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Synchronising data on your device

About synchronising data on your device

You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can synchronise data automatically by activating the auto-sync function.

To active the auto-sync function

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.

Synchronising with Google™ services

Synchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For example, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™ and calendar data.

To set up a Google™ account for synchronisation

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Add account > Google.

3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

4Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items that you want to synchronise.

To synchronise manually with your Google™ account

1From the Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise.

4Press the Menu key, then tap Sync now.

To synchronise an application with a Google™ account

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with. A list appears of applications that can be synchronised with the Google account.

4Tap the application that you want to synchronise with the selected Google account.

To synchronise the web browser data

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with, then tap Sync Browser.

To remove a Google™ account

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account that you want to remove from the accounts list.

4Press , then tap Remove account.

5Tap Remove account again to confirm.

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Messaging and chat Browsing the web Video Unlimited serviceLocation services and sources 101 Using GPS Google Maps 102 Support and maintenance 106 Calendar 103 Alarm clockXperia ZL User guide Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide Device overviewAssembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTurning the device on and off To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenTo force the device to restart Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo scroll ScrollingTo zoom Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To access the battery usage menuEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Accessing settings On-screen keyboardPhonepad Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Date and timeLanguage settings Ringtone settingsScreen settings Airplane modeFormatting the memory card MemoryMemory card Clearing the application memoryAccess Point Names APNs Using a headsetInternet and messaging settings Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roamingDownloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google PlayMaking calls overview CallingMaking calls To make a call by diallingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls overview Using the call logOngoing calls Multiple 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 contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites and groupsSending contact information To separate linked contacts Backing up contactsTo link contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received messageOrganising your messages Instant 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 messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To remove an email account from your device Email account settingsGmail To change the inbox check frequencyListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookRecognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts 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 detectionAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Quick launchStill camera settings Smile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode Preview MeteringImage stabiliser FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabiliser Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing 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 FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoOverview of Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentTo delete a video To get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceVideo Unlimited Web browser overview Web browserBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot 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 turn on the NFC function To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device Media Go Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Screen mirroringConnecting your device in a car using MirrorLink Smart ConnectManaging devices To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To edit a Smart Connect eventAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook 100 Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performanceTo use Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To learn more about Google MapsAbout 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 devicePreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Resetting your device Managing backup recordsImei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device To disable the Face Unlock feature To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 112113 Application overviewNotification icons 114 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information116
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