Sony C5503, C5502, 1272-9183 manual Controlling data usage

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Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To access data usage settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic accordingly.

You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

To set a data usage warning

1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

4To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

To set a data usage limit

1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

5To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.

Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3Find and tap the desired application.

4Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.

5To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes.

Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.

The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.

To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.

4Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

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Contents Xperia ZR Contents Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting calls Using the Socialife applicationTrackID technology Music Unlimited About Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video About Movies Using MoviesAbout location services 112 Using GPS Google Maps 113 About the web browserUsing Google Maps to get directions 113 Calendar 114 Alarm clockXperia ZR User guide Android what and why? Getting startedDevice overview Assembly To remove the back coverTo insert the micro SIM card To attach the back coverTurning the device on and off Setup guideScreen lock Google account Accounts and servicesTo access the setup guide manually Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceUsing Stamina mode Estimating the standby time of your deviceUsing Low battery mode Using the lock screenHome screen Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel Typing textUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboardApplication bar To enter text using the Gesture input function Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To change the Gesture input settingsText input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settingsEntering text using voice input Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Time and dateRingtone settings Screen settingsUsing Clear Phase technology Language settingsAirplane mode Using xLOUD technologyMemory card Using a headsetMemory Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsUsage info Controlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settingsData roaming Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To view permissions of an applicationMaking calls CallingEmergency calls To make an emergency callShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsMultiple calls Conference callsBarring calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Restricting outgoing callsSynchronising contacts with your device Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Other methods for transferring contactsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Adding and editing contactsSearching and viewing contacts Favourites and groups Quick contact menuSending contact information Backing up contactsUsing text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options To start the Hangouts application Instant messaging and video chatFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts Gmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using email To save a senders email address to your contacts To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To reply to an email messageTo view all folders for one email account To change the inbox check frequencyTo open the Socialife application Using the Socialife applicationSocialife From your Home screen, tap Find and tapTransferring media files to your device Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Walkman application overviewUsing the Walkman application Visualiser Using My music to organise your songsGetting more information about a song or artist To add a shortcut to a song To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To rearrange shortcutsManaging playlists Categorising your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Playing music in random orderWalkman application widget Protecting your hearingUsing TrackID technology results Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology TrackID technologyTo recommend a track on Facebook Using Music UnlimitedMusic Unlimited To delete a track from the track historyAbout the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Switching the radio sound between devices Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching between mono and stereo sound modeIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackIDAbout the camera Using the still cameraCamera Camera controls overviewFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTo use the zoom function Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Resolution FlashSmile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode Quick launchWhite balance Exposure valueMetering Using the video camera Video camera settings overview Using the video camera settingsScenes Adjust the video resolution for different formats Video resolutionPhoto light Video HDR Tag videoss with details of where you took them MicrophoneMobile Bravia Engine AlbumAbout Album Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in grid view Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album To crop a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To use a photoAnalysing photos with faces in Album Working with videos in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tile To view geotagged photos on a globe in AlbumOverview of online services Viewing online albumsTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookAbout Movies Using MoviesMovies Overview of MoviesTo change the sound settings while a video is playing To play a video in full screen modeTo change settings in Movies To get movie information manuallyAbout Video Unlimited Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection Mobile data connection sharing overviewVirtual private networks VPNs Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To play a shared video on your device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo set access permissions for a pending device To view a shared photo on your deviceTo change the name of a registered device To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceNFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo turn on the NFC function Connecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To receive items using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To view files you have received using BluetoothTo remove a pairing with another device Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode PC CompanionMedia Go Sony Bridge for MacConnecting your device to a TV set Screen mirroringAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationSmart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewTo create a Smart Connect event To start the Smart Connect applicationFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Smart Connect To edit a Smart Connect eventSynchronising with Google Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook To remove an Xperia with Facebook account 111Maps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Getting the best performanceGoogle Maps Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeAbout the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock CalendarTo deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceTypes of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsImei number Locking and protecting your deviceSIM card protection Setting a screen lock Finding your device Support applicationRecycling your device 123Reference Settings overview124 Status icons Status and notification icons overview125 Notification icons Application overview126 127 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Protecting your device from water and dustIP Ingress Protection rating 129Sony C5503/C5502 Legal information130 Index 131132 Music133 Taking134 Video albums

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