Getting started, About this User guide | Sony C6502, C6503, C6506

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ ZL User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device

on page 110.

To check the current software version of your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.

Device overview

1Proximity sensor

2Ear speaker

3Light sensor

4Volume/Zoom key

5Power key

6Infrared lens

7Camera key

8Front/chat camera lens

9Main microphone

10Notification light

11Touchscreen

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Sony C6502 Getting started, About this User guide, Device overview, To check the current software version of your device

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 SIM and memory card cover To remove the micro SIM cardTo remove the memory card Starting your device for the first time To attach the SIM and memory card coverTo turn on the device Why do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device 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 Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks 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 Find and tap Settings Data usage Selecting mobile networksMark the Restrict background data checkbox 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 Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone, and volume 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 Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effects Tap Sound enhancements SettingsEnhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboard Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Tap Writing languages, then tap Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by dialing Receiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call log 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 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 Enable call in ICE checkbox Favorites and groupsMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card Tap Export Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message Delete Organizing your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversations 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 Reply or Reply allForward Organizing your email messages Tap General Split viewTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of office Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman homescreen To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookTap Add to 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 Music Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited 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 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photos Still camera settings Focus mode Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf timer Smile Shutter Metering Image stabilizerPreview Flash Scene selection Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabilizerMicrophone 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 Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroringPlaying 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 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 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTap Unpair 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 Connect100 Using your device as a wallet Managing devicesEvent 102 Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and maps Google Maps and navigation Using your device with a car infotainment system Airplane modeFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock Tap National holidaysTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap Repeat Support and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools 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 battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageImproving memory performance 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 Restarting and resetting Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data resetTap Reset phone Sony C6502/C6503/C6506 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 118

Sony C6502, C6503, C6506 manual Getting started, About this User guide, Device overview

Models: C6502 C6506 C6503

Getting started

About this User guide

To check the current software version of your device

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.

Device overview