Sony C6902, C6903, C6906 manual Small apps, Widgets

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Small apps

You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.

To open a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap 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

1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .

2Search for the small app that you want 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 small apps bar

Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position. To remove a small app from the small apps bar

Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .

To restore a previously removed small app

1Open the small apps bar, then tap .

2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps bar.

To add a widget as a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap > > .

3Select a widget.

4Enter 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™.

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Contents Xperia Z1 Contents Messaging and chat Music Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailCalendar 110 Alarm and clock 111 Bluetooth wireless technology 101About this User guide Getting startedOverview To check the current software version of your deviceTo insert the micro SIM card AssemblyTo remove the micro SIM card To insert the memory cardStarting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account?To turn on the device To turn off the deviceTo set up a Google account on your device Battery notification light statusCharging your device To charge your deviceLearning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holdingSwiping Pinching and spreadingTo activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking Home screen panes Home screenApplication screen Navigating applications Widgets Small appsShortcuts and folders Background and themes Status and notifications Taking a screenshotNotification light Icons in the status barStatus icons To take action on a notificationNotification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google PlayInternet and networks Internet and messaging settingsBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeTo download Internet and messaging settings Wi-FiTo add Internet settings manually To view the current Access Point Name APNWi-Fi settings To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usageSelecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising with Outlook using a computer To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings SIM card protection Screen settingsScreen lock Date and time Language settingsEnhancing the sound output Reality for mobileOn-screen keyboard Typing textApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard Calling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineReceiving calls Rejecting a call with a text message Ongoing callsForwarding calls Using the call logMultiple calls Restricting callsEmergency calls Conference callsVoicemail To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contactsSearching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyTo import contacts from a SIM card To search for a contactAdding and editing contacts To edit contact information about yourself Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo create a new contact from a text message To enter your medical informationTo add a new ICE contact Favourites and groupsTo use existing contacts as ICE contacts To mark or unmark a contact as a favouriteBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To export contacts to a SIM card Reading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message To read a received messageOrganising your messages Instant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesTo read your email messages To download new email messagesTo create and send an email message To reply to an email messageOrganising your email messages Email preview paneGmail Email account settingsTo delete an email message To remove an email account from your deviceTo learn more about Gmail Listening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicRecognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To view TrackID charts To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history Listening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraTo use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection Capturing mode settings overview General camera settingsManual mode Adding the geographical position to your photosAR effect Info-eyeCreative effect Timeshift burstStill camera settings Self-timer Still camera settings overview ResolutionFocus mode Smile ShutterMetering HDRPreview Image stabiliserFace registration FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution HDR video Smile ShuttervideoMicrophone SteadyShotThis setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTo adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a map To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application VideosTo play a video in Movies To play a video on an external deviceManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableTo view help about using the TV remote control ConnectivityPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controllerTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionScanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo send items using Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth104 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Managing devices Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+106 Using your device as a walletTravel and maps Using location servicesGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracyTo search for a location To show your location on the mapTo get directions To make a map available offlineAirplane mode Using data traffic when travellingUsing your device with a car infotainment system Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm and clock To snooze an alarm when it sounds To set a new alarmTo turn off an alarm when it sounds To edit an existing alarmComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Sony Bridge for Mac Updating your deviceMedia Go for Microsoft Windows Finding a lost device Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Imei number Battery and power managementImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentTo back up your data using a computer Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationTo restore your data using a computer To back up content using the Backup and restore applicationUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions Restarting and resetting123 IP Ingress Protection ratingLegal information Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresSony C6902/C6903/C6906 124125
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