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•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 from www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/.

Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually.

The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application

on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.

For more information about software updates, go to http://www.sonymobile.com/ global-en/software/.

To check for new software

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Update Centre.

3To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap System. To check for updates to applications installed on your device, tap Updates.

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

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre > System.

3Select the desired system update, then tap .

4When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To download and install application updates

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre > System.

3To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To download all available application updates, tap . Updates install 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.

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Contents Xperia E3 Contents Typing text Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setupSmart apps and features that save you time Calendar 104 Alarm and clock 105Find and tap Settings About phone Android version Getting startedAbout this User guide OverviewAssembly To remove the back coverTo insert the micro SIM card To insert a memory cardTo attach the back cover Why do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleStarting your device for the first time Battery notification light status Charging your deviceTo charge your device Using the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingPinching and spreading SwipingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Locking and unlocking the screen FlickingTo activate the screen To unlock the screenHome screen Home screen panesTo go to the Home screen To browse the Home screenApplication screen Navigating applications Tap Search appsShaking your device to open an application Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screen Background and themesTaking a screenshot Status and notifications Notification lightIcons in the status bar Status iconsNotification icons Application overview Page Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and MMS settings Internet and networksBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeWi-Fi Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settingsTap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotSharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxFind and tap Settings Data usage Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNsTap Connect Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Screen settings SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockScreen lock Tap ContinueLanguage settings Date and timeEnhancing the sound output Using Clear Phase technology Using xLOUD technologyTo enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUDTyping text On-screen keyboardEntering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Keyboard settings Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileysTo make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls To make a call by diallingUsing the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Reject with Answering MachineFind and tap Settings Call settings Answering Machine Rejecting a call with a text messageReject with message Using the call log Ongoing callsTap Missed call Tap Hide call logFind and tap Settings Call settings Find and tap Settings Call settings Call ForwardingForwarding calls Restricting callsFind and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings Conference callsVoicemail To set up voicemail To call your voicemail serviceEmergency calls To make an emergency callTransferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneAdding medical and emergency contact information To edit contact information about yourselfTo create a new contact from a text message Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyMark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox Favourites and groupsTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the ICE in lock screen checkboxSending 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 Organising your messages Download messageDelete Tap , then tap Delete conversationsMessaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call To learn more about HangoutsSetting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Tap General Split viewTap Delete Email account settings GmailTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screenTo update your music with the latest information To enable the SensMe channels applicationTo open the Walkman home screen menu To return to the Walkman home screenPlaylists Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationMusic Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Settings LocationAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings Still camera settings Still camera settings overview ResolutionTouch capture Data storageSelf-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter PreviewVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings Adjust the video resolution for different formatsSmile Shuttervideo MeteringVideo stabiliser MicrophonePhotos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos SensMe slideshowTap Movies Just once Use as Contact pictureEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Tap Apply CropTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoAlbum home screen menu To apply special effects to a photoTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoTo change settings in Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video UnlimitedSharing content with Dlna Certified devices ConnectivityPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devicesPlaying 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 deviceTo share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo turn on the NFC function Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device Find and tap Settings BluetoothNaming your device Tap RenameOne-touch setup Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth Tap UnpairTo start One-touch setup on your device Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectUsing your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devicesDelete event Using your device as a wallet 100Using location services Find and tap Settings LocationFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To get directionsUsing data traffic when travelling Airplane modeCalendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock Tap National holidays Tap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Update Centre System Updating your deviceBattery and power management Find and tap Settings About phone StatusFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Imei numberImproving battery time using Stamina mode Improving battery time using Low battery modeFind and tap Settings Power management Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Improving memory performanceManaging files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiRestarting and resetting Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB ConnectivityTap Disconnect Recycling your device Limitations to services and features Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data resetTap Reset phone Legal information115
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