a new one if you don t have one Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled To verify that the Protection by my Xperia service can locate your device after you activate the service go to myxperia sonymobile com an
87. en Please follow the on screen instructions you are prompted with For more information about notification display options on the lockscreen see Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen on page 20 To Delete a Restricted Profile from Your Device Be sure you are logged in as the owner From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap x beside the name of the profile you want to delete then tap gt Delete Switching between Multiple User Accounts To Switch between Multiple User Accounts To view the list of users drag the status bar downward using two fingers then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to The lockscreen for that user account appears When you switch to the guest account tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session Each user can set their own lockscreen See Screen lock on the 39 page 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use f J t e 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 but affect all users Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples include automatic data syncing screen lock various acc
88. en tap STOP 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Na O N gt gt O1 To format the memory card From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Erase SD card To confirm tap Erase SD card gt Erase everything All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Be sure to make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computeron the 116 page Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the computer s file explorer 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 If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device use the Media Go application on your Windows computer Media Go converts media files so you can use them on your device To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features
89. en you are done tap OK To view geotagged photos on a map From your Homescreen 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 Homescreen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right then tap Places gt Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue then tap the desired location on the map Tap OK 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite view 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N 09 NO Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Video application also helps you get poster art plot summaries genre info and director details for each movie You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network Some video files may not be playable in the Video application 1 View menu options 2 Display the most recently played video 3 Drag the left edge of
90. ending and downloading cellular 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 Silent mode Allow exceptions in silent mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronization Depending on your service provider network and or region the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalization gt System icons Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar Notification Icons EJ 4 4 i ft amp New text message or multimedia message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 2M Q gt t Oo 98 P TY FA Screenshot captured A 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 a
91. ent is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To Turn on Airplane Mode From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oa gt WN Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule If you have signed into and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars for example your Google account or Xperia with Facebook account then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view When an appointment time approaches your device plays a notification sound to remind you Also f appears in the status bar You can also synchronize your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion If you do so all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your device 1 234 I 1 Selecta view type and the calendars you want to view 2 Search for events Retum to the current date Access settings and other options Agenda for the selected day an uu A W Add a calendar event 7 Flick left or right to browse more quickly
92. er a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options then select from the list For example to enter touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard drag to and select To enter a period After you enter a word double tap the space bar To switch between the full keyboard and a smaller keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap EB 63 or B Select a keyboard Tap and hold lt then drag it to move the small keyboard as desired To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 121 Tap xf then tap Keyboard settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Sz AUN 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 If the word that you want does not appear tap 43 to see other options and select accordingly If the desired option does not appear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually Entering text usi
93. erprise security reasons Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices To change screen lock type From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type To create a screen lock pattern From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions on your device If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again To change the screen lock pattern From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON D gt o O Nae w N a NOOA To Create a Screen Lock PIN From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt PIN Enter a numeric PIN then tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK Follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock Password From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter a password then tap Continue Re enter and confirm your passwor
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95. etting up Screen Mirroring Media Server NFC and Bluetooth on your device refer to the relevant sections of the User guide To start One touch setup on your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt One touch setup The NFC function is automatically turned on Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia device is turned on Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device touches the other The One touch setup function launches automatically Both devices must support the One touch setup function 100 his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory For example you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset You can also set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day For example when you connect your headset between 7AM and 9AM you can decide that The FM radio application starts The web browser opens the morning paper With Smart Connect you can also
96. g so also frees up more space on your device See Managing files using a computer on the 116 page You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Also some items may not send if the file size is too large To share a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to share Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap lt Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To Use a Photo as a Contact Picture When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Contact picture Select a contact and then edit the photo as desired Tap Done To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Wallpaper Follow the instructions on the screen To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Select Rotate The photo is saved in the new orientation To delete a photo or video When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Delete To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album touch and hold an item until it s highlighted Tap other desired items to select and work with them If you want to select all items tap then tap Select all Use the tools in the too
97. guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to some accounts and personalize 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 right away You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users you must be logged in as the owner that is the primary user To Turn on the Device Press and hold down the power key 4 until the screen flashes Wait a while for the device to start Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider but you can change it later from the Settings menu To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN tap A To Turn off the Device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens In the options menu tap Power off It may take a while for the device to shut down Why Do Need a Google Account Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it like Gmail Google Maps YouTube and the Play Store application which gives you access to the Google Play online store for downloading Android applications To get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account is mandatory if you want to This is an In
98. h devices appears Tap the Bluetooth device you want to pair with Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices To connect your device to another Bluetooth device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth device you want to connect to To Unpair a Bluetooth Device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap x beside the name of the device you want to unpair Tap Forget Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices Sending device Open the application which contains the item that you want to send and scroll to the item Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press Other ways to send an item may exist Select Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so Tap the name of the receiving device Receiving device If asked accept the connection Sending device If as
99. he Home screen The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in To go to the Home screen Press A To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of seven panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane then tap F To add a pane to your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen To browse the panes flick all the way to the right or left then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap Homescreen Settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen For example you can set your Homescreen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons To Set Your Homescreen to Auto Rotate Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen then tap Home Settings Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen then tap Home Settings Tap Icon size then select an option 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
