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1. O Ne Ooms To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card not all information may get exported This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards From your Home screen tap then tap x Press 3 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 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together To send multimedia messages you need the correct MMS settings on your device See Internet and MMS settings on page 27 The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use 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 cm r com po 10 11 12 123 bid P L lt 5 6 Creat TETI 1211109 8 Create a new message Call the message sender View more options List of conversations S
2. Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www sonymobile com support Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia Transfer is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device Xperia Transfer supports several device brands including iPhone Samsung HTC BlackBerry LG and Nokia You need An Internet connected computer A USB cable for your old device A USB cable for your new Android device Your old device Your new Android device To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for Mac is installed on the Apple Mac computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application then click Xperia Transfer and follow the 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 synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap then tap Settings
3. f Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the device then detach the cover Place the memory card in the memory card slot with the gold coloured contacts facing down then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound Re attach the memory card cover This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot or unmount the memory card from Settings gt Storage gt Unmount SD card 2 Using a fine tipped pen or other similar tool press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly 3 Draw the card outwards and remove it fully Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to some accounts and personalise your device For example if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away And you can download Internet settings You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu To turn on the device e Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time y 1 Press and hold down the power key l until the device vibrates 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested then tap lt 1 3
4. w N e You can download a range of applications from Google Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory 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 105 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment services From your Home screen 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 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo UON e BWN Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function And if you re not within range of a Wi Fi network your device can determine your location usi
5. 112 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Mark the Airplane mode checkbox You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens 113 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oa Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule If you have signed into and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars for example your Google account or Exchange ActiveSync 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 appears in the status bar You can also synchronise 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 on your device 1 23 4 December 2013 Han 4 E z 8 1 12 13 14 5 15 16 7 2 28 29 FROAY 6 400 L niaii 6 1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view Add a calendar event Return to the current date gt WO ND Access settings and other
6. RWN Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur 4 Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour w Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes 7 Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos za Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface A Sports Use for photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring B Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast Boy Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera Tap one of the settings icons on the screen 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 1280 720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio VGA 640480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suita
7. Tap Delete 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N ON AUN oR Wh O oO To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items Tap the items that you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items To activate selection mode you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue Then you can tap other items to select them Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analysed 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 Home screen 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 analysed 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
8. 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 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Once a popup window appears click Configure device for network access and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device When you are finished pairing disconnect the USB cable from both devices 123 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O OAU N WN BRON Wh Ooms 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Under Wireless Media Transfer select the paired device that you want to connect Tap Connect To disconnect from a paired device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Under Wireless Media Transfer select the paired device that you want to disconnect Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Se
9. 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 remains on your device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap rR To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap RR If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap gt Crop Tap 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 Apply Crop To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN AUN AUN To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbar
10. 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 in 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 micro USB port the SIM card slot and 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 utilise the speaker or microphone All compatible accessories including batteries chargers handsfree 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 Important information which can be accessed via the Setup gu
11. If your device is stolen your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number on the label tray Detach the nano SIM card slot cover Insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip or a similar object with a long fine tip into the hole in the label tray then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number To view your IMEI number via the device settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Status Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number To view the IMEI number you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter 06 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 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 120 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BROWN To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen 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
12. Print only for private use 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application Favourites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets Task navigation key Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar gt a WO N Home navigation key Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press Fy To close all the recently used applications Tap cl and then tap Close all To open a menu in an application While using the application press 5 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 favourites bar To download more small apps go to Google Play Beal To open a small app To make the favourites bar appear press Tap the small app that you want to open You can open several small apps at the same time To close a small app Tap on the small app window To download a small app From the favourites bar tap A then tap and tap gt Search for the small app that you wan
13. To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your sleep setting To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Smart backlight control Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right 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 Bluetooth Unlock unlocks your device by using paired Bluetooth devices Face Unlock unlocks your device when you look at it Unlock pattern draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device Unlock PIN enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device Unlock 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 To change screen lock type From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type To unlock the screen usin
14. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates 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 Home screen To move a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to X To add a widget to the lock screen 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo ONONKRWN w N From your Home screen tap then find and tap Settings gt Security Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox To lock the screen press the power key To activate the screen briefly press the power key Swipe inwards from the upper part of the screen until appears then tap it If required enter your PIN code pattern or password to unlock the screen Find and tap the widget that you want to add Follow the on screen instructions if necessary to finish adding the widget The items that appear when you tap are available by default an
15. tap to make front camera screen recording window appears To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera tap e To stop recording tap the timer then tap To deactivate the front camera screen recording window tap When the front camera screen recording window opens drag amp to resize the window and tap 00 to record a still picture To view the recent screen recordings After your screen recordings finish drag the status bar downwards then tap to view the most recent recordings of your screen You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application Status and notifications The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications activities in progress such as file downloads and status information such as battery level and signal strength You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To open or close the Notification panel To take action on a notification Tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap Clear Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events For example a flashing white light m
16. then browse through the different categories and 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 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited 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 Select your pick 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 Video Unlimited service If you already have a PlayStation network account then you can use that account instead Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Video Unlimited From your Home screen tap Find and tap Q If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time tap Next on the screen then tap Start Now to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited Tap gt Sign In then follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your account or create a new account to buy or rent movies 97 This is an Internet version o
17. Wait a while for the device to start Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator but you can change it later from the Settings menu To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN tap This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e WN WN To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens In the options menu tap Power off Tap OK 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 for example Gmail Google Maps YouTube and Google Play the 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 Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronise email contacts and the calendar Chat with friends using the Hangouts application Synchronise 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Add account gt Google Follow the registration wizard to creat
18. a favourite Tap 3y Enter a name and select a colour for the channel then press Save To listen to a favourite radio channel Tap Select an option To remove a channel as a favourite 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 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 Tap Set radio region Select an option To adjust the Visualiser When the radio is open tap 5 Tap Visualiser Select an option TT This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt AUN w N WON Camera Taking photos and recording videos il Front camera 2 Zoomin or out 3 Main camera screen 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Change capturing mode settings 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Access camera settings and shortcuts To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l To activate the camera touch and hold fi and drag upwards After the camera opens tap To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera To display all settings tap Tap Touch capture and select On if it is not already select
19. a map tap Select a transportation mode then enter your starting point and your destination The recommended routes appear in a list Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a map To make a map available offline While viewing a map tap the search field Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline The area shown on the map gets saved to your device To learn more about Google Maps When you use Google Maps tap then tap Help 111 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e WN OAN Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network you might need to access the Internet using mobile 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 To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox You can t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to for example use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving When connected you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system c
20. application to access user support in the device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks 2 Download and install new applications and updates Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and or service providers in all areas 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON e UN a 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 Home screen 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 that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded applicat
21. conference call tap End conference call Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service callers can leave voice messages for you when you can t answer calls Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card If not you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Voicemail gt Voicemail settings gt Voicemail number Enter your voicemail number Tap OK To call your voicemail service From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 1 Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network To make an emergency call From your Home screen tap Find and Tap Phone Enter the emergency number and tap To delete a number tap You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 From the lock screen tap Emergency call 2 Enter the emergency number and tap 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N Contacts
