Sony C6506, C6502 manual Updating your device wirelessly, Updating your device using a computer

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•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. 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 www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ software.

To check for new software

1 From your Homescreen, 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.

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 cellular network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network instead of a cellular network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

To download and install a system update

1 From your Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center > 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 Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center > 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 ZL Contents Typing text Email account settings Gmail MusicBluetooth wireless technology Calendar 106 Alarm and clock 107About this User guide Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started Device overviewAssembly To remove the memory card To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the micro SIM card To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Charging your device Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light status Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingSwiping Locking and unlocking the screenPinching and spreading FlickingHome screen Application screen Home screen panesNavigating applications Tap Search appsSmall apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Taking a screenshotStatus icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelApplication overview Notification iconsPage Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Wi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxSharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Tap ConnectSynchronizing with online accounts Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing with Outlook using a computer Sound, ringtone, and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Screen settings SIM card protectionScreen lock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Tap ContinueLanguage settings Date and timeEnhancing the sound output Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effectsTap Sound enhancements Settings Typing text On-screen keyboardApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Tap Writing languages, then tapMaking calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by dialingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call logMultiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Conference calls VoicemailTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call 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 Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneTap , then tap Edit medical info Adding medical and emergency contact informationTap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tapMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable call in ICE checkboxFavorites and groups Backing up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card Tap ExportTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Delete Organizing your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversationsInstant 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 an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesForward Email preview paneReply or Reply all Tap Delete Organizing your email messagesTap General Split view Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman homescreen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Tap Add to Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Visualizer Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsEnhancing the sound Recognizing music with TrackIDTo view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognized by the TrackID applicationTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favorite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photosStill camera settings Focus mode Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf timer Smile ShutterPreview MeteringImage stabilizer Flash Scene selectionTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabilizer Night Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analyzing 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 FacebookFind and tap Album My albums Maps Find and tap Album My albums GlobeTo 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 UnlimitedConnectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Tap MHL connectedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring 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 deviceTo set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To turn on the NFC functionTo 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 share a web address with another device using NFCPairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your deviceTap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth100 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Event Using your device as a walletManaging devices 102 Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Snooze Tap RepeatComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Find and tap Update Center System Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings About phone Status Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Finding a lost deviceImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap Cached data OKBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Back up nowTap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Sony C6502/C6503/C6506 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 118
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