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Xperia™ ZR User guide

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Xperia ZR Contents Messaging and chat Video Unlimited service Location services and sources 104 Using GPS Google Maps 105Browsing the web Support and maintenance 109 Calendar 106 Alarm clock Xperia ZR User guide Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide To check the current software version of your device Device overview Assembly To remove the back coverTo insert the micro SIM card Turning the device on and off To attach the back coverTo turn on the device Setup guide Locking and unlocking the screen Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Accounts and servicesGoogle account Facebook 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 optionsChanging 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 To open the Notification panel Setting your device from the Notification panelChecking notifications and ongoing activities To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Accessing settings Customising quick settings from the Notification panelOn-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing text Personalising the Xperia keyboardApplication bar Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsCustomising your device Ringtone settings Date and time Airplane mode Screen settingsLanguage settings Memory Formatting the memory card Using a headsetMemory card Clearing the application memory Internet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsUsage info Mobile network settings Controlling data usage To select another network manually To select a network modeData roaming To activate automatic network selection Downloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google Play Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling Making calls overview 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 To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channels 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 Microphone 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 About scanning with the NeoReader application Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLinkScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview To start the Smart Connect application Smart ConnectManaging devices To create a Smart Connect event To pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessory100 About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook 103 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 115 Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 116 Application overview Notification icons117 118 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Protecting your device from water and dust SonyC5503/C5502 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating 120 121