22. 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 video 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 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher You can download PC Companion at www sonymobile com global en tools pc companion Media Go for Microsoft Windows The Media Go application for Windows computers helps you to transfer photos videos and music between your device and a computer and to manage your content on either device You can install and access Media Go from within the PC 117 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use i BRON WN Companion application To read more about how to use the Media Go application go to htto mediago sony corn enu features To use the Media Go application you need one of these oper
23. 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 in the music s loudness rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualiser In the Walkman application tap 5 Tap Visualiser Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the Walkman application tap Tap Visualiser Tap gt Theme and select a theme Recognising music with TrackID Use the TrackID music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings Just record a short sample of the song and you ll get artist title and album info within seconds You can purchase tracks 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 technology in a quiet area 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN On AUO 1 Search for music online View options View current music charts View the search result history Main screen for recording music O a A WO N Find out what music 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
24. for fluorescent lighting 3 Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired 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 3264x2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 6MP 3264x1836 16 9 6 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 3MP 2048x1536 4 3 3 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 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 to avoid shaking the
25. gt Delete Managing devices Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device including SmartTags SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third party applications when available Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device To pair and connect an accessory Start the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen Tap Devices then tap Tap OK to start searching for devices In the search result list tap the name of the device that you want to add To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device Start the Smart Connection application Tap Devices then tap the name of the connected accessory Adjust the desired settings Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT technology For example if you go running with an ANT compatible heart rate monitor and a foot pod to measure pace and distance you can collect all the data from the run on your device You can then analyse your performance and see how you can improve 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
26. information see Managing files using a computer on page 123 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 www sonymobile cor global en tools bridge for mMac 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 that you can use them on your device To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony corm enu features 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
27. 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt Battery usage To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen 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 mobile data when the screen is turned off and restricts hardware performance J appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Low battery mode Modifies your device s behaviour for example to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting when the battery level drops below a certain percentage appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Location based Wi Fi Sets your device to only activate the Wi Fi function when it comes within range of a saved Wi Fi network Queue background data Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre defined intervals To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management To activate your preferred mode drag the relevant slider to the right or mark the relevant checkbox and then confirm if necessary STAMINA mode feature overview STAMIN
28. network notifications Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Press Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network From the Home screen 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Press Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections If you have little background knowledge of wireless security WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption to secure your network You can also add new devices to an existing network without 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 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON arWN OAU To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS button From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settin
29. or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on A Wi Fi connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N a Uploading data More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here These icons are for reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To manage notifications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Manage notifications Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages manage bookmarks and manage text and images Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments Use the camera to take photos and record video clips Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email address and other information related to your contacts Access your downloaded applications Use the Email application to send an
30. press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel 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 To disconnect your device from a TV set Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device Mirroring the screen of another Xperia device wirelessly on your device You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices The other Xperia device for example an Xperia phone or tablet must support Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast To mirror the screen of the Xperia device on your device Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Receive tap Start Other device From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring gt Turn on Screen mirroring Tap OK and select a device Your device Tap Accept to allow a connection with your device 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo oR WN ok Ww Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to sho
31. select Reject with Answering Machine 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN w Ne AUN To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine Tap Pick up after Adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Done To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine gt Messages Select the voice message that you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device or you can create a new message You can also create you own personalised messages by editing the predefined ones To reject a call with a text message When an incoming call arrives drag Response options upwards then tap Reject with message Select a predefined message or tap t and write a new message To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag Reject with message upwards Select a predefined message or tap a
32. select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap Done The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact To use existing contacts as ICE contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency then tap 39 Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts When you are finished tap Done The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap 3 then tap Settings Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap s then tap Settings Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox Some network operators ma
33. send the email then tap Inbox in the drop down menu Tap tg then type the recipient s name or email address or tap amp and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gq 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 gq 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 email address manually or tap and select a recipient from your Contacts list Enter your message text then tap gi 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 Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages Once activated you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time a wasta PeetuePe MO
34. 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 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 106 This 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 use Smart Connect 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 Yam you can decide that The Walkman application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information 1 Tap to display all added devices Add a device or an event V
35. the nano SIM card holder Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button After your device emits a series of quick vibrations release the OFF button The device turns off automatically Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway 126 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh oa Before you start make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings 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 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 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions To ensure the water resistance of your dev
36. top corner of the pane To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse the panes then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap Application screen The Application screen which you open from the Home screen 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 and then tap the application 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh wh WP 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 that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To add an application shortcut to the Home screen From the Application screen t
37. version of this publication Print only for private use Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only After you drag pf upwards the main camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and capture After you drag pf upwards the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured Launch and record video After you drag pf upwards 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 Touch Block Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions The white balance setting icon ii is available on the camera screen ao Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions O Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs y Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance
38. volume key down again 54 appears in the status bar To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AON wW N e OORUN BROWN om oN PwON To set a ringtone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Phone ringtone Select a ringtone Tap Done To select the notification sound From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Notification sound Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive Tap Done To enable touch tones From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes 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 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 lock or unlock a SIM card From the Home screen tap Find and tap Setting
39. w Ne To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to X To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To add items to a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates 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 Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap Themes then select a theme When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications To change the wallpaper for the lock screen From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Lock screen Select an option then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen o
40. x Press then tap Mark several Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts Tap then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise 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 Home screen tap then tap 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 Home screen tap then tap x Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap Tap Unlink contact gt Unlink Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap x Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
41. 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 Contact your network operator for detailed information If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working even 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 To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Setting
42. you call them To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Additional settings gt Caller ID Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call ne waa deus 9 To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device Before using the answering machine you must record a greeting message To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine gt Greetings Tap Record new greeting and follow the on screen instructions To enable automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine Mark the Answering Machine checkbox If you don t set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls the default value is used To reject a call with the answering machine When an incoming call arrives drag Response options upwards then
43. your Home screen 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 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 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap To open the web browser find and tap Hj Load the web page 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 When the transfer is done the web page 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 that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active Place your device over the tag so that
44. A mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance Extended Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi Fi and mobile data standby 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 To activate STAMINA mode features From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate then tap Activate if prompted 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Sz j e U Nea To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked 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 finished tap Done Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage poss
45. Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set time Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute If applicable scroll up to change AM to PM or vice versa Tap Set To set the time zone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox if it is marked Tap Select time zone Select an option X Reality for mobile Sony s X Reality for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them giving you clearer sharper and more natural images X Reality for mobile is turned on by default but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption To turn on X Reality for mobile From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Mark the X Reality for mobile checkbox if it is not marked Super vivid mode Sony s super vivid mode intensifies and saturates the colours for images to increase the sharpness and contrast 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w Ne arkWN ON To turn on Super vivid mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Mark the Super vivid mode checkbox if it is not marked Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings suc
46. Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap 22 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 E PEJE vV oo Text selection 2 seiectat Kor cor Pane i 2 34 5 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text fy only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard To select text Enter some text then double tap the text The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides Drag the tabs left or right to select more text 45 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN akWN 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 Personalising the Xperia 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 The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to g
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48. SONY User guide Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621 SGP641 Contents Getting stated eransi are ee 6 ADOUE this User GUA Eissaia 6 OVENI EW ecient E E A EEEE REEERE 6 ASSEM DI anaa T E 7 Starting your device for the first TIME cascode svededecaesenenedecbaaxuneecstexenee 9 Why do I need a Google ACCOUNT casi woes cccxets sinters tuiccecianeussesenes 10 Charging your devie siirsin EERE 10 L amning the DSCs surani 12 Using the touchscreen essssssesssesssesseseesssssssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeee 12 Locking and unlocking the SCre N cccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 HOME SCEE Minana ea erada 14 Application SCrEGMsrssiiri nitiek ia a anaa 15 Navigating application Sessanta 16 Small 2 8 ene ener eevee re ne Prior EE EE REER 17 WIA JEt Sinia t ona EEEE a a a 18 Shortcuts and TONES issii ice Se expen na ds nc eds eet peices ene exe 19 Backg o rnd and TNSMISS aciitaienenenstcchacenentatasaisvercteucnduciinneiaucandueniness 20 Taking a SCFSCTISMO aaa iicreasiecesseunssudusinadekcianeieeeih atm teacat indiana 20 Recording YOUr SCIEN srik nnne aan enaa 21 Status and MOL CAO S 5 ccicccca acd sccedeananseavasesaeerqatdeasduesssaeassseecnavenars 21 Icons in the status AR oasis scastcanatnnatn qatmmeseneseliennbencayenssentieadeaddecndaaidens 22 Application OVErViICW cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaeeseeeeeeeeeeaaaea 24 Downloading applications ssenesssssnennnnnnnnsennnnnnnennnnnnn
49. ST AMWMUAD CAMA py v Romse Architecture Course T Pess emase meree YouTube Penleete CAE WHT BACK YouTube Peele WANE DOSES The Renan Architect Courve t masana u eee 14 comet alin ei lat 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON BRON oO oa A w N ok OW OAN To change the email preview pane settings From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings gt Split view Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated Open your email inbox Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To view the email message in fullscreen format tap the split bar located between the email list and the email body To return to the regular inbox view tap the split bar again Organising your email messages To sort your emails From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the account that you want to sort then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to sort all your email accounts at once tap then tap Combined inbox Tap then tap Sort Select a sorting option To search for emails From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the name of th
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51. a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen ock on page 39 To activate the screen Briefly press the power key l To unlock the screen Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen 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 the Home screen The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in To go to the Home screen Press 4 To browse the Home screen 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use z Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of seven panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane then tap at the
52. a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move out of range of the manually selected network To activate automatic network selection From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode gt 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 travelling 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OORUN akWN VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organisation To add a virtual private network From your Home screen 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt M
53. ach 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 Movies application m 1 View menu options 2 Display the most recently played video 3 Drag the left edge of 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 Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To play a video in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 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 Movies home screen 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 a 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 Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movie
54. acts 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 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 synchronise your device with your Outlook contacts 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To synchronise with your Outlook calendar 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 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 synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wO Ne Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen tap Tap Settings To view information about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Se
55. add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application To personalise the ringtone for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 2 Tap gt Set ringtone Select an option from the list or tap 2 to select a music file saved to your device then tap Done Tap Done To delete contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap then tap Delete To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself then tap 82 Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are done tap Done 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON ON akWwWN To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap F gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE In Case of Emergency information in the Contacts application You can enter medical details such as allergies and medications that you are using plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency After setup your ICE informatio
56. and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global er tools bridge for mac Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information 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 Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and 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 Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu
57. and tap Email Tap 3 then tap Settings gt Add 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 D Sending and receivin 2 l mail messages 7 i s w ooh e a se 7 if eh 1 View alist of all email accounts and recent folders Write an email message Search for email messages Delete an email message Mark a message as unread cm r Eo po Print an email message or save it as a PDF file 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages To download new email messages When the inbox is open swipe downwards on the message list 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WN BROWN To read your email messages From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to check all your email accounts at once tap lt then tap Combined inbox in the drop down menu 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the account from which you want to
58. 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 100 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OAN oR WD oR Wh AON on w N To play a shared 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Walkman 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 the track that you want to play 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the Movies 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 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 t
59. ap Call barring and select an option Enter the password and tap Enable When you set up call blocking for the first time you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Fixed dialling numbers Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling Enter your PIN2 and tap OK To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Fixed dialling numbers gt Fixed dialling numbers To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings Tap Fixed dialling numbers gt Change PIN2 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting you can handle multiple calls at the same time When it is activated you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call To activate or deactivate call waiting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Additional settings To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right To reject a se
60. art playing in chronological order on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap gs and select Disconnect The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping ga To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track Tap gs and select a DMR device to share your content with The track plays automatically on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select your device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AUN OORUN gt 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 metres 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 To turn on the B
61. ate use WON Walkman home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Walkman application gt oO ND Return to the Walkman music player screen To play a song using the Walkman application From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right Select a music category for example under My Library tap Artists Albums or Songs then browse to the song that you want to open Tap asong to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share To find song related information online While a song is playing in the Walkman application tap the infinite button 2 The infinite button gives you access to several sources of information including videos on YouTube lyrics and artist info on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimise the Walkman application When a song is playing tap 4 to go to the Home screen The Walkman application stays playing in the background To open the Walkman application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the c to open the recently used applications window Tap the Walkman application Walkman home screen menu The Walkman home screen men
62. ating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher 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 video 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 www sonymobile corn 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 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 abou
63. ble 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 to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos On 10 s Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use On 2s Set a 2 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 auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapp
64. camera when taking photos On 10 s Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 2 s Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi auto focus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 scr
65. card slot and memory card slot 16 Main Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 17 Second Wi Fi antenna 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 nano SIM card Y if you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically f This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh oof akwWN Insert a fingernail into the gap between the nano SIM card slot cover and the device then detach the cover Using a fingernail pull out the nano SIM card holder With the gold coloured contacts on the nano SIM card facing up place the nano SIM card in the holder Insert the nano SIM card holder back into the device Re attach the nano SIM card slot cover Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your nano SIM card or your device and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action To remove the nano SIM card Detach the nano SIM card slot cover Using a fingernail or other similar object drag out the nano SIM card holder Remove the nano SIM card Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot Re attach the cover To insert a memory card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card
66. cond call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call During an ongoing call tap FE Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first call is put on hold To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold tap Switch to this call 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O N BK OO lt gt w N gt w N Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call contact your network operator To make a conference call During an ongoing call tap Fy Dial the number of the second participant and tap The first participant is put on hold Tap to add the second participant to the conference call Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference call Tap the telephone number of the participant to have a private conversation To end the private conversation and return to the conference call tap 3 To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference call Tap p next to the participant you want to release To end a conference call During the
67. converter amplifier DAC amp and then connect your headphones or speakers to it For example you can use the Sony PHA 2 Portable Hi Res DAC Headphone Amplifier or the Sony TA A1ES High Resolution Audio Stereo Amplifer to get a much higher quality sound Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a digital to analogue converter amplifier DAC amp and then connect this device to a home sound system via the system s amplifier Stream the sound wirelessly or via micro USB cable from your device to an all in one high resolution DAC amplifier speaker system such as the Sony SRS X9Q Ultra Premium Hi Res Bluetooth Speaker You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC amp devices such as the Sony MAP S1 using for example Bluetooth Wi Fi or DLNA technology To play high resolution audio using a headset only Connect the headset to your device via the headset socket Using the relevant application in your device play the audio or video file that you want to listen to in high resolution Sound outputted via the headset socket jack is by default in high resolution and no changes to settings are necessary A digital to analogue converter in the device converts the sound to analogue format 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Oo w N e To play high resolution audio via the micro USB port From the Home screen tap Find and
