Sony 1273-2352, 1273-5759 manual Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink, Smart Connect

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To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen

1TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function.

2Your device: Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.

4Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.

When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.

Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink™

MirrorLink™ is a protocol that lets your device communicate via USB cable with a MirrorLink™ certified infotainment system in a car. Once everything is hooked up, you can use the buttons in the centre console or the buttons on the steering wheel to control your device, which also gets charged during connection.

If the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established successfully, you may need to start MirrorLink™ manually or check if the USB ports are connected correctly by cable.

Protected data is not made available via MirrorLink™.

To start MirrorLink™ manually

1Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.

4Tap OK.

Smart Connect

Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.

For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that the following actions are launched on your device:

Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate.

On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app opens showing your shopping list.

To start the Smart Connect application

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap .

To create a Smart Connect event

1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.

2On the Events tab, tap .

3Give the event a name, then tap Create.

4Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.

5Under Do this, add what you want to happen in your device.

6Under At the end, add what you want to happen when you disconnect the accessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditions are set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when the time interval comes to an end.

7To save the event, press .

To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Messaging and chat Video Unlimited service Location services and sources 101 Using GPS Google Maps 102Browsing the web Support and maintenance 106 Calendar 103 Alarm clockXperia ZL User guide Getting started About this User guideAndroid what and why? Device overviewAssembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTurning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen To force the device to restartTo activate the screen 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 batterySensors To flickBattery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Changing the background of your Home screenAccessing and using applications Taking a screenshotApplication screen Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowStatus and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Setting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panelChecking notifications and ongoing activities Accessing settings On-screen keyboardPhonepad Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsCustomising your device Date and timeRingtone settings Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane modeMemory Memory cardFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memoryUsing a headset Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roamingDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google PlayCalling Making callsMaking calls overview To make a call by diallingReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsOngoing calls overview Forwarding calls Restricting callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts To link contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardMessaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message To read a received messageOrganising your messages Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequencyMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationMusic Unlimited online service To get started with Music UnlimitedFM radio Listening to the radioSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launchStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Metering Image stabiliserPreview FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabiliserMicrophone Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoMovies Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentTo delete a video Video Unlimited service Video UnlimitedTo get started with Video Unlimited Web browser Browsing the webWeb browser overview To browse with Google ChromeConnecting 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 connectionTo share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying 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 turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCNFC detection area Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device To pair your device 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 cableTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another devicePC Companion Media Go Sony Bridge for MacConnecting your device to a TV set using a cable To transfer content using Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroringConnecting your device in a car using MirrorLink Smart ConnectTo pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessoryManaging devices To edit a Smart Connect eventSynchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook 100 Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performanceGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsCalendar 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 recordsSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To set up the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Reference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 112Application overview Notification icons113 114 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Legal information116
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