Xperia ZR
Contents
Typing text
Email account settings Gmail
Bluetooth wireless technology
Calendar 104 Alarm and clock 105
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Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
Device overview
Assembly
To remove the back cover
Starting your device for the first time
To insert the micro SIM card
To insert a memory card
To attach the back cover
Why do I need a Google account?
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Charging your device
Battery notification light status
To charge your device
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Touching and holding
Locking and unlocking the screen
Swiping
Flicking
Home screen
Home screen panes
Application screen
Navigating applications
Tap Search apps
Small apps
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Background and themes
Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen
Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons
Taking a screenshot
Status and notifications
Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
Status icons
Notification icons
Application overview
Uploading data More undisplayed notifications
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Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
Downloading applications from other sources
Internet and MMS settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
To browse with Google Chrome
Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Wi-Fi settings
Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox
Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
Sharing your mobile data connection
Controlling data usage
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Selecting mobile networks
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Virtual private networks VPNs
Tap Connect
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer
Basic settings
Accessing settings
Sound, ringtone, and volume
Screen settings
SIM card protection
Find and tap Settings Display Smart backlight control
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock
Screen lock
Language settings
Date and time
Using Clear Phase technology
Using xLOUD technology
Enhancing the sound output
Typing text
On-screen keyboard
Entering text using voice input
Editing text
Application bar
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
Tap Writing languages, then tap
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
To make a call by dialing
Receiving calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Rejecting a call with a message
Using the call log
Ongoing calls
Tap Missed call
Tap Hide call log
Forwarding calls
Restricting calls
Multiple calls
Conference calls
Voicemail
Emergency calls
SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network
To make an emergency call
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
Transferring contacts
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
Adding and editing contacts
Tap Set ringtone
Adding medical and emergency contact information
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
Tap , then tap Edit medical info
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox
Favorites and groups
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox
Sending contact information
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Backing up contacts
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
Tap Export
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
To create and send a message
Organizing your messages
Download message
Delete
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Messaging settings
Calling from a message
Instant messaging and video chat
When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help
To start an instant message or a video call
Find and tap Hangouts
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
Setting up email
To set up an email account
To set an email account as your default account
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Reply or Reply all
Forward
Organizing your email messages
Tap General Split view
Tap Delete
Email account settings
Gmail
Tap Delete account OK
Tap Out of office
Music
Transferring music to your device
Listening to music
To adjust the audio volume
Walkman homescreen
To play a song
To find song-related information online
Playlists
Sharing music
Sharing music on Facebook
Tap Add to
Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancements
Enhancing the sound
Visualizer
Recognizing music with TrackID
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application
Music Unlimited online service
To delete a track from the track history
To get started with Music Unlimited
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
To move between radio channels
Sound settings
Favorite radio channels
Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
Face detection
General camera settings
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Still camera settings
Still camera settings overview Resolution
Self timer
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
Metering
Image stabilizer
Preview
Flash
Scene selection
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
To adjust the video camera settings
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
HDR video
Video stabilizer
Microphone
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them
Night
Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
To improve a photo using advanced settings
To adjust the light settings for a photo
Photo albums
To apply special effects to a photo
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing your photos on a map
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
Find and tap Album My albums Maps
Find and tap Album My albums Globe
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
To play a video in Movies
To play a video on an external device
Transferring video content to your device
Managing video content
Video Unlimited service
To get started with Video Unlimited
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Connectivity
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 device
To share a contact with another device using NFC
To share a music file with another device using NFC
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
To turn on the NFC function
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Find and tap Settings Bluetooth
Scanning NFC tags
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Naming your device
Tap Rename
To send items using Bluetooth
Select Bluetooth
To receive items using Bluetooth
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Using your device as a wallet
Managing devices
Event
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Using location services
Find and tap Settings Location
Find and tap Settings Google Location
Travel and maps
Google Maps and navigation
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Using data traffic when traveling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Airplane mode
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink
To turn on Airplane mode
To start MirrorLink manually
Calendar and alarm clock
Calendar
Alarm and clock
Tap National holidays
Tap Weather forecast
Tap Snooze
Tap Repeat
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Computer tools
Updating your device wirelessly
Find and tap Update Center System
Updating your device
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device using a computer
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Finding a lost device
Battery and power management
Improving battery time using Stamina mode
Improving battery time using Low battery mode
Imei number
Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi
Improving battery time by queuing background data
Memory and storage
Internal storage
Managing files using a computer
Improving memory performance
Backing up and restoring content
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Tap Disconnect
Backing up with the Backup and restore application
Find and tap Back up & restore
Backing up data to a computer
Tap Back up now
Restarting and resetting
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Find and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
IP Ingress Protection rating
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Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
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