68. cts list View your call log entries View your favourite contacts 2 3 4 Hide or show the dialer 5 View more options 6 View all contact groups saved to your device u Delete number 8 Dialpad 9 Call button To make a call by dialling From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Enter the number of the recipient and tap To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible matches appears Tap the contact you want to call To make an international call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 0 until a sign appears Enter the country code area code without the initial zeros and phone number then tap 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN WN ON To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation menu tap Apps gt Shortcuts Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients devices when
69. cvexssatetaapanndecehsueheucheiaapsusaamnaunsneld 86 Photos and videos in ADU cseinecsnnsinensiassnxaceintsersnsaeonesaianaatintoner 89 Viewing photos and VIDSOS vivciocssccncacaestanncnedcacntandcnutiaasadantenuannttonasuans 89 Sharing and managing photos and VICEOS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 90 Editing photos with the Photo editor application cccccecceee 91 Album home screen MSM csccct covsererectieerbacsbosweenneedronbeccsestneesbent beats 92 VIEWING your photos on BMAP wis cxcccccsicstvensg Al La tskauseiaceutaeeeeciate 93 VIGOGO S atin 95 Watching videos in the Movies application c cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 95 Transferring video Content to your CeVICE ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 96 Managing vid o Content sisinio apaiia fr nr ror oper or DroPOreT irre 96 Video Unlimited Servicess sarosar annaa EEEa 97 EC Ae AA E AE A E E EAT 98 Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable 0 008 98 4 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Mirroring the screen of another Xperia device wirelessly on your device assis atest con se Si as tains aise ete da se ena ostenaaleacetneerenais Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 2 0 5 W e eit o U Ce ies 110 a Maneater eerie renee tre rinira suiii eris erie nEn eee tenner a re Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK 3 DUALSHOCK 4 wireless COntroller cccccccsssssssssssssssssss
70. d add a comment in the comments field Tap Share to send the song to Facebook If the song is received successfully you will get a confirmation message from Facebook 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN O Ne ON ON To manage music from your friends on Facebook Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Friends music gt Recent Tap an item that you want to work on Manage the item as desired For example to Like the song tap i To comment on the song add a comment in the comments field To view music that you shared on Facebook Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Friends music gt My shares Scroll to an item that you want to open then tap it All comments that you posted on Facebook about the item if any are displayed Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser When a song is playing in the Walkman application tap 5 Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound effects gt Equaliser To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap w and select a style To turn on the Surround sound feature When the Walkman application is open tap Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound effects gt Surround sound VPT Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual
71. d cannot be modified To move a widget on the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l Touch and hold the widget that you want to move then drag it to the new location To remove a widget from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove then drag it to ff The camera icon at the bottom of the screen is there by default and cannot be removed Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation menu tap Apps Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Home screen In step 3 alternatively you can tap 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 the shortcut To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the new location 1g This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e N
72. d receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organise email messages Search for information in your device and on the web View your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps Go to Google Play to download free and paid applications for your device Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with your friends Use the Walkman application to organise and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use x Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Q Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online 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 e Use the Support
73. e account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to search all your email accounts at once tap lt then tap Combined view Tap Q Enter your search text then tap Q on the keyboard The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message that you want to open To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account you want to check Under the account that 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the account you want to remove Tap Delete account gt OK 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Oot w N akwWN CON To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email 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 Off
74. e 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 authorised Sony repair centre 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 you buy the device You can still use your device while it is charging Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management on page 120 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Oo N D To charge your device C Plug the charger into a power outlet Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins When the device is fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards Make sure not to bend the connector If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon 4 appears Battery no
75. e 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 conYglobal er tools bridge for mac The Walkman application 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 Walkman application to listen to your favourite music and audio books 1 Go to the Walkman home screen 2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art if available 5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 6 Play or pause a song 7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 10 Progress indicator Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for priv
76. eans there is a new message or a missed call Icons in the status bar Status icons ull Signal strength all No signal nil Roaming G ail GPRS is available al EDGE is available al 3G is available all Mobile data network is available al Sending and downloading GPRS data al Sending and downloading EDGE data Wl Sending and downloading 3G data Sul Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status 4 The battery is charging 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN STAMINA mode is activated A 3 R NI H Q gt Low battery mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT capable devices Depending on your service provider network and or region the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available To manage status bar icons From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Status bar icons Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar Notification icons EJ Qo ADDE v os fe New email message New text message
77. ed Point the camera towards the subject To activate auto focus touch and hold a spot 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 towards the subject Tap the on screen camera button 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 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 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak e BRWND AON AUN w N To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject Tap to start recording Tap to stop recording This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode 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 jj appear Tap ff Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off ce
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79. een When you tap the camera screen a blue 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 yellow focus frame turns blue 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 back light 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 Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50 100 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 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200 This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determin
80. eerene Backing up and restoring content sssesssssssssssereeeeerrrrrnrrrnnnnne Restarting and FESCTING sccccctecesccaninniannsaneedassdasenacteanentiiieniiasedxnanaann Using your device in wet and dusty Conditions cceeee Recycling your CO VICE ais cccsdcestcinntinta oceatiseee evade Beuteiens Vensaevennmsiedenenens Limitations to services and features cceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees Legal informatio M i Tsiranana aaa ananin 5 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android 4 4 software version If you re not sure which software version your device is running you can check it via the Settings menu For more information about software updates see Updating your device on page 118 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Android version Overview 1 H 1 Charging Notification light 2 Speaker 3 Front camera lens 4 Light sensor 5 Headset jack 6 Microphone 7 Power key 8 Volume Zoom key 9 Speaker 10 Cover for charger USB cable port This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 17 16 11 Main camera lens 12 GPS antenna area 13 NFC detection area 14 Charging dock connector 15 Cover for nano SIM
81. ems 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 asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device Receiving device Accept the incoming item 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use on w N NO w N e AUN oOo WD w Ne NO 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 inc
82. ent and received messages Send a completed message Add attachments Attach a location Attach a handwritten note or image Take a photo and attach it Attach a photo that is saved on your device Text entry field 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oe Ook wna w N e WN w N WN w N w N e To create and send a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap te 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 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 Send 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the desired conversation If the message is not yet downloaded tap and hold the message then tap Download message All received messages are saved by default to the device memory To reply to a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message Enter your reply and tap Send To forward a message From your Home screen tap then find a
83. er 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 detects 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 If you have a Google account the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it You can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it 119 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Oo Oo NM Ne As a last resort remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt my Xperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox then tap Accept To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the same Google account that you have set up on your device IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity number You should keep a copy of this number
84. er 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 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh ON w N e OOND ast To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices From your device s Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth All available Bluetooth devices appear in a list Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices Your device and the other device are now paired To connect your device to another Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair Tap Unpair Sending and receiving it
85. ernet version of this publication Print only for private use 2 pmj AUN When you view a map you use data traffic to get an Internet connection and data is transferred to your device So it s a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs The Google Maps application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your network operator for more information The Google Maps application may not be available in every market country or region 1 peo GO Sree Jl Enter an address or name to search for a location for example a restaurant s name or address Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination View your account profile Location mark shows a searched location on the map Show your current location Bem r FOI N View help and options To show your location on the map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps then tap To search for a location From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps In the search field enter the name of the location you want to find Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search or select a suggested location from the list If the search is successful the location is indicated by on the map To get directions While viewing
86. es a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Centre Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabiliser When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser 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 apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it 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 Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that t
87. ess the camera key fully down and then release it The photos taken appear in thumbnail view Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook page You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged into Facebook Videos can be up to 10 minutes long To broadcast live video using Social live Activate the camera Tap then select Log in to your Facebook account Tap to start broadcasting To take a photo during the broadcast tap To stop broadcasting tap Sweep Panorama You can take wide angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press and sweep motion To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera Tap then select To select a shooting direction tap jew Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen Face in You can use the Face in mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject Multi camera The Multi camera mode lets you take a photo from multiple angles by connecting with other cameras or Xperia devices When connected to other devices the image through the viewfinder of each device appears on the same screen of your device 81 This is an Internet
88. et you started quickly To access the on screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap then tap Keyboard 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 select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants for the on screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 127 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select a source 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ON AON Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number by tapping a number saved in your contacts list or by tapping the phone number in your call log view You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs To make a video call you can use the Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device See nstant messaging and video chaton page 63 i jii l 6 A p A gt E gt CoO oN t OD WwW a 9 1 Open your conta
