Sony C6903, C6906, C6902 Updating your device, Media Go for Microsoft Windows, Sony Bridge for Mac

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To install PC Companion on a PC

1Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable.

2Your device: Tap Install.

3Computer: The PC Companion installation starts automatically. Follow the on- screen instructions complete the installation.

You can also download PC Companion from

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 Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.

To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems:

•Microsoft® Windows® 7

•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.

•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.

To install Sony™ Bridge for Mac on an Apple® Mac® computer

1Connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer using a USB cable.

2Your device: Tap Install.

3Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installation starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

You can also 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 www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ software.

To check for new software

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center.

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

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Contents Xperia Z1 Contents Messaging and chat Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail MusicBluetooth wireless technology 101 Calendar 110 Alarm and clock 111Overview Getting startedAbout this User guide To check the current software version of your deviceAssembly To insert the micro SIM cardTo insert the memory card To remove the micro SIM cardTo turn on the device Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time To turn off the deviceCharging your device Battery notification light statusTo set up a Google account on your device To charge your deviceTapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingPinching and spreading SwipingLocking and unlocking the screen FlickingTo activate the screen Home screen Home screen panesApplication screen Navigating applications Small apps WidgetsShortcuts and folders Background and themes Taking a screenshot Status and notificationsStatus icons Icons in the status barNotification light To take action on a notificationNotification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google PlayBrowsing the web Internet and messaging settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google ChromeTo add Internet settings manually Wi-FiTo download Internet and messaging settings To view the current Access Point Name APNWi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Controlling data usageSelecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Screen settings SIM card protectionScreen lock Language settings Date and timeReality for mobile Enhancing the sound outputTyping text On-screen keyboardEntering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingUsing the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Rejecting a call with a text messageUsing the call log Forwarding callsRestricting calls Multiple callsConference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To search for a contactAdding and editing contacts To create a new contact from a text message Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself To enter your medical informationTo use existing contacts as ICE contacts Favourites and groupsTo add a new ICE contact To mark or unmark a contact as a favouriteSending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received messageOrganising your messages Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesTo create and send an email message To download new email messagesTo read your email messages To reply to an email messageEmail preview pane Organising your email messagesTo delete an email message Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your deviceTo learn more about Gmail Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts 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 To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionTo use the zoom function Manual mode General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosCreative effect Info-eyeAR effect Timeshift burstStill camera settings Focus mode Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf-timer Smile ShutterHDR MeteringFace registration Image stabiliserPreview FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings Smile Shuttervideo HDR videoSteadyShot MicrophoneThis setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumPhoto albums To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photoViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoTo play a video in Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video on an external deviceTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video UnlimitedTo view help about using the TV remote control 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 on a Digital Media Renderer device Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionBluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceTo receive items using Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo send items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect104 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devicesUsing your device as a wallet 106Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyTo get directions To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To make a map available offlineUsing data traffic when travelling Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar and alarm clock CalendarAlarm and clock To turn off an alarm when it sounds To set a new alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To edit an existing alarmSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device Media Go for Microsoft WindowsSony Bridge for Mac Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFinding a lost device Battery and power management Imei numberImproving battery time using Stamina mode Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageImproving memory performance Managing files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiBacking up and restoring content Backing up data to a computerTo restore your data using a computer Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationTo back up your data using a computer To back up content using the Backup and restore applicationRestarting and resetting Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsIP Ingress Protection rating 123Sony C6902/C6903/C6906 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 124125
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