Sony C6502, C6503, C6506, 1273-5759 Support and maintenance, Updating your device wirelessly

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Support and maintenance

Updating your device

Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements.

You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile

network or a Wi-Fi®network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data stored on your device before you update.

When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is established and related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile network depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.

Updating your device wirelessly

Use the Update center application to update your device wirelessly. You can download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your device automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update becomes available.

To download software updates manually from Update center

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center.

3Select the desired application or system update and tap , or tap to download all application updates.

Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, install the update manually after download. Your device will then restart automatically after the installation is finished. You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks.

To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center.

3Press , then tap Settings.

4Mark the Allow automatic downloads checkbox, then tap Agree. Updates are now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.

You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks.

To install system updates

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Center.

3Select a system update that you want to install, then tap .

Updating your device using a USB cable connection

Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the status bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your device, or you can download the application directly from PC Companion.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Using the Socialife application Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting callsAbout Movies Using Movies About location services 115 Using GPS Google MapsAbout Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video About the web browserUsing Google Maps to get directions 116 117120 121Xperia ZL User guide Getting started Android what and why?Device overview Page Assembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo insert the memory card and the micro SIM card To remove the micro SIM cardTo remove the memory card Turn off the phoneTurning the device on and off To attach the SIM and memory card coverTo turn on the device Screen lock To turn off the deviceTo force the device to restart Setup guide Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing the keys Using the touchscreenGetting to know your device Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Battery Charging the batteryYour device has an embedded battery SensorsBattery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To charge your deviceUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Using the lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsAccessing and using applications Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Using small apps Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Status and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelSettings menu Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Typing textUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboardApplication bar Using the Gesture input function to write words Using the PhonepadTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settingsKeyboard and Phonepad settings Text input settingsEntering text using voice input Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsCustomising your device Time and dateRingtone settings Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane modeUsing Clear Phase technology Using xLOUD technologyUsing a headset MemoryMemory card Formatting the memory cardInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsUsage info Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data trafficData roaming Google Play Getting started with Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Clearing your application dataInstalling applications not from Google Play To delete an installed applicationPermissions To view permissions of an applicationCalling Emergency callsMaking calls To make an emergency callReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsMultiple calls Conference callsForwarding calls Restricting callsBarring calls Restricting outgoing callsTransferring contacts using a computer ContactsSynchronising contacts with your device 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 Google Talk To start Google TalkFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with Google TalkUsing email accounts Gmail and other Google servicesGetting started with Email Using email To change email preview pane settings To view an email message attachmentTo save a senders email address to your contacts To reply to an email messageTo view all folders for one email account To change the inbox check frequencyUsing the Socialife application SocialifeTo open the Socialife application From your Home screen, tap Find and tapWalkman application About the Walkman applicationTransferring media files to your device Walkman application overviewUsing the Walkman application Using My music to organise your songs VisualiserGetting more information about a song or artist To update your music with the latest information Overview of My musicTo add a shortcut to a song To rearrange shortcutsCategorising your music using SensMe channels Using the Friends music function to share musicManaging playlists Playing music in random orderWalkman application widget Protecting your hearingMusic services Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results TrackID technologyAbout the PlayNow service Using Music UnlimitedBefore you download content Downloading from the PlayNow serviceTo download a PlayNow item to your device FM radio About the FM radioFM radio overview Using your favourite radio channels Sound settingsSwitching the radio sound between devices Switching between mono and stereo sound modeIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackIDUsing the still camera CameraAbout the camera Camera controls overviewUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionTo use the zoom function Using still camera settings Still camera settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Resolution Self-timerFlash Focus mode Smile ShutterQuick launch Exposure valueWhite balance MeteringImage stabiliser GeotaggingPreview Auto uploadUsing the video camera Using the video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview ScenesVideo resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formatsHDR video Tag videoss with details of where you took them MicrophoneAlbum About AlbumMobile Bravia Engine Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tabViewing photos and videos in the My albums tab Overview of Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in grid view To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo view content in list view in the Camera albums tile To view content in list view in the Internal memory tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album To improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoTo crop a photo To use a photoAnalysing photos with faces in Album Working with videos in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To enable location detection Overview of Maps tileTo view geotagged photos on a map in Album 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 FacebookUsing Movies MoviesAbout Movies Overview of MoviesTo play a video in full screen mode To change settings in MoviesTo change the sound settings while a video is playing To get movie information manuallyVideo Unlimited About Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited Web browser About the web browserTo open the web browser Connecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection Mobile data connection sharing overviewSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Virtual private networks VPNsPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devices To set access permissions for a pending deviceTo play a shared video on your device To view a shared photo on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To share a contact with another device using NFC NFC detection areaTo turn on the NFC function 102Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technology Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your device to a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC CompanionConnecting your device to a TV set Sony Bridge for MacScreen mirroring Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Smart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewTo create a Smart Connect event To edit a Smart Connect event111 Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Google Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook To remove an Xperia with Facebook account 114About location services Using GPSMaps and locations Google MapsUsing Google Maps to get directions Using the Navigation applicationViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Calendar and alarm clock Alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo set a new alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsSupport and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your deviceBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsLocking and protecting your device Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock patternFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Settings overview Reference127 Status and notification icons overview Status icons128 Application overview Notification icons129 130 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Legal information132 Index 133134 Music135 Taking136 Video albums
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