Xperia ZL User guide | Sony 1273-2352, 1273-5759 instruction

Xperia™ ZL User guide

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Sony 1273-2352, 1273-5759 manual Xperia ZL User guide

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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 clock Xperia ZL User guide Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide Device overview Assembly To remove the SIM and memory card cover Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen To force the device to restartTo activate the screen Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Getting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking options Scrolling To zoomTo scroll Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flick To check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To access the battery usage menu Using Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screen Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation options Changing the background of your Home screen Application screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Opening and closing applications Using small apps Recently used applications window Status 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 keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Date and time Language settings Ringtone settingsScreen settings Airplane mode Formatting the memory card MemoryMemory card Clearing the application memory Using a headset Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roaming Downloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google Play Making calls overview CallingMaking calls To make a call by dialling Receiving 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 Voicemail Emergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts Contacts screen overview To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM card Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To separate linked contacts Backing up contactsTo link contacts To export all contacts to a memory card To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received message Organising 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 To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages To remove an email account from your device Email account settingsGmail To change the inbox check frequency Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application Music Unlimited online service To get started with Music Unlimited FM radio Listening to the radio Sound settings Favourite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videos Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detection Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Quick launch Still camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser Flash Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabiliserMicrophone Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in Album Photo albums To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photo Viewing 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 Facebook To 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 photo Overview of Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in Movies Transferring video content to your device Managing video content To delete a video Video Unlimited service Video UnlimitedTo get started with Video Unlimited Web browser overview Web browserBrowsing the web To browse with Google Chrome Connecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connection Virtual 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 hotspot Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing 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 Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device To give your device a name Sending 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 Mac To 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 mirroring Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink Smart Connect Managing devices To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To edit a Smart Connect event About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook 100 Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performance To use Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To learn more about Google Maps About the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock Calendar To deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarm To 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 sounds Updating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device Backup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup records Setting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number 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 pattern Finding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 112 Application overview Notification icons113 114 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information 116