Sony C6506, C6502, C6503 manual Finding a lost device, Imei number, Battery and power management

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To update your device using a computer

1Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the

Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.

2Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for

Mac application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and searches for new software.

4Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

Finding a lost device

If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:

Locate your device on a map.

Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.

Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it.

As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.

The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.

To activate the my Xperia service

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate.

3 Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.

To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.

IMEI number

Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.

To view your IMEI number

Remove the cover to view your IMEI number.

Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.

To view your IMEI number in the device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can also

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Typing text Music Email account settings GmailCalendar 108 Alarm and clock 109 Bluetooth wireless technologyGetting started Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionAbout this User guide 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 Learning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holdingPinching and spreading Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping FlickingHome screen Home screen panes Application screenTap Search apps Navigating applicationsSmall apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar icons Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenTaking a screenshot Status and notificationsIcons in the status bar Find and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notificationsNotification light Status iconsNotification icons Application overviewPage Downloading applications Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and networks Internet and MMS settingsBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Wi-Fi settingsFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting mobile networks Tap Connect Virtual private networks VPNsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computerTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Display Brightness SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Find and tap Settings Display SleepFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Screen lockDate and time Language settingsTap Sound enhancements Settings Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effectsEnhancing the sound output Tap Select time zoneOn-screen keyboard Typing textApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileysCalling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls To make a call by diallingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Using the call logTap Missed call Tap Hide call logMultiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Voicemail Conference callsEmergency calls To call your voicemail serviceTo make an emergency call To make an emergency call while the SIM card is lockedTransferring 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 Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardTap Set ringtone Adding and editing contactsTo edit contact information about yourself Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo create a new contact from a text message To enter your medical informationFavourites and groups Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap Export To export contacts to a SIM cardPress , then tap Export contacts SIM card To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Download message Organising your messagesDelete 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 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 messageTap General Split view Email preview paneOrganising your email messages Gmail Email account settingsTap Delete Tap Delete account OKTo 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 Tap Add to Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsVisualiser Recognising music with TrackIDTo 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 CameraFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsStill camera settings Self-timer Still camera settings overview ResolutionFocus mode Smile ShutterPreview MeteringImage stabiliser Scene selection FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabiliser Night Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumSensMe slideshow Sharing and managing photos and videosUse as Contact picture Use as WallpaperAnalysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationFind and tap Album My albums Faces Tap Add nameTo 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 FacebookFind and tap Album My albums Globe Find and tap Album My albums MapsWatching 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 serviceTo delete a video Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableConnectivity 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 play a music track from your device on a DMR device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To set up a connection with 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 share a web address with another device using NFCConnecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceTap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To send items using BluetoothTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth102 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Delete event Using your device as a walletManaging devices 104 Find and tap Settings Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and mapsTo show your location on the map Google Maps and navigationTo search for a location To get directionsFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar Calendar and alarm clockTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Repeat Tap SnoozeComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Updating your device using a computer Updating your device wirelesslyFind and tap Update Centre System Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Finding a lost deviceImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving battery time using Stamina modeFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Find and tap Settings Power managementImproving battery time by queuing background data Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-FiMemory and storage Improving memory performanceTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up and restoring contentBacking up data to a computer Tap DisconnectFind and tap Back up & restore Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore Tap Back up nowTap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Legal information Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresSony C6502/C6503/C6506 120
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