Contents
Xperia Z3 Dual
Contents
Reading and sending messages
Basic settings
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Managing video content 103 Video Unlimited service 104
Bluetooth wireless technology 111 One-touch setup 113
Calendar 121 Alarm and clock 122
Overview
Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
Assembly
To remove the nano SIM cards
To insert the nano SIM cards
To insert the memory card
To turn on the device
Starting your device for the first time
To remove the memory card
Unmount SD card
Charging your device
Why do I need a Google account?
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Battery notification light status
Touching and holding
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Flicking
Locking and unlocking the screen
Home screen
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
To browse the Home screen
Application screen
Tap Search apps
Navigating applications
Widgets
Small apps
Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox
Background and themes
Shortcuts and folders
Recording your screen
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screen
Taking a screenshot
To view the recent screen recordings
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
Status and notifications
To record your screen
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
Status icons
To manage status bar icons
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar icons
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notifications
Notification icons
Application overview
Download and install new applications and updates
Downloading applications from other sources
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
To browse with Google Chrome
Internet and MMS settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
Tap Access Point Names
Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Wi-Fi settings
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Tap WPS PIN Entry
Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Sharing your mobile data connection
Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
To share your data connection using a USB cable
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Controlling data usage
Selecting mobile networks
Tap Network operators Tap Search mode Manual
Tap Network operators Tap Search mode Automatic
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic
Tap Connect
Virtual private networks VPNs
To add a virtual private network
To connect to a virtual private network
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with online accounts
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Sound, ringtone and volume
Basic settings
Accessing settings
SIM card protection
Find and tap Settings Display Brightness
Using multiple SIM cards
Screen settings
Find and tap Settings Dual SIM settings
Smart backlight control
Screen lock
Tap Continue
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Password
Reality for mobile
Language settings
Super-vivid mode
Date and time
Tap Sound effects Equaliser
High-resolution audio
Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings
Enhancing the sound output
To adjust the settings to the noise environment
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
To use a noise cancelling headset
On-screen keyboard
Typing text
Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings
Phonepad
Gesture input checkbox
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox
Entering text using voice input
Editing text
Application bar
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
To make a call by dialling
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Rejecting a call with a text message
Smart call handling
Tap Hide call log
Using the call log
Ongoing calls
Tap Missed call
Tap Fixed dialling numbers
Forwarding calls
Restricting calls
Tap Call Forwarding
Tap Fixed dialling numbers Change PIN2
Tap Additional settings
Multiple calls
Conference calls
Emergency calls
Tap Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number
Voicemail
Transferring contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
To search for a contact
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
Tap Set ringtone
Adding and editing contacts
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
Adding medical and emergency contact information
To edit contact information about yourself
To create a new contact from a text message
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox
Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox
Favourites and groups
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Backing up contacts
Sending contact information
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Tap Export
To export contacts to a SIM card
Reading and sending messages
Messaging and chat
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Organising your messages
Download message
Delete
Instant messaging and video chat
Messaging settings
Calling from a message
To learn more about Hangouts
When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help
To start an instant message or a video call
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
To add an extra email account
Setting up email
To set up an email account
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Tap Delete
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Organising your email messages
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Email account settings
Gmail
Tap Delete account OK
To learn more about Gmail
When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help
Listening to music
Music
Transferring music to your device
Walkman home screen
Walkman home screen menu
To return to the Walkman home screen
To update your music with the latest information
To enable the SensMe channels application
To open the Walkman home screen menu
Sharing music on Facebook
Playlists
Sharing music
Recognising music with TrackID
Enhancing the sound
Visualiser
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
To get started with Music Unlimited
Music Unlimited online service
To delete a track from the track history
To move between radio channels
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
Favourite radio channels
Sound settings
To use the zoom function
Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
Face detection
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
Adding the geographical position to your photos
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Tap Settings Location
Creative effect
Manual mode
Superior auto
AR effect
Face
Background defocus mode
Social live
Timeshift video
Still camera settings
Smile Shutter
Self-timer
Focus mode
Metering
HDR
Flash
Image stabiliser
Preview
Face registration
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
To adjust the video camera settings
HDR video
Smile Shuttervideo
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them
SteadyShot
Microphone
Night
Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos in Album
Use as Contact picture
Sharing and managing photos and videos
SensMe slideshow
Tap Movies Just once
Tap Apply Crop
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analysing photos with faces in Album
Tap Add name
To apply special effects to a photo
To improve a photo using advanced settings
To adjust the light settings for a photo
Album home screen menu
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing your photos on a map
To change the geotag of a photo
To add a geotag to a photo
To view geotagged photos on a map
To view geotagged photos on a globe
Watching videos in the Movies application
Videos
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
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Video Unlimited service
To get started with Video Unlimited
Tap MHL connected
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Connectivity
Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
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To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
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To turn on the NFC function
Scanning NFC tags
Naming your device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Tap Unpair
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Select Bluetooth
To start One-touch setup on your device
One-touch setup
To receive items using Bluetooth
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
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Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Delete event
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Managing devices
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Using your device as a wallet
To manage payment services
Travel and maps
Using location services
Find and tap Settings Location
Find and tap Settings Google Location
Google Maps and navigation
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity MirrorLink
Using data traffic when travelling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Airplane mode
120
To turn on Airplane mode
Calendar
Calendar and alarm clock
Tap Weather forecast
Alarm and clock
Tap National holidays
Tap Repeat
Tap Snooze
Computer tools
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device
Finding a lost device
Updating your device using a computer
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
To update your device using a computer
Imei number
Battery and power management
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Find and tap Settings About phone Status
Find and tap Settings Power management
Power saving modes
Stamina mode feature overview
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Active in standby Add applications
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Memory and storage
Improving memory performance
Tap Transfer
Managing files using a computer
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Tap Disconnect
Backing up and restoring content
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up data to a computer
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
Restarting and resetting
Mark the relevant checkbox
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
Sony D6633
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
IP Ingress Protection rating
136