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