89. f this publication Print only for private use akwWN O Connectivity Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set the TV launcher application opens This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately 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 launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV 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 USB power supply Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable ff appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view help about using a TV remote control While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen Select Remote control usage You can also
90. g 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 stored 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 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 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 If asked select Contacts gt Just once then select a contact 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 W
91. g the Bluetooth unlock feature Make sure that your device and other Bluetooth devices are paired before you use the Bluetooth unlock feature For more information about pairing see 7o pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 104 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Settings gt Security Tap Screen lock gt Bluetooth unlock Tap Continue and select the device that you want to use to unlock the screen then tap Continue Choose an option as the backup lock to unlock the screen when no Bluetooth devices are connected In other Bluetooth devices find and tap the name of your device under Settings gt Bluetooth gt Paired devices When Connected appears on the Bluetooth devices press the power key on your device immediately If your device is disconnected from other Bluetooth devices you need to unlock the screen using a PIN or a Pattern 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ak NOORWN a AON NOOR WD To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Tap Face Unlock then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of your face After your face is successfully captured tap Continue Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup For best results capture your face in an indoor area that is wel
92. gs Select a device from the Registered devices list Tap Change access level and select an option To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Tap Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA technology you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi Fi network The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device which means that it can render or play content received from your device A DMR device can be for example a TV with DLNA function or a PC running Windows 7 or higher The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information Content with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view Tap the screen to display the toolbar then tap and select a DMR device that you want to share your content with The selected content st
93. gs gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap then press the WPS button on the WPS supported device To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS PIN From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap 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 10 other devices including devices that support WPS technology To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device Using the USB cable that came with your device connect your device to a computer From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Mark the USB tethering checkbox then tap OK if prompted J is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To stop sharing your data connection unmark the USB tethering checkbox 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 yo
94. 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 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 Home screen tap then tap x Press 5 then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the files that you want to import and tap OK 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file To 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 Home screen ta
95. h as Equaliser and Surround sound You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos And you can listen to high resolution audio using a regular headset connected via the headset socket or by connecting your device with a digital to analogue converter amplifier DAC amp either wirelessly or by cable via the micro USB port of your device To enhance the sound output manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Mark the ClearAudio checkbox To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Unmark the ClearAudio checkbox if it is marked Tap Sound effects gt Equaliser Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in the voice call sound quality To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Mark the Dynamic normaliser checkbox High resolution audio There are different ways to listen to your music and videos in high resolution audio Connect a headset to your device using the regular headset socket Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a high resolution digital to analogue
96. have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account to which you want to add this contact Alternatively tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap Done After you select a synchronisation account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact When you save a contact to a particular account that account will show as the default account to save to 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 it to If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact s phone number you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries To edit a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 82 Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact you want to edit then tap Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture When you have added the picture tap Done You can also
97. he right If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active mark the Power saver mode checkbox If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected unmark the Power saver mode checkbox A noise cancelling headset may not be included with your device at purchase When a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device for the first time you can also select the noise cancelling headset type by dragging down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tapping Headphones connected To adjust the settings to the noise environment Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings gt Noise cancelling gt Noise environment Select the relevant noise environment type then tap OK 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne 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 keyboard detects the language that
98. he viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder 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 t Soft Skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect amp Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background a Anti motion blur Use for minimising 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 analyses 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 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 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 iso High sensitivity 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
99. ibilities for photos apps and other files The internal storage is about 11 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data Examples are alarm volume and language settings emails bookmarks contacts calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card of up to 128 GB to get more storage space Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to this type of memory You can for example set the camera application to save photos directly to the memory card The dynamic memory RAM is about 3 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 Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the cache memory for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card If your device can t read c
100. ice all covers including the covers for 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 IP65 and IP68 as explained in the table below To view more specific IP information about your device go to www sonymobile corn global er 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 stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline water up to 1 5 metres deep You can use your device in dusty environments for example on a windy beach when your fingers are wet in some extreme weather conditions for example when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 metres or less for example in a fresh water lake or river in a chlorinated swimming pool 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 ability 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 in contact with salt water
101. ice auto reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email 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 3 4 ra L pe nN f ETT CECCCCEEP t on View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders Write a new email message Search for email messages gt WO ND Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To learn more about Gmail When the Gmail application is open tap 3 then tap Help 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on page 123 If the computer is a PC you can use the Media Go application from Sony and organise your music files creat
102. ide in your device 127 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use IP Ingress Protection rating Your device has an IP rating which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water The first digit in the two digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects including dust The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water Resistance to solid objects and dust IPOX No special protection IP1X Protected against solid objects gt 50 mm in diameter IP2X Protected against solid objects gt 12 5 mm in diameter IP3X Protected against solid objects gt 2 5 mm in diameter IP4X Protected against solid objects gt 1 mm in diameter IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposit IP6X Dust tight Resistance to water IPX0O No special protection IPX1 Protected against dripping water IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position IPX3 Protected against spraying water IPX4 Protected against splashing water IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7 Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes IPX8 Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water depths greater than 1 metre The exact condit
103. iew menu options Tap to display all added events Tap to activate an event oOo oa gt WO ND Tap to view details of an event 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO Aw AUN w N RON To create a Smart Connect event From your Home screen 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 under which you want to trigger the event 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 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 Connection application On the Events tab tap an event If the event is switched off drag the slider to the right to turn it on Tap Edit then adjust the settings as desired To delete an event Start the Smart Connection application On the Events tab touch and hold the event that you want to delete then tap Delete event Tap Delete to confirm You can also open the event that you want to delete then tap gt Delete event
104. ifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel Scroll down and select the desired system update then tap Download When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation To download and install an application update from the Notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel Scroll down and select the desired application update then tap Update The update installs automatically after download To install a new application from the Notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel Scroll down and select the desired application then tap Install The new application installs automatically after download 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 Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple Mac comput
105. ing 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 HDR video Use the video HDR High Dynamic Range setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Centre Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps by compensating for
106. io 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 Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh WN WN WON To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open press Tap Play in speaker To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones press and tap Play in headphones To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID While the song is playing on your device s FM radio press then select TrackID A progress indicator appears while the TrackID application samples the song If successful you are presented with a track result or a list of possible tracks Press to return the FM Radio 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 Favourite radio channels To save achannel as a favourite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as
107. ion 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 To allow the download of applications from other sources From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security Mark the Unknown sources checkbox 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 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N WON O N or OORUN N Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre installed in most markets Go to http support google com chrome and click the Chrome for Mobile link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser To browse with Google Chrome From your Home screen tap Find and tap F If
108. ions are specified for each device by the manufacturer For more information go to www sonymobile com testresults 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 Please 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 SGP621 SGP641 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 Commu
109. l lit but not too bright and hold the device at eye level To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face you must use the backup unlock method to unlock the screen To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions in your device If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row you can select to either wait 30 seconds and then try again or if you have a Google account set up on your device enter your account information password and username to unlock the device To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt PIN Enter a numeric PIN If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK To create a screen lock password From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter a password If necessary tap to minimise
110. l live Broadcast live video to Facebook Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos Face in Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen Sound Photo Take photos with background sound Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON OORUN AON AR effect You can apply AR augmented reality effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun When using the camera this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos For example you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds one second before and after you press the camera key So you can go back and find the perfect image To use Timeshift burst Activate the camera Tap i then select To take photos pr
