Contents | Sony C6902, C6903, C6906 specification

Contents

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

Learning the basics	11
Using the touchscreen	11
Locking and unlocking the screen	13
Home screen	14
Application screen	15
Navigating applications	16
Small apps	17
Widgets	17
Shortcuts and folders	18
Background and themes	19
Taking a screenshot	20
Status and notifications	20
Icons in the status bar	21
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 messaging settings	26
Wi-Fi®	27
Sharing your mobile data connection	29
Controlling data usage	29
Selecting mobile networks	30
Virtual private networks (VPNs)	31
Synchronising data on your device	32
Synchronising with online accounts	32
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®	32
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer	33
Basic settings	35
Accessing settings	35
Sound, ringtone and volume	35
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Sony C6902, C6903, C6906 manual Contents

Contents

Xperia Z1 Contents Messaging and chat Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail Music Bluetooth wireless technology 101 Calendar 110 Alarm and clock 111 Overview Getting startedAbout this User guide To check the current software version of your device Assembly To insert the micro SIM card To insert the memory card To remove the micro SIM card To turn on the device Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time To turn off the device Charging your device Battery notification light statusTo set up a Google account on your device To charge your device Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holding Pinching and spreading Swiping To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking Home screen Home screen panes Application screen Navigating applications Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Taking a screenshot Status and notifications Status icons Icons in the status barNotification light To take action on a notification Notification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google Play Browsing the web Internet and messaging settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google Chrome To add Internet settings manually Wi-FiTo download Internet and messaging settings To view the current Access Point Name APN Wi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Controlling data usage Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising with Outlook using a computer To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Screen settings SIM card protection Screen lock Language settings Date and time Reality for mobile Enhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboard Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by dialling Showing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineReceiving calls Ongoing calls Rejecting a call with a text message Using the call log Forwarding calls Restricting calls Multiple calls Emergency calls Conference callsVoicemail To 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 To search for a contact Adding and editing contacts To create a new contact from a text message Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself To enter your medical information To use existing contacts as ICE contacts Favourites and groupsTo add a new ICE contact To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite Backing up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To export contacts to a SIM card To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received message Organising your messages 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 To create and send an email message To download new email messagesTo read your email messages To reply to an email message Email preview pane Organising your email messages To delete an email message Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your device To learn more about Gmail Listening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Recognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised 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 Favourite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videos To use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection Manual mode General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photos Creative effect Info-eyeAR effect Timeshift burst Still camera settings Focus mode Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf-timer Smile Shutter HDR Metering Face registration Image stabiliserPreview Flash To adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Smile Shuttervideo HDR video SteadyShot Microphone This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing 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 To view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photo 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 To view help about using the TV remote control Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Connectivity Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To play a music