100. he Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap mj If prompted select Photo editor Tap then select an option and edit as desired To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To Set the Saturation Level of Colors in a Photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap g If prompted select Photo editor Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save Editing videos with the Movie Creator application You can edit videos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video After you save the edited video the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device To Trim a Video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap i gt Trim To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position then tap Apply To save a copy of the trimmed video tap Save To Adjust the Speed of a Video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap jj gt Speed Select an option then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position and tap Apply To save a copy of the edited video tap Save Hiding photos and v
101. he right to turn it on Tap Edit event then adjust the settings as desired To Delete an Event Start the Smart Connect application On the Events tab touch and hold the event you want to delete then tap Delete event Tap Delete to confirm You can also open the event you want to delete then tap gt Delete event gt Delete To Set Smart Connect to Read out Incoming Text Messages Start the Smart Connect application Tap 3 then tap Settings Mark the checkbox beside Text to speech then confirm activation if necessary If this feature is turned on all incoming messages are read aloud To protect your privacy you may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work for example Managing Accessories Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device including Xperia SmartTags a SmartWatch series watch or a wireless headset from Sony Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third party applications when available Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory To Pair and Connect an Accessory Start the Smart Connect application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen Tap Accessories then tap Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is not
102. he shortcut To Move an Item on the Homescreen Touch and hold the item until it is selected then drag the item to the new location To Delete an Item from the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until it is selected then drag the item to X To Create a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until it is selected then drag the item to the folder To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it Tap the folder s title bar to show the Folder name field Enter the new folder name and tap Done Background and Themes You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes 17 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e UON x To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen Tap Themes Select an option and follow the instructions in your device When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power You can
103. his location Using Custom Locations You can add any location as a trusted custom place where your device can remain unlocked To Add a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Tap Add trusted place To use your current location as a trusted custom place tap Select this location Alternately to enter another location tap the magnification glass icon and type the address Your device searches for the entered location To use the suggested address tap the address To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location To Edit a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select the place you want to edit Tap Edit address To enter another location tap the magnification glass icon and type the address Your device searches for the entered location To use the suggested address tap the address To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location 42 rsion of this publication
104. ic when the screen is off by sending data at pre defined data intervals 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 a power saving mode 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ny wo WON pN w Nae T To Activate a Power Saving Mode From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management To activate your preferred mode select the mode name and tap the on off switch to activate the chosen mode if necessary STAMINA Mode Feature Overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimize your battery performance Extended standby Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi Fi and cellular data when the screen is off You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device 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 a STAMINA mode feature To Activate STAMINA Mode Features From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if i
105. ic with the latest information From the Music home screen menu tap Settings Tap Download music info gt Start Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music To delete a song From the Music homescreen menu browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete in the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm Playlists On the Music homescreen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To Create Your Own Playlists From the Music homescreen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist In the menu that opens tap Add to playlist gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap Add to playlist to create a new playlist 66 w N WN N BROWN w WwW N NO To play your own playlists Open the Music homescreen menu then tap Playlists Under Playlists select the playlist that you want to open If you want to play all songs tap Shuffle all To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist Touch and hold the song or the album title then tap Add to playlist Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to The album or song is now added to the playlist To remove a song f
106. ideos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album homescreen they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder To hide a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Hide gt OK To view your hidden photos and videos In Album drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video to view it Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WD wN To unhide a photo or video In Album drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Don t hide Album Homescreen Menu Through the Album homescreen menu you can browse all your photo albums including photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online Picasa and Facebook Once you are logged in to such services you can manage content and view Online images From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology and email to sh
107. il Press 3 then tap Settings Select the account you want to remove Tap Delete account gt OK To change the inbox check frequency From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Mail Tap then tap Settings Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency Tap Check frequency gt Check frequency and select an option To set an Out of Office auto reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Mail Press then tap Settings Select the EAS Exchange Active Sync account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto reply Tap Out of office Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function If needed mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field Tap OK to confirm Gmail If you have a Google account you can use the Gmail application to read and write email messages 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages Archive an email message Delete an email message Mark an email message as unread Move an email message to a folder Access settings and options List of email messages oO aoa N DOD A A UW Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the lef
108. in the music s volume rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Na W N To turn on the Visualizer In the Music application tap Tap Visualizer Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the Music application tap then tap Visualizer Tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Theme then select a theme Recognizing music with TrackID Use the TrackID music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings J ust record a short sample of the song and you ll get artist title and album info within seconds You can purchase a song identified by TrackID and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for For best results use TrackID in a quiet area 1 View TrackID options 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID homescreen menu 3 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 To identify music using TrackID technology From your Homescreen tap Find and tap TrackID then hold your device close to the music source Tap If the song is recognized by the TrackID ser
109. ing and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android devices and other devices You can turn any conversation into a video call with several friends and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline You can also view and share photos easily Hangouts requires Internet access and a Google account Go to http support google com hangouts and click the Hangouts on your Android link to get more detailed information about how to use this application The video call function only works on devices with a front camera To use the Hangouts application From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Hangouts 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN AUN Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts You can have one or several email accounts at the same time including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts To set up an email account From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Mail Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup For some email services you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account To add an extra email account From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Mail Tap 3 then tap Settings gt Add