111. le data usage limit drag the corresponding line to the desired value Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically To control the mobile data usage of individual applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Find and tap the desired application Mark the Restrict background data checkbox To access more specific settings for the application if available tap View app settings and make the desired changes The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via Wi Fi From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap then mark the Show Wi Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked Tap the Wi Fi 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 To select a network mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Network Mode Select a network mode To select another network manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode gt Manual Select a network If you select
112. lect 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 with 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 computer that is an external device This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software from one version to another 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 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 and call logs Text messages Settings Media files To back up 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 B
113. logs Contacts Conversations Calendar Text messages To set up the automatic backup function 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 that the SD card is properly inserted into your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore To enable the automatic backup function drag the slider to the right To select a backup frequency tap then select the desired backup frequency To select where to save backup files tap O gt To select the types of data to back up mark the relevant checkboxes To save your settings tap To back up content manually 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Manual backup then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up Tap Continue When the data is backed up tap Finish 125 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON e OU ON To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to y
114. luetooth function and make your device visible From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Tap the on off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth function is turned on Tap Bluetooth Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth devices To adjust your device s visibility time to other Bluetooth devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Visibility timeout Select an option 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 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap and select Rename phone Enter a name for your device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your 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 us
115. m the call log to your contacts From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen Touch and hold the number then tap Add to Contacts Tap the desired contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact details and tap Done To hide the call log From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Tap gt Hide call log Forwarding calls You can forward calls for example to another phone number or to an answering service To forward calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings Tap Call Forwarding and select an option Enter the number to which you want to forward calls then tap Enable To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Call Forwarding Select an option then tap Disable 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON OORUN BOM eon KR WD e Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls If you want to block a certain number visit and download applications from Google Play which support this function To block incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings T
116. m 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 licence from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRI 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 licences for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licences Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDR M 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 licences for the personal and non commercial use of a cons
117. mail to share content O ONOULWNM oO 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders View your favorite photos and videos O oa A WO N View all photos with faces 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use k om 7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode 8 View photos and videos on the same network 9 View photos and videos on Facebook 10 View photos and videos on Picasa The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started with it All available online albums 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 To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap E to view the comments Enter your comments in the input field then tap Post To Like a ph
118. menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To update your music with the latest information From the Walkman home screen tap 5 Tap Download music info gt Start Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is activated when you download music information To enable the SensMe channels application From the Walkman home screen tap amp then tap Download music info gt Start This application requires a mobile or Wi Fi network connection To delete a song From the Walkman home screen browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm You can also delete albums this way ra This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh w N w N w N e AUN Playlists On the Walkman home screen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists From the Walkman home screen 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 gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist To play your own playlists Open the Walkman home screen menu the
119. missions for other devices The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect check that your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings If you close the Media server view the file sharing function stays running in the background To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Drag the slider beside Share media to the left 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AON AUN Na akwhd Wh To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission level To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settin
120. n can be accessed from the security lock screen This means that even if the screen is locked for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information 2 l F o_ f i r t f B i 1 Go back to the main Saas screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap 3 then mark the Show personal information checkbox To enter your medical information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then tap Edit medical info Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done 57 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e BRWNM e UON e Of e BWN WN To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account to which you want to add this contact Alternatively tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or
121. n 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 Before you start using Hangouts make sure that you have a working Internet connection 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 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To use the Hangouts application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Hangouts 64 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Email 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 Home screen tap Find
122. n 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 Walkman home screen 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 Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song The album or song is added to the playlist To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears To delete a playlist Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Playlists Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete Tap Delete Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete smart playlists Sharing music To share a song From the Walkman home screen 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 Sharing music on Facebook The Friends music function collects links to music and music related content that you and your friends have shared using Facebook To share and Like a song on Facebook While the song is playing in the Walkman application tap the album art Tap j to show that you Like the song on Facebook If desire
123. n your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AUN To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the same time until you hear a clicking sound 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 Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what s happening on your device s screen This feature is useful for example when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album 1 2 3 45 1 Minimise Resume the record screen window Record your screen Record your screen when the front camera is activated Access the screen recording settings ao fF OO N Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap si When the record screen window is open tap The timer for recording appears To stop the screen recording tap the timer then tap To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the record screen window is open
124. nd tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward Touch and hold the message that 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 Send To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Home screen 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 Organising your messages To delete a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Delete conversations Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then tap ij gt Delete 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BROWN N e wO Ne AUN AON WN Ne To star a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the co
125. nd write a new message To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Reject call with message Tap the message that you want to edit then make the necessary changes Tap OK Ongoing calls 1 Enter numbers during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call gt a WO N Open your contacts list 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akWN wO Ne ON AUN w Ne 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call Your device doesn t have an ear speaker Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during a call To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down To activate the screen during a call Briefly press Using the call log In the call log you can view missed calls f received calls y and dialled calls A To view your missed calls When you have missed a call 4 appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downwards Tap Missed call To call a number from your call log From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen To call a number directly tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call You can also call a number by tapping gt gt Call back To add a number fro
126. ng your mobile network In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services To enable location services From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree to confirm When you enable location services both GPS satellites and Google s location service get enabled by default You can disable either option manually To allow Google apps to access your location From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Google gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm When you enable location services both GPS satellites and Google s location service get enabled by default You can disable either option manually 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 110 This is an Int
127. nications Inc at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this User guide Alll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device 128 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 legal 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 provider 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 Your mobile 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 fro
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129. ntnetwork com for more information Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Music Unlimited From the Walkman home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited function gets turned on then follow the on screen instructions 75 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio For example you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna After one of these devices is connected you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker if desired 1 Favourites list 2 Radio on off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favourite channel 10 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 Home screen tap Find and tap FM rad
130. ntre face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A coloured 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 m Tap then tap 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 coloured 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 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 then tap gy Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level To take a photo using Smile Shutter When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken au
131. nversation you want to open In the message you want to star tap yy To unstar a message tap To view starred messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap 3 then tap Starred messages All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Search Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap a conversation Tap Tap To save a sender s number as a contact From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap J gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap 3 then tap Settings To set a notification sound tap Notification tone and select an option For other notification settings check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes To activate delivery reporting for outgoing messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap 3 then tap Settings gt Notification settings Mark the Delivery report checkbox Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application o
132. o launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and Xperia Link Once you ve completed the setup then you only need one touch every time to launch these features The One touch setup function is activated using NFC Other one touch features include Bluetooth and Media Server For more information about the setup of Screen mirroring Media Server NFC and Bluetooth refer to the relevant sections of the User guide To start One touch setup on your device From your Home screen 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 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK 3 DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller You can play games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a DUALSHOCK 3 DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ma on N e NO oo Te O O To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and your device a USB On The Go adapter is required To set up a connection
