Contents | Sony C6506, C6502, C6503 specification

Contents

Getting started	6
About this User guide	6
Device overview	6
Assembly	7
Starting your device for the first time	9
Why do I need a Google™ account?	10
Charging your device	10

Learning the basics	12
Using the touchscreen	12
Locking and unlocking the screen	13
Home screen	14
Application screen	15
Navigating applications	16
Small apps	17
Widgets	18
Shortcuts and folders	19
Background and themes	20
Taking a screenshot	21
Status and notifications	21
Icons in the status bar	22
Application overview	23

Downloading applications	25
Downloading applications from Google Play™	25
Downloading applications from other sources	25
Internet and networks	26
Browsing the web	26
Internet and MMS settings	26
Wi-Fi®	27
Sharing your mobile data connection	29
Controlling data usage	29
Selecting mobile networks	30
Virtual private networks (VPNs)	31
Synchronizing data on your device	32
Synchronizing with online accounts	32
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®	32
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer	33
Basic settings	34
Accessing settings	34
Sound, ringtone, and volume	34
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Sony C6506, C6502, C6503 manual Contents

Contents

Xperia ZL Contents Typing text Email account settings Gmail Music Bluetooth wireless technology Calendar 106 Alarm and clock 107 About this User guide Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started Device overview Assembly To remove the memory card To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the micro SIM card To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Charging your device Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light status Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holding Swiping Locking and unlocking the screenPinching and spreading Flicking Home screen Application screen Home screen panes Navigating applications Tap Search apps Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Taking a screenshot Status icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Application overview Notification iconsPage Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sources Browsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google Chrome Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Wi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Sharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Controlling data usage Mark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Tap Connect Synchronizing with online accounts Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer Sound, ringtone, and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Screen settings SIM card protection Screen lock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Tap Continue Language settings Date and time Enhancing the sound output Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effectsTap Sound enhancements Settings Typing text On-screen keyboard Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Tap Writing languages, then tap Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by dialing Rejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call log Multiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Conference calls Voicemail To 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 contacts To import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card Adding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtone Tap , then tap Edit medical info Adding medical and emergency contact informationTap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable call in ICE checkboxFavorites and groups Backing up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card Tap Export To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Delete Organizing your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversations 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 messages Forward Email preview paneReply or Reply all Tap Delete Organizing your email messagesTap General Split view Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of office Listening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman homescreen To find song-related information online Playlists Tap Add to Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Visualizer Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsEnhancing the sound Recognizing music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application To get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channels Sound settings Favorite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videos Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photos Still camera settings Focus mode Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf timer Smile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabilizer Flash Scene selection To adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabilizer 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 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 Find and tap Album My albums Maps Find and tap Album My albums Globe To play a video in Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application 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 Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Tap MHL connected Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring 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 set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To turn on the NFC function To share a photo or video with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a web address with another device using NFC Pairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Tap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth 100 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Event Using your device as a walletManaging devices 102 Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and maps Google Maps and navigation Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Tap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Snooze Tap Repeat Computer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Find and tap Update Center System Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Updating your device Find and tap Settings About phone Status Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Finding a lost device Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Improving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap Cached data OK Backing up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap Disconnect Find and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Back up now Tap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Sony C6502/C6503/C6506 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 118