110. ing your cellular data connection drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the left The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth function For more information about pairing and turning on cellular data see To pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 99 and To add a virtual private network on page 32 is publication Print only for private use Ny 1 Ww 9 Fas O N oo N NO oR W N s A o To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi Fi Hotspot From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt Configure Wi Fi hotspot Enter the Network name SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Tap lt and drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the right If prompted tap OK to confirm Kj appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the left To Alow a WPS Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection Ensure your device is functioning as a portable Wi Fi hotspot From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot gt Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings Drag the s
111. is publication Print only for private use N 4 0 i High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur y4 Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color w Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos x Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Q Sports Use for taking photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring B Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Video camera settings To Adjust the Video Camera Settings Activate the camera Tap then select If the video camera is not selected tap HH To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your changes Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Full HD 1920x1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio HD 1280x720 16 9 HD High Definiti
112. isplay Options on the Lockscreen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lockscreen When you have this setting turned on keep in content mind that all content including the content of incoming emails and chats will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the App notifications settings menu 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N BO N oO Hide sensitive You must have a PIN password or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for notification content this setting to be available Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive For example you ll get a notification for an incoming email or chat but the content won t be visible on your lockscreen Don t show You won t get any notifications on the lockscreen notifications at all Setting the Notification Level for an App You can Set different notification behaviors for individual applications For example you can block all email notifications prioritize Facebook notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen To Set the Notification Level for an App From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt App notifications Select the app you want to change the notification settings for Drag the relevant slider to the right Notification Levels a
113. ject Continuous autofocus is on Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you 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 Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Video stabilizer When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it an Internet version of this publication
114. ked confirm the transfer to the receiving device Receiving device Accept the incoming item 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO w N w N oR Ww N To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your device If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downward To open a received item drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Show received files One Touch Setup You can use the One Touch Setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia devices For example you can use One Touch Setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen Mirroring and Xperia Link Once you complete the setup you only need one touch every time to launch these features The One Touch Setup function is activated using NFC For more information about s
115. lbar to work with your selected items 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Ww N N Kw wO Nea OA UON Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analyzed as they are added After running an analysis you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Faces All photos on your device get analyzed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder To name a face In the Faces tile tap the Unnamed faces folder then browse to the Other faces folder and choose the face that you want to name Tap Add name Type a name then tap Done gt Add as new person To edit a face name When you are viewing a face in full screen view tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Edit name tags Tap OK Tap the name of the face that you want to edit Edit the name then tap Done gt Add as new person Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo re
116. ld the camera screen until the focus frame changes color indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a colored frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity Also if you want to capture a bright im
117. lease contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your wireless service provider for more information Legal information Sony SGP321 SGP351 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc or its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this user guide All illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved Visit www sonymobile com us lega for more information This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party provi
118. lider beside Discoverable to the right Under Configure Wi Fi hotspot make sure your portable hotspot is secured by a password Tap WPS Push Button then follow the relevant instructions Alternately tap 3 gt WPS PIN Entry then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS supported device To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt Configure Wi Fi hotspot Enter the Network name SSID for the network To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Tethering with Xperia Link If you have an Xperia mobile phone you can share the phone s mobile data connection with your Xperia tablet This way your tablet can connect to the Internet without having to use its own SIM card and data connection This feature is useful when you are out and about and don t have a mobile or Wi Fi connection on your tablet Before you use tethering with Xperia Link make sure the Xperia Link application is installed and set up on both devices Also your Xperia phone must have a camera with auto focus The Xperia Link application is only supported by Xperia phones running the Android 4 0 software version or higher If the Xperia Link application is not pre installed on your Xperia phone you can download it from Google Play To connect you
119. llow the instructions to download it and complete the installation To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimize a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen To minimize a small app you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position To remove a small app from the favorites bar Touch and hold a small app then drag it to Tap OK To restore a previously removed small app Open the favorites bar then tap A Touch and hold the small app you want to restore then drag it into the favorites bar To add a widget as a small app To make the favorites bar appear press Q Tap A gt gt 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 Homescreen They also function as shortcuts For example the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen But when you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play To Add a Widget to the Homescreen Touch and hold an emp
120. m application to view and work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organize email messages Search for information on your device and on the web 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ff View your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps b Use the Play Store application to download free and paid applications for your device E Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends Use the Music application to organize and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Q Optimize settings to suit your own requirements 9 Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online amp Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist album and other info Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world a Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device such as contacts text messages bookmarks calendar data etc S Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory Po Sa The Xperia Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos a
121. m out To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album Tap a photo to end the slideshow 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N WN w N oO To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap then tap Video gt 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 Tap To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind or right to fast forward To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos You can share photos and videos that you ve saved on your device You can also manage them in different ways For example you can work with photos in batches delete photos and link them to contacts If you have lots of photos saved on your device it s a good idea to routinely transfer them to a computer or to an external storage device in order to avoid any inadvertent loss of data Doin
122. mains on your device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap mj To Crop a Photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap rj If prompted select Photo editor Tap t gt Crop Tap Crop to select an option To adjust the crop frame touch and hold the edge of the crop frame When the squares at the edges disappear drag inward or outward to resize the frame To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time touch and hold one of the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear then drag the corner accordingly To move the crop frame to another area of the photo touch and hold inside the frame then drag it to the desired position Tap v To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save To Apply Special Effects to a Photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap m If prompted select Photo editor Tap 4 then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON w N AUN OUN a D ON gt O N e w N To Improve a Photo Using Advanced Settings When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap g If prompted select Photo editor Tap Gy then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To Adjust t
123. manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the Smart Connect application 3 4 6 5 1 Tap to display available accessories 2 Tap to display all events 3 Add an accessory or an event 4 View menu options 5 Tap to activate an event 6 Tap to view details of an event 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO ax AUN oO eo WN To Create a Smart Connect Event From your Homescreen tap then find and tap s If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen On the Events tab tap If you are creating an event for the first time tap OK again to close the introduction screen Add conditions you want to trigger the event under A condition could be the connection with an accessory or a specific time interval or both Tap to continue Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory and set other settings as desired Tap gt to continue Set an event name then tap Finish To add a Bluetooth accessory you have to first pair it with your device To Edit a Smart Connect Event Start the Smart Connect application On the Events tab tap an event If the event is switched off drag the slider to t
124. n TV for example Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It also must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device To play a shared music track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Music home screen to the right then tap Home network Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play Once selected the track starts playing automatically To Play a Shared Video on Your Device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the Video homescreen to the right then tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi net
125. n tap Edit music info Edit the information as desired When you are done tap Save To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimize the Music application When a song is playing tap Ato go to the Homescreen The Music application stays playing in the background To open the Music application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the to open the recently used applications window Tap the Music application Music Homescreen Menu The Music homescreen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device From here you can manage your albums and playlists and you can organize your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels 65 NO CO CONDOS cro 1 Return to the Music homescreen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Playa shared music file on another device 9 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right To return to the Music homescreen When the Music homescreen menu is open tap Home When the Music homescreen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To update your mus
126. n tap xe Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right General camera settings Capturing Mode Settings Overview io Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene a Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound amp Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Se Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide angle and panoramic photos Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos Add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image Sweep Panorama You can take wide angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press and sweep motion 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Nae gt w N To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera Tap then select amp To select a shooting direction tap pew Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start
127. name for your device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device you may need to enter a passcode Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000 If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device You can pair your device with several Bluetooth devices but you can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BW PN oO ON BRWD OOND of To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices From your device s Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function A list of available Bluetoot
128. nces between songs or videos To Enhance the Sound Output Manually From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the right To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the left to disable this function Tap Sound effects Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N oO NO T Sz w N gt To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Drag the slider beside Dynamic normalizer to the right Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users Apart from the owner account there are three different types of accounts Regular User This account type is suitable for someone who regularly u
129. nd Options for Specific Applications Block Never show notifications for the selected app Priority Show notifications for the selected apps at the top of the list on your lockscreen Sensitive This option is only available if you set up a PIN password or pattern as your screen lock and selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting Notifications for the app appear on your lockscreen but their content isn t visible Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events For example a flashing white light means there is a new message The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually When the notification light is disabled it only lights up when there is a battery status warning such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent To Enable the Notification Light From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right Icons in the status bar Status Icons B NoSIM card afl Signal strength Z No signal 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 0 N LE y al LE be Lom lt lt m lt 3 O tOr gt OYE a o Q Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data S
130. nd videos The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie E Use the Support application to access user support on your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and or service providers in all areas 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N wa N gt Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications games music movies and books It includes both free and paid applications Before you start downloading from Google Play make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To use Google Play you need to have a Google account Google Play may not be available in all countries or regions To download an application from Google Play From the Homescreen tap Find and tap Play Store Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications you trust
131. ng voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words J ust speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input When you enter text using the on screen keyboard drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel then tap 3 Tap Set up input methods then mark the Google voice typing checkbox On the on screen keyboard tap 12 gt x then tap Keyboard settings Mark the checkbox beside Google voice typing key To save your settings tap lt A microphone icon amp now appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text using voice input Open the on screen keyboard Tap amp When appears speak to enter text When you re done tap again The suggested text appears Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap G23 Editing text You can select cut copy and paste text as you write You can access the editing tools by double tapping the entered text The editing tools then become available via an application bar Application bar Text selection 1 2 3 4 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard To select text Enter some text then double tap the text The word you
132. nification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility gt Magnification gestures Tap the on off switch To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled Tap an area three times and then hold and drag your finger across the screen Large Text You can enable the Large Text option to increase the default size of text displayed on your device To Enable or Disable Large Text From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility Drag the slider next to Large text Color Correction The Color correction setting adjusts how colors are displayed on the screen for users who are color blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colors To Enable Color Correction From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility gt Color correction Tap the on off switch Tap Correction mode then select the appropriate color sensitivity Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out softwar
133. nly for private use AUN okWN BROWN Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a particular photo See Adding the geographical position to your photos on page 74 for more information If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage 12 aN N 3 zs ite r amp o Wa E ae 4 Se pe es _ 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears on the map The total number of photos appears in the top right corner for example gy To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To Add a Geotag to a Photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars Tap then tap Add geotag to open the map screen Tap on the map to set the location for the photo To reset the location for the photo tap the new location on the map Wh
134. nly for private use gt GW RO D Le a Ac W N D gt O can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 260 feet 80 meters Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device To Add Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places gt Home Tap Turn on this location To Edit Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select your home location Tap Edit In the search bar enter the location you want to use as your home location If your home has multiple buildings at the same address the trusted place you want to add might be different from the actual address To ensure better location accuracy you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place To Remove Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places gt Home Tap Turn off t