133. o the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right and tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it 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 Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Media server To turn on the Share media function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set the relevant access per
134. oming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downwards To open a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Show received files 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 centimetre 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Mark the NFC checkbox To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to share Hold your device and
135. ontent on the memory card you may need to format it To view the memory status From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage To view the amount of free and used RAM From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage Tap Cached data gt OK When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or settings 122 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wns AUN e W Nea w N To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running Select an application or service then tap Stop To format the memory card From your Home screen 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 Make sure you 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
136. ontrols Some applications may not be available during MirrorLink connection Also protected data such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management DRM is not made available via MirrorLink a lied To connect your device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system You may need to start MirrorLink manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically To start MirrorLink manually Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt MirrorLink Tap Start MirrorLink then tap OK If the connection still fails tap Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth and Wi Fi and then try again Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption
137. options 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 Flick left or right to browse more quickly To create a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts select the account to which you want to add this event 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 invitations tap Done To view a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event that you want to view To view multiple calendars From your Home screen tap then find and tap Calendar Tap then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN BOND BOND AUN To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected pinch the screen to zoom in To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 5 then tap Settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To display birthdays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right Tap Birthdays then select the contact group for which you want to dis
138. ore gt VPN In the list of available networks tap the VPN that 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 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O Nae wo Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts email calendar events and other information from online accounts for example email accounts such as Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync Facebook Flickr and Twitter You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto sync function Or you can synchronise each account manually To set up an online account for synchronisation From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account then select the account that you want to add Follow the instructions to create an account or sign in if you already have an account To activate the auto sync function From your Home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Auto sync to the right To synchronise manually with an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with A list of items that can be synchronised with the account appea
139. oto or video on Facebook While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook albums tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap j to show that you Like the item on Facebook 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 80 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 3 gl eenl O BS a View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options gt a WO N Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map 93 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh AUN AUN 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 By 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 vie
140. otspot 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 and mark the Portable Wi Fi hotspot checkbox If prompted tap OK to confirm amp appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi unmark the Portable Wi Fi hotspot checkbox To allow a WPS supported device to use your mobile data connection Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi Fi hotspot From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot gt Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings Make sure that the Discoverable checkbox is marked Under Configure Wi Fi hotspot make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password Tap WPS Push Button then follow the relevant instructions Alternatively tap gt WPS PIN Entry then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS supported device To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen 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 Controlling data usage You can keep t
141. ouch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger To 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 search for an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap Search apps Enter the name of the application that you want to search for 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 gj Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favourites bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications Some applications are closed when you press 74 to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If the application is paused or runs in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application 16 This is an Internet version of this publication
142. our Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Set If desired edit other alarm settings Tap Done To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag amp 3 to the right To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap amp To edit an existing alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Make the desired changes Tap Done To turn on or off an alarm 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 that you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap JJ to select from your music files Tap Done twice To set a recurring alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the desired days then tap OK Tap Done To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Vibrate checkbox Tap Done To set alarms to sound when the device is in
143. our 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Restore data now then select a restore source and the data types that you want to restore Tap Continue When the content is restored tap Finish Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure Restarting and resetting You can force 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 124 Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again To force your device to restart Press and hold down the power key q In the menu that opens tap Restart then tap OK to confirm The device restarts automatically To force the device to shut down Detach the cover for
144. p then tap x Tap 5 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 0 12 H 5 a a 4 Ko 5 E Do ec p a 7 Search for contacts 2 Adda contact 3 View more options 4 Contacts Calling Favourites and Groups tabs 5 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 6 View contact details N Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Access communication options for the contact To search for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x 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 Home screen tap then tap x Press then tap Filter In the list that appears mark or unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account that account appears in the list To further expand the list of options tap the account When you are finished tap Done 55 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN of PON RON BROWN on WN BON Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap St If you
145. play birthdays To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 3 then tap Settings Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right If location services are disabled tap Add then search for the city that you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on page 110 To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 3 then tap 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 But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode 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 12 3 4 5 6 oo LI z a December 2013 12 EN gt 08 30 a 7 1 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function gt a OO N Access the timer function 5 Add a new alarm 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WND WN AUN w N gt O Ne 6 View options 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Open date and time settings for the clock To set a new alarm From y
146. rack 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 Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen 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 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use arwWN arwWwNnd AUN AUN e AUN wW Ne To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked then tap OK To set the mobi
147. ridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Backup amp Restore application Tap Back up then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device 124 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N os OAN CON OD AON Oo 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 You can use this method to back up and restore data between Android software versions You cannot use it to restore data after a system upgrade 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 by cable to your device Bookmarks Call
148. rotate screen checkbox under Settings gt Display 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 zoom 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 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use k ON WN To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt SensMe slideshow Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe music data to play a slideshow To pause playing tap the screen to display the controls then tap 1 To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap Movies 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 playin
149. rs Mark the items that you want to synchronise Tap 3 then tap Sync now To remove an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising 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 Email Calendar and Contacts applications 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak WN NO Wh BRON To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and server details provided by your corporate network administrator available From your Home screen tap Tap Settings 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 con
150. s Tap gt Settings then change the settings as desired 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN om ON To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap then tap Audio settings Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate When you re finished tap OK To share a video When a video is playing tap amp then tap Share In the menu that opens 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 Movies 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 page 123 If you have a PC use the Media Go application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC To learn more and download the Media Go 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
151. s gt More gt Internet settings Tap Accept Once the settings have been downloaded successfully MJ 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 and then try again To check whether mobile data is turned on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks 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 2r This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo UN a O Nea RON NOOR WDN To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen 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 but
152. s gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen 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 Re type 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 lt 4 Re enter the new PIN code and tap lt 4 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked Drag the slider to adjust the brightness Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN W Na W Na ON On To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Sleep Select an option
153. s then tap G If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap 4 then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap O then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap G If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To set the saturation level of colours in a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap G If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera 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 comment on photos and videos and view comments from friends From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology and e
154. silent mode Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox then tap Done 116 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oD Nea BON 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 Home screen tap Find and tap then select the required support item Make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application 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 Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect your
155. t environments to avoid overexposed videos A Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises 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 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you ve taken with your camera or to view similar content that you ve saved to your device All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid oa A Wh 7 1 Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your images or the ones you added to favourites 2 3 4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu 5 The date of items in the group 6 Tap a photo or video to view it 7 Scroll up or down to view content To view photos and videos From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album 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 If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto
156. t software updates go to www sonymobile com update To check for new software From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Centre Updating your device wirelessly Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device The updates that you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator It is recommended to use a Wi Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs To download and install a system update From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Centre Select the desired system update then tap Download When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation To download and install an application update From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Centre Select the desired application update then tap Update The update installs automatically after download 118 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N a O N a Wh To install a new application From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Centre Select the desired application then tap Install The application installs automatically after download To download and install a system update from the Not
