Sony D6603, D6653 manual Support and maintenance, Support for your device, Computer tools

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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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find 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

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4 Tap Agree.

Computer tools

There are a number of tools available to help you connect your 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.

•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

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Contents Xperia Z3 Contents Typing text 100 Bluetooth wireless technology 109 One-touch setup 111 Calendar 119 Alarm and clock 120107 Overview Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started About this User guideAssembly To insert the nano SIM card To insert the memory cardTo remove the SIM card To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo remove the memory card Unmount SD cardWhy do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device Battery notification light status Touching and holding Using the touchscreenLearning the basics TappingPinching and spreading SwipingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Locking and unlocking the screen Home screenFlicking To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Home screen panesTo go to the Home screen To browse the Home screenApplication screen Tap Search apps Navigating applicationsWidgets Small appsMark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Shortcuts and folders Recording your screen Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenBackground and themes Taking a screenshotTo view the recent screen recordings To record your screen when the front camera is activatedStatus and notifications To record your screenTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Icons in the status barNotification light Status iconsNotification icons More undisplayed notifications Application overviewDownload and install new applications and updates Downloading applications from other sources Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayTo browse with Google Chrome Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks Browsing the webWi-Fi Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks To add a Wi-Fi network manually Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings To connect to a Wi-Fi network automaticallyTap WPS PIN Entry Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepSharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTo share your data connection using a USB cable Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Find and tap Settings Data usage Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNsTap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computerTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume SIM card protection Screen settingsScreen lock Find and tap Settings Display SleepFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlockTap Continue Language settingsFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern PasswordSuper-vivid mode Date and timeReality for mobile Tap Sound effects Equaliser Noise cancellationFind and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Enhancing the sound outputTo use a noise cancelling headset To adjust the settings to the noise environmentSelect the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK On-screen keyboard Typing textTap , then tap One-handed keyboard Tap , then tap Keyboard settingsPhonepad Gesture input checkboxMark the Google voice typing key checkbox Entering text using voice inputEditing text Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard To make a call by dialling To make a call using smart dialCalling Making callsShowing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineFind and tap Settings Call settings Answering Machine Receiving callsReject with message Smart call handlingRejecting a call with a text message Reject with Answering MachineTap Hide call log Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Missed callRestricting calls Find and tap Settings Call settingsFind and tap Settings Call settings Call Forwarding Forwarding callsFind and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings Conference callsVoicemail To make an emergency call To call your voicemail serviceEmergency calls Touch and holdTransferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account ContactsTap , then tap Import contacts SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM cardTap Set ringtone Adding and editing contactsTap ICE In Case of Emergency Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself To create a new contact from a text messageMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tapSending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardTap Export Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message Tap , then tap Delete conversations Organising your messagesDownload message DeleteMessaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call Find and tap HangoutsSetting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsTap , then tap Settings Split view Organising your email messagesTap Out of office GmailTo change the inbox check frequency Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an optionMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen Walkman home screen menuTo return to the Walkman home screen To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To open the Walkman home screen menuTap Delete PlaylistsSharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To view TrackID charts from another regionMusic Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited To move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radioFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraTo use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection Face detectionAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Tap Settings LocationCreative effect Manual modeSuperior auto AR effectTimeshift video Background defocus modeTimeshift burst Social liveStill camera settings Smile Shutter Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf-timer Focus modeFace detection MeteringFlash Image stabiliserPreview Face registrationAdjust the video resolution for different formats Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution To adjust the video camera settingsHDR video Smile ShuttervideoSteadyShot MicrophoneYou can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them Night Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumUse as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Tap Movies Just onceTap Apply Crop Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album Tap Add nameTo apply special effects to a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo Album home screen menuTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeWatching videos in the Movies application VideosManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited102 Tap MHL connected Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV ConnectivitySharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device106 107 To turn on the NFC functionScanning NFC tags Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTap Unpair To start One-touch setup on your device One-touch setupTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect112 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devicesDelete event Using your device as a wallet To manage payment services114 Travel and maps Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Find and tap Settings Google LocationTo get directions Google Maps and navigationTo show your location on the map To search for a locationUsing your device with a car infotainment system Using data traffic when travellingAirplane mode To turn on Airplane mode118 Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm and clock Tap National holidaysTap Weather forecast Tap Repeat Tap Snooze122 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceSony Bridge for Mac Finding a lost device Updating your device using a computerImei number Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Find and tap Settings About phone StatusFind and tap Settings Power management Power saving modesStamina mode feature overview Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving memory performance Memory and storageTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerTap Disconnect Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up data to a computerFind and tap Backup & Restore Backing up data with the Backup & Restore applicationTo force your device to restart Restarting and resettingTo back up content manually To restore backed up contentTap Reset phone Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo perform a factory data reset Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data resetRecycling your device Limitations to services and features IP Ingress Protection rating134 Legal information Sony D6603/D6653135
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