135. nt to view on widescreen displays This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self Timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the device Use this function to take self portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo 76 This is an Internet version of this publication 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 Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and ho
136. o the right To Allow Exceptions to Sound during a Pre Set Silent Mode Time Interval Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap x Drag the slider beside Exceptions to the right To Adjust the Volume Levels From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions You can also press the volume key up or down and tap to adjust the ringtone media playback or alarm volume levels separately To Select the Notification Sound From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Notification sound Select an option from the list or tap 2 and select a music file saved on your device To confirm tap Done Some applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON AUN N KO W N e WN Nae w To Enable Touch Tones From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Other sounds Drag the slider beside Touch sounds to the right SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN Personal Identity Number When a SIM card is locked the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start
137. of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work 97 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N oO w N D OA O Bluetooth Wireless Technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices or to connect to handsfree accessories Bluetooth connections work better within 10 meters 33 feet with no solid objects in between In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary If you are using a device with multiple users each user can change the Bluetooth settings and the changes affect all users To Turn on the Bluetooth Function From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap the on off switch beside Bluetooth so the Bluetooth function is turned on Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available Bluetooth devices appears Naming your device You can give your device a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To Give Your Device a Name Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap gt Rename this device Enter a
138. oid device Your old device Your new Android device To transfer contacts to your new device Search and download PC Companion on a PC or Sony Bridge for Mac ona Mac computer from http support sonymobile com global en tools pc companion or http support sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac if the application is not already installed After successful installation open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application then click Xperia Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account From your Homescreen tap then tap a Tap then tap Settings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap gt Sync now You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device For example you can copy contacts to a memory card use Bluetooth technology or save contacts to a SIM card For more
139. omputer that is an external device This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software from one Android version to another such as from Android version 4 4 to 5 0 Once your data is safely backed up to a computer you can also make a quick backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external USB storage device by using the Backup amp Restore application It is very important that you remember the password that you set when you make a data backup If you forget the password it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages Backing up Data to a Computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac computer These backup applications let you back up the following types of data Contacts Text messages Settings Calendar data Media files such as music and videos Photos and images To Back up Your Data Using a Computer Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Backup amp Restore application Tap Backup then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device Ly This is
140. on format with 16 9 aspect ratio VGA 640480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode Self Timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the device Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video 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 sub
141. onments like on a windy beach when your fingers are wet in some extreme weather conditions like when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 meters or less like in a freshwater lake or river in a chlorinated swimming pool 120 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use f J t Even if your device is resistant to dust and water you should avoid exposing it unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust sand and mud or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures The waterproof characteristic of the micro USB port the SIM card slot the memory card slot and the headset jack cannot be guaranteed in all environments or conditions Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack come into contact with salt water For example if you re at the beach remember to keep your device away from the sea water Also never expose the device to any liquid chemicals For example if you re washing dishes by hand using liquid detergent avoid bringing your device into contact with the detergent After exposure to non fresh water rinse your device using fresh water Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust or moisture After using the device in water dry off the areas around all covers including the covers for the headset jack cover the micro USB port the SIM card slot and
142. orce your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won t restart normally No settings or personal data get deleted You can also reset your device to its original factory settings with or without deleting some of your personal data such as music and pictures This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly but note that if you want to keep any important data you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other non internal memory For more information see Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 117 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device s software you can use PC Companion or Bridge for Mac to repair your device For more information on using PC Companion or Bridge for Mac see Computer tools Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to reset your device to its original factory settings To force your device to restart Press and hold down the power key In the menu that opens tap Restart The device restarts automatically To force the device to shut down Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds After the notification light flashes three times release the keys The device turns off automatically 119
143. ording tape To stop recording tap To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video tap The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To view your photos and videos Activate the camera then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video Flick left or right to view your photos and videos To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete Tap the screen to make appear Tap Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off center face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A colored frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection Activate the camera Tap then select Tap 3 then tap f Tap Focus mode gt Face detection To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed Tap the frame you want to select for focus Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically A colored frame shows which face is in focus Tap the screen to take the photo Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a
144. otos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you ve taken with your camera or to view similar content you ve saved to your device All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid 1 Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu 2 View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you ve added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu 3 4 The date range of items in the current group ul Tap a photo or video to open it in fullscreen view 6 Scroll up or down to view content To View Photos and Videos From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Album Tap a photo or video you want to view If prompted tap gt Video gt JUST ONCE Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application you have chosen as the default to always open videos tap Settings gt Apps and swipe over to the All tab then select the application and tap CLEAR DEFAULTS under Launch by default If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings gt Display gt When device is rotated To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoo
145. ounts added and wallpaper Settings that are only visible to the owner but affect all users such as VPN settings 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN 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 and moveable version of the on screen keyboard you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead You can select up to three languages for text input The Smart language detection feature detects the language you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type 2 TE Delete a character before the cursor c v 8 N u o m 2 Entera carriage return or confirm text input 3 Switch between lower case 4 upper case 4 and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language 4 Shift to the moveable thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard 5 Entera space 6 Personalize your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized 7 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap amp To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character To ent
146. our computer you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N w N D N amp 4 NO Ww N To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen tap Tap Mail then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account then change the settings of the EAS account as desired To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen tap Tap Mail then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account Tap Check frequency gt Check frequency and select an interval option To Remove an EAS Account From your Homescreen tap gt Settings gt Accounts Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account However you cannot synchronize 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 application on an Apple Mac computer see Computer tools on the 111 page To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer Be sure that the PC