157. t to download then follow 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 minimise 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 rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position To remove a small app from the favourites bar Touch and hold a small app then drag it to ij WZ This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON w N To restore a previously removed small app Open the favourites bar then tap A Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore then drag it into the favourites bar To add a widget as a small app To make the favourites bar appear press J 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 Home screen They also function as shortcuts For example the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen But when you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play To add a widget to the Home screen
158. tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Mark the Hi res Audio via USB checkbox Using a USB cable connect your device to one of the following device types a portable digital to analogue converter amplifier DAC amp device for example the Sony PHA 2 Portable Hi Res DAC Headphone Amplifier the high resolution player amplifier unit of a home entertainment sound system for example the Sony MAP S1or Sony TA A1ES Make sure the amplifier is connected to a set of speakers or headphones Using the relevant application in your device play the audio or video file that you want to listen to in high resolution You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC amplifier devices such as the Sony MAP S1 using for example Bluetooth Wi Fi or DLNA technology Noise cancellation Your device supports noise cancelling headsets By using a noise cancelling headset with your device you can get much clearer audio quality when listening for example to music in a noisy environment such as on a bus a train or a plane You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study work or read To ensure optimal performance noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings gt Noise cancelling then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to t
159. technology From your Home screen tap Find and tap TrackID then hold your device towards the music source Tap If the track is recognised by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen press gt To view TrackID charts Open the TrackID application then tap Charts A chart from your own region is shown To view TrackID charts from another region Open the TrackID application then tap Charts Tap gt Regions and then select a country or region To share a track After a track has been recognised by the TrackID application tap Share then select a sharing method Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure To view artist information for a track After a track has been recognised by the TrackID application tap Artist info To delete a track from the track history Open the TrackID application then tap History Touch and hold the track title then tap Delete 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi Fi connection You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows operating system Go to www sonyentertainme
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161. the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK To view notifications from the lock screen From the lock screen drag the status bar downwards Tap the notification that you want to view You can only view notifications from the lock screen when you lock your screen with the Swipe mode 40 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e UON NOOR WD OORUN AUN ON 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 Personalising the Xperia keyboard on page 46 To change the language From the Home screen 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 Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To set the date manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set date Adjust the date by scrolling up and down Tap Set To set the time manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt
162. 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 receiving device To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To open the Walkman 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 D 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 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O 0 oR WD NO 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
163. the small movements of your hand Intelligent active Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Standard Activate to remove the high frequency camera shakes Off The stabiliser is turned off 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 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 to 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 72 Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in brigh
164. tification light status Green The battery charge level is greater than 90 Flashing 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 11 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 gt e Move an item e Activate an item specific menu e Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Pinching and spreading gt e Zoom in or out on a web page a photo or a map 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 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use the touchscreen when you are not using it When you buy your device
165. tomatically If no smile is detected tap the screen to take the photo manually 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR ON 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 9 appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither of these two symbols appears geotagging is turned off To turn on geotagging From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Activate the camera Tap s then tap Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right Tap OK General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview i Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually AR fun Play around with virtual objects in your camera viewfinder and add fun effects to your photos and videos AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images Socia
166. ton Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails 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 7 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 Wi Fi From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Drag the slider beside Wi Fi to the right 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 Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Tap Wi Fi 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 5 and then tap Scan To add a Wi Fi network manually From yo
167. trol 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 your computer you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account then change the settings of the EAS account as desired To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account Tap Account check frequency gt Check frequency and select an interval option To remove an EAS account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account that you want to remove Tap 3 then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising 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 synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account 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 page 117 To synchronise with your Outlook cont
168. ttings gt About tablet To activate the screen by using the Tap to wake up mode Make sure that the Tap to wake up mode is enabled on your device Double tap the screen You can turn on the Tap to wake up mode by tapping Settings gt Display gt Tap to wake up when the Tap to wake up mode is turned off To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap Edit Touch and hold an icon then drag and drop to the Quick settings panel for display To rearrange the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap Edit Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Sound ringtone and volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn t ring when you re in a meeting To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video press the volume key up or down To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until amp appears in the status bar To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and amp appears in the status bar Press the
169. u gives you an overview of all the songs on your device as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited From here you can manage your albums and playlists organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON On OoOoahk ON 9 Jl Return to the Walkman home screen 2 Browse a music category for example artists albums or songs by my library 3 Browse all playlists 4 New releases provided by Music Unlimited 5 Charts provided by Music Unlimited 6 Featured playlists provided by Music Unlimited 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Manage and edit your music using SensMe channels 9 Play a shared music on your connected device Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To open the Walkman home screen menu From your Home screen tap then find and tap If the Walkman home screen is not displayed tap then drag the left edge of the Walkman home screen to the right If the Walkman home screen is displayed drag the left edge of the Walkman home screen to the right To return to the Walkman home screen When the Walkman home screen menu is open tap Home When the Walkman home screen
170. umer 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 licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence 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 licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ERASE AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR PHONE 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 S 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 2014 Sony Mobile Communications Inc All rights reserved 129 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
171. ur Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap 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 Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired Tap Save Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password Increasing Wi Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi Fi signal Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Don t cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device the highlighted area in the illustration 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OuahWND WN OakrWN Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks 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 mobile data connection to access the Internet if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data To enable Wi Fi
172. ur mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth device are paired with each other Your device Turn on mobile data then mark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox under Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Bluetooth device Set up the device so that 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 that it is paired with under Settings gt Bluetooth gt Paired devices then mark the Internet access checkbox Your device Wait for EJ to appear in the status bar Once it appears the setup is complete To stop sharing your mobile data connection unmark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox The Bluetooth tethering checkbox becomes unmarked every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth function For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data see 7o pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 104 and 7o turn data traffic on or offon page 31 30 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ONDaABRWN WN NOOR WN WON BROWN To use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable h
173. w 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 favourite 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 is interference from other Wi Fi networks To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function on the TV Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Receive 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 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 t
174. wing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap to set location to open the map screen Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo When you are finished tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places Tap the photo that you want to view on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen 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 To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite view 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OAU w N Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Movies application also helps you get poster art plot summaries genre info and director details for e
175. with a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth function on your device is turned on Connect a USB On The Go OTG adaptor to your device Connect the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB cable When Controller connected wired appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen unplug the USB cable When Controller connected wireless appears in the status bar a wireless connection is established To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt DUALSHOCK 3 DUALSHOCK 4 Select DUALSHOCK 4 and follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from
176. y not support ICE calls Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites 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 group of contacts from within the Contacts application To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites Tap yy To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap x 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON OND AON BROWN a w N gt N e To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap 4 then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact Tap Done Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself Press then tap Send contact gt OK Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send Press then tap Send contact gt OK Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several contacts at once From your Home screen tap then tap
177. yboard settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RWN WN 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 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 using voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Tap to save your settings A microphone icon amp 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 finished tap again The suggested text appears
178. you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type tsesen wif Meolofeleiojafs EE 2 Ee x 3 t E 7 6 5 1 Delete a character before the cursor 2 Enter a 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 Enter a space 6 Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 7 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 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 enter 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 C or EJ 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 12 7 Tap then tap Ke

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