Xperia Z
Contents
Typing text
FM radio
Calendar 110 Alarm and clock 111
Bluetooth wireless technology 100
Device overview
Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
To insert the micro SIM card
Assembly
To remove the micro SIM card
To insert the memory card
To turn on the device
Starting your device for the first time
To remove the memory card
Unmount SD card
Charging your device
Why do I need a Google account?
Battery notification light status
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Page
Touching and holding
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Flicking
Home screen
Locking and unlocking the screen
Home screen panes
Application screen
Tap Search apps
Small apps
Navigating applications
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Background and themes
Taking a screenshot
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screen
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar icons
Find and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notifications
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
Status icons
Application overview
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Notification icons
Page
Downloading applications from other sources
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
To browse with Google Chrome
Internet and MMS settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox
Wi-Fi settings
Controlling data usage
Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
Sharing your mobile data connection
Selecting mobile networks
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Tap Connect
Virtual private networks VPNs
Synchronising with online accounts
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Accessing settings
Basic settings
Sound, ringtone and volume
SIM card protection
Screen settings
Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock
Find and tap Settings Display Brightness
Screen lock
Find and tap Settings Display Sleep
Find and tap Settings Display Smart backlight control
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Date and time
Language settings
Enhancing the sound output
Using Clear Phase technology
Using xLOUD technology
Reality for mobile
Tap Sound effects Noise cancelling
Noise cancellation
Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effects Noise environment
On-screen keyboard
Typing text
Editing text
Entering text using voice input
Application bar
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileys
To make a call by dialling
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Receiving calls
Rejecting a call with a message
Tap Hide call log
Using the call log
Ongoing calls
Tap Missed call
Restricting calls
Forwarding calls
Multiple calls
Voicemail
Conference calls
To make an emergency call
To call your voicemail service
Emergency calls
Touch and hold
Transferring contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
Tap Set ringtone
Adding and editing contacts
To create a new contact from a text message
Adding medical and emergency contact information
To edit contact information about yourself
Tap Myself, then tap
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox
Favourites and groups
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Sending contact information
Backing up contacts
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
To export contacts to a SIM card
Tap Export
Reading and sending messages
Messaging and chat
To create and send a message
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Organising your messages
Download message
Delete
Calling from a message
Messaging settings
Instant messaging and video chat
To learn more about Hangouts
When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help
To start an instant message or a video call
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
Sending and receiving email messages
Setting up email
To set up an email account
To set an email account as your default account
To reply to an email message
To download new email messages
To read your email messages
To create and send an email message
Organising your email messages
Email preview pane
Tap General Split view
Tap Delete account OK
Email account settings
Gmail
Tap Delete
To learn more about Gmail
When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help
Transferring music to your device
Music
Listening to music
To find song-related information online
To adjust the audio volume
Walkman home screen
To play a song
Playlists
Sharing music on Facebook
Sharing music
Tap Add to
Recognising music with TrackID
Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancements
Enhancing the sound
Visualiser
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
To delete a track from the track history
Music Unlimited online service
To get started with Music Unlimited
To move between radio channels
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
Favourite radio channels
Sound settings
Taking photos and recording videos
Camera
Tap Focus mode Face detection
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Face detection
Adding the geographical position to your photos
General camera settings
Still camera settings
Focus mode
Self-timer
Smile Shutter
Image stabiliser
Metering
Preview
Scene selection
Flash
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
To adjust the video camera settings
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them
HDR video
Video stabiliser
Microphone
Night
Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos in Album
Use as Wallpaper
Sharing and managing photos and videos
SensMe slideshow
Use as Contact picture
Tap Add name
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analysing photos with faces in Album
Find and tap Album My albums Faces
To apply special effects to a photo
To improve a photo using advanced settings
To adjust the light settings for a photo
Photo albums
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing your photos on a map
Find and tap Album My albums Globe
Find and tap Album My albums Maps
To play a video on an external device
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
To play a video in Movies
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
To delete a video
Video Unlimited service
To get started with Video Unlimited
Tap MHL connected
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Connectivity
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
To turn on the NFC function
To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller
To share a web address with another device using NFC
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
Naming your device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Tap Unpair
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
To send items using Bluetooth
Select Bluetooth
To receive items using Bluetooth
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Smart apps and features that save you time
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Managing devices
Using your device as a wallet
Delete event
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Travel and maps
Using location services
Find and tap Settings Location
Find and tap Settings Google Location
To get directions
Google Maps and navigation
To show your location on the map
To search for a location
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Using data traffic when travelling
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink
To turn on Airplane mode
Airplane mode
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Calendar
Calendar and alarm clock
Tap National holidays
Alarm and clock
Tap Weather forecast
Tap Repeat
Tap Snooze
Support for your device
Support and maintenance
Computer tools
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device wirelessly
Find and tap Update Centre System
Updating your device
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Updating your device using a computer
Finding a lost device
Improving battery time using Stamina mode
Battery and power management
Imei number
Memory and storage
Improving battery time using Low battery mode
Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi
Improving battery time by queuing background data
Tap Cached data OK
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Improving memory performance
Tap Disconnect
Managing files using a computer
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Tap Forget
Backing up and restoring content
Backing up with the Backup and restore application
Backing up data to a computer
Tap Back up now
Restarting and resetting
Find and tap Back up & restore
Find and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore
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Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
Sony C6603/C6602
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
IP Ingress Protection rating
124