147. our device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos PC Companion for Microsoft Windows PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music videos and pictures to and from your old device Transfer content from your old iPhone Blackberry Android or Sony device using Xperia Transfer Update your device software Back up content on your computer Sync calendars between a computer and your device To use the PC Companion application you need an Internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8 1 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher You can download PC Companion at http support sonymobile com global en tools pc companion Media Go for Microsoft Windows The Media Go application for Windows computers helps you transfer photos videos and music between your device and a computer You can install and access Media Go from within the PC Companion application To read more about how to use the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features To use the Media Go application you need one of these operating systems Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8 8 1 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Win
148. p 3 then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap Weather forecast then drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right If location services are disabled tap Home location then search for the city you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using Location Services on the 104 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap Weather forecast Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and Clock You can Set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings for example 12 hour or 24 hour 1 23 amp 28 November 2014 JE 5 08 30 a 6 8 7 1 Access the alarm homescreen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 6 Tum an alam on or off 7 Add anew alarm 8 Open date and time settings for the clock 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WDNM wN w N e AON To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap Tap Time and select the desired value Tap OK If desired edit other alarm
149. p Settings gt Display then drag the slider beside Tap to wake up to the right Double tap the screen To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downward To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downward then tap 4 In the bar at the top of the screen touch and hold the icon for the quick setting you want to add then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downward then tap 4 Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Sound Volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for notifications as well as for music and video playback You can set your device to silent mode and decide how long your device will be in silent mode manually You can also preset when your device will be in silent mode automatically To Adjust the Media Playing Volume with the Volume Key When playing music or watching video press the volume key up or down even when the screen is locked To Activate Silent Mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Select a time interval Silent Mode Setting Options Indefinitely Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on For one hour Keep the device silent for one hour You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the duration 35 This is an Internet version of this pu
150. p of contacts from within the Contacts application 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AON w N w N wh D AON wO N a To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Homescreen tap then tap a Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites Tap x To View Your Favorite Contacts From your Homescreen tap then tap a Tap Favorites To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap g then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to Tap Done Sending contact information To Send Your Business Card From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself Tap then tap Share Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To Send a Contact From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send Tap then tap Share Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several contacts at once From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Mark several Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts Tap lt then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts appli
151. quires an Internet connection when used online You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device To get more detailed information about how to use this application go to http support google com and click the Maps for mobile link The Google Maps application may not be available in every market country or region To Use Google Maps From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Maps 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Nae N Q Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network you might need to access the Internet using cellular data traffic In this case you need to activate data roaming on your device It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate data roaming To Activate Data Roaming From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right You can t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this cont
152. r tablet with an Xperia phone using Xperia Link Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on both your Xperia phone and tablet and that the phone has an active mobile data connection Tablet From your Homescreen tap gt Xperia Link gt Add device then follow the instructions to complete the setup AQR code appears on the screen Phone From your Homescreen tap gt Xperia Link gt Add device gt Scan Hold your phone over the QR code on the tablet screen until the complete QR code is visible in the viewfinder of the phone Your tablet automatically scans the QR code and connects to your Xperia phone once the QR code is recognized To confirm the connection tap OK 30 ion of this publication Print only for private use w Nae ly w Na DA e O11 wa N Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view the amount of data used by individual applications For data transferred over your mobile data connection you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can adjust data usage settings Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of addition
153. re storage space Media files and some apps with their data can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage Some apps such as the Camera app can save data directly to a memory card The dynamic memory RAM 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OW N N KO on BROWN Sz N ae oO is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www sonymobile com support 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 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM available Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the memory cache for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card If your device can t read content on the memory card you may need to format the card Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it If you are
154. ria Connectivity gt DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller Follow the on screen instructions to pair your controller with your device NFC Use Near Field Communications NFC to share data with other devices such as a video photo web page address music file or contact You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other Before you can use NFC you must first turn on the NFC function and the screen of your device must be active NFC may not be available in all countries and or regions To Turn on the NFC Function From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Tap the on off switch beside NFC 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 Homescreen 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 When the devices connect a thumbnail of the contact appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the contact information is displayed on the screen of the receiving device and is also saved on the re
155. rks Tap Access Point Names gt Tap Name and enter a name as desired Tap APN and enter the access point name Enter all other information as required If you don t know what information is required contact your network operator for more details When you re done tap then tap SAVE To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names To view more details tap any of the available items If you have several available connections the active network connection is indicated by a marked button Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive email Once you have connected to a Wi Fi network your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range Some Wi Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you know the network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks To Turn on
156. rned on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap Pair with PC then tap Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process 116 N 4 5 w N D NO Se To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to connect to then tap Connect To disconnect from a paired device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to disconnect Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to remove Tap Unpair Backing Up and Restoring Content Generally you should not save photos videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device If something should happen to the hardware or if your device is lost or stolen the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a c
157. rom a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device s internal storage To delete a playlist Open the Music homescreen 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 homescreen browse to the song or album that you want to share Touch and hold the song title then tap Share Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share albums and playlists in the same way Enhancing the sound To Improve the Sound Quality Using the Equalizer Open the Music homescreen menu then tap Settings gt Audio settings gt Sound effects To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap wv and select a style To turn on the Surround sound feature Open the Music home screen menu then tap Settings gt Audio settings gt Sound effects gt Surround sound VPT Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualizer The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes
158. s tap the VPN you want to connect to Enter the required information Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Se Se N e N e a OO 4 T oF Wh Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts email calendar events and other information from online accounts for example email accounts such as Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync Facebook Flickr and Twitter You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto sync function Or you can synchronize each account manually To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization From your Homescreen tap Tap Settings gt Accounts gt Add account then select the account you want to add Follow the instructions to create an account or sign in if you already have an account To Synchronize Manually with an Online Account From your Homescreen tap amp gt Settings gt Accounts Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account you want to synchronize with A list of items appears showing what can be synchronized with the account Tap the items you want to synchronize To Remove an Online Account From your Homescreen tap gt Settings gt
159. s interference from other Wi Fi networks is publication Print only for private use oR Wh NO Se WN oA AUN on w N gt o To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function Your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Send tap Start Tap OK and select a device When using screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work To stop screen mirroring between devices From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Tap Disconnect then tap OK Sharing Content with DLNA Certified Devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers or products that are DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up media sharing between devices you can listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large scree
160. ses your device Guest User Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily Restricted Profile Use this option if you want to make only a restricted number of applications available to a person using your device Some features are only available to the owner For example only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts you can allow different users to have different homescreens wallpapers and general settings They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos You can add up to seven Regular User accounts on your device To Add a Regular User Account Make sure you are logged in as the owner that is the user who set up the device for the first time From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users gt Add user or profile gt User Tap OK The new account is created Tap SET UP NOW The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner Unlock the screen by swiping upward Follow the on screen instructions to set up the account for the new user In cases where the person using the new account wants to set up the account but is not available at the time you can tap NOT NOW in step 5 When the user is ready they can select Users under Settings and see the new account which appears as New user
161. set up a pattern PIN or password screen lock on your device drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right then select an option If you already have a screen lock enabled then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work To Pin a Screen Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin Tap D To display the screen pinning icon swipe upward Tap In the pop up window that appears tap Got it To Unpin a Screen On the pinned screen touch and hold J and lt jat the same time Release both buttons If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function you have to enter your pattern PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors photos ora slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle On a device with multiple users each user can have individual Daydream settings To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider to the right 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Kw N OAU w Nae N ae e O Na KO To Sele
162. specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device refer to the relevant User guide To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press 3 then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the files that you want to import and tap OK 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON w N To import contacts using Bluetooth technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downward When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file To import contacts from a SIM card You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card From your Homescreen tap then tap Tap then tap Import contacts gt SIM card To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts l 6 1 Contacts Favorites and Groups tabs 2 Search for contacts View more options View contact details J ump to contacts starting with the selected letter O uu A wW Add a contact To search for a contact From your Homescreen tap then t
163. t edge of the screen to the right and then find and tap Help 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device Connect the device and computer using a USB cable then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on the 116 page If the computer is a PC you can use the Media Go application from Sony and organize 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 If the computer is an Apple Mac you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac Music may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books 1 23 1211 10 9 8 1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search all songs saved to your device View the current play queue Album art if available Progress indicator
164. t is deactivated Drag the sliders beside the features you want to activate then tap Activate if prompted To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Make sure the Extended standby feature is turned on then tap Apps active in standby gt Add applications Scroll left or right to view all applications and services then mark the relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run When you re done tap Done Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album To Take a Screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume down key at the same time Once the screenshot is captured you can release the keys To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards then tap the screenshot you want to view You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application 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 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private
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166. tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wO N e gt WN WON To edit text Enter some text then double tap the entered text to make the application bar appear Select the text that you want to edit then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes To use the magnifier When you enter text tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard When entering text using the on screen keyboard you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you for example to set options for writing languages text prediction and correction You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards For example you can select the Xperia Chinese keyboard or the Xperia Japanese keyboard To access the on screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 1212 Tap xz then tap Key
167. tent on a USB Mass Storage Device Using a USB Host Adapter Attach the USB host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device To access files and folders on the USB storage device use a file manager app such as File Commander You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly For example you can open the Album application to view photos stored on the USB mass storage device 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N i amp wO Nea w N D gt O To disconnect a USB mass storage device To open the Notification Panel drag the status bar downward then tap USB storage connected Tap OK Detach the USB Host adapter from your device To connect a USB accessory using a micro USB connector Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your 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 series wireless controller You can also mirror your device on a TV or other display For more information about Screen Mirroring refer to the relevant section of the User guide To Set up a Connection with a DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xpe
168. ternet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronize email contacts and the calendar Chat with friends using the Hangouts application Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks For more information about Android and Google go to www sonymobile com support To Set up a Google Account on Your Device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accounts gt Add account gt Google Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account or sign in if you already have an account You can also sign in to or create a Google account from the setup guide the first time you start your device Or you can go online and create an account at www google com accounts Charging your Device Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory The battery level may be very low depending on how long the device was in the box before you purchased it It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time You can still use your device while it is charging Read more about how
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170. tion Print only for private use O N NO oo NO To Share a Video When a video is playing tap then tap Share Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video then follow the relevant steps to send it Transferring Video Content to Your Device Before you start using the Video application it s a good idea to transfer movies TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices such as a computer There are several ways to transfer your content Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on the 116 page If you have a PC use the Media Go application from Sony to organize content and transfer video files to your device via the PC To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features If your computer is an Apple Mac you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac Managing video content To Get Movie Information Manually Make sure your device has an active data connection From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video homescreen menu then browse through the different
171. to improve battery performance in Battery and power management on page 18 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins When the device is fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward Make sure not to bend the connector If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon 4 appears This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Battery notification light status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90 Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15 Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping Open or select an item e Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding e Move an item e Activate an item specific menu Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list Pinching and spreading
172. to sort If you want to sort email in all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox Tap W then select a sorting option 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oO of n oaorkWN AUN o1 OW N Ono gt N To Search for Email From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Mail If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to search If you want to search all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox Tap Q Enter your search text then tap a on the keyboard The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message you want to open To View All Folders for One Email Account From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Mail Drag the left edge of the screen to the right then select the account you want to check Under the account you want to check select Show all folders To delete an email message In your email inbox flick the message that you want to delete to the right To move an email message to another folder In your email inbox flick the message that you want to move to the left Tap Move then select a folder Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Ma
173. ty area on your Homescreen then tap Widgets amp Apps Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies then release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Homescreen 16 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne w N e To move a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies then drag it to the new location To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies then drag it to X Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen In the customization menu tap Widgets amp Apps gt Apps Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Homescreen In step 3 alternatively you can tap Widgets amp Apps gt Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available If you use this method to add shortcuts some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to t
174. uctions to complete the installation This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN NO ow To Download and Install a System Update from the Notification Panel If you are using a device with multiple users be sure you re logged in as the owner Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel Scroll down and select the desired system update then tap Download When the download is finished open the Notification panel again if it is closed then tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Updating your device using a computer You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion application or an Apple Mac computer running the 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 To update your device using a computer Be sure to have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on your Apple Mac computer Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer Computer Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer det
175. ut entering long passwords Use one of these methods to enable WPS Push button method simply push a button on a WPS supported device for example a router PIN method your device creates a random PIN Personal Identification Number which you enter on the WPS supported device 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N oo w Na N e AU To Connect to a Wi Fi Network Using a WPS Button From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap gt Advanced gt WPS Push Button then press the WPS button on the WPS supported device To Connect to a Wi Fi Network Using a WPS PIN From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap gt Advanced gt WPS PIN Entry On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways USB tethering share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable Bluetooth tethering share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth Portable Wi Fi hotspot share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 8 other devices including devices that support WPS technology To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable Deacti
176. vate all USB cable connections to your device Using the USB cable that came with your device connect your device to a computer From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right then tap OK if prompted is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To stop sharing your data connection drag the slider beside USB tethering to the left or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth Device Be sure your device and the Bluetooth device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device Your device From your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right Bluetooth device Set up the device so it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth If the device is a computer refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup If the device runs on the Android operating system tap the settings icon beside the name of the device it is paired with under Settings gt Bluetooth gt Paired devices then mark the Internet access checkbox Your device Wait for J to appear in the status bar Once it appears the setup is complete To stop shar
177. vice the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap lt To view artist information for a song After a song has been recognized by the TrackID application tap Artist info TrackID homescreen menu The TrackID homescreen menu gives you an overview of all the songs you have recorded and identified using the TrackID service From here you can also view your songs based on current music charts and search history 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 1234 1 Create an online TrackID profile 2 Open the TrackID application 3 View the search result history 4 View current music charts To delete song from the track history Open the TrackID application then tap History Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete then tap Delete 69 FM radio Listening to the Radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio For example you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna After one of these devices is connected you can then switch the audio to the speaker if desired 1 2 345 11 109 8 1 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 2 Tuned frequency 3 Favorites list 4 Launch the TrackID music recognition application 5
178. window Open a recently used application 2 Favorites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets Recent apps key Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar Home key Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen uo A WwW Back key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press To Close All the Recently Used Applications Tap Q and then tap To open a menu in an application While using the application press 3 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 For example you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations You can access your small apps via the favorites bar To download more small apps go to Google Play To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear press Q Tap the small app that you want to open You can open several small apps at the same time To close a small app Tap Egon the small app window 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON w N To download a small app From the favorites bar tap A then tap and tap Search for the small app that you want to download then fo
179. work as your device From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right and tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it 93 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Ww w N DA w N J w N K Ne ow 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 Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices When you set up file sharing on your device you must also give access permission to client devices After you do so such devices appear as registered devices Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices Connect your device to a Wi Fi network From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server Drag the slider beside Share media to the right Use your computer or other DLNA client devices on the same Wi Fi network to connect to your device A notification app
180. your Homescreen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Trust agents Drag the slider beside Smart Lock Google to the right Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents Find and tap Smart Lock Enter your pattern PIN or password You need to enter this screen lock every time you want to change your Smart Lock settings Select a Smart Lock type Setting When to Keep the Device Automatically Unlocked You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings Trusted devices keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth device is connected Trusted places keep your device unlocked when you re in a trusted location On body detection Keep your device unlocked when you re carrying your device with you This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BW PY N Oo BW You have to manually unlock your device when you don t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it Connecting to Trusted Bluetooth Devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia device unlocked while it s connected to it So if you have Bluetooth devices you connect to regularly for example a car speaker or home entertainment system a Bluetooth watch or a fitness tracker you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of a lockscreen to save time This feature is suitable if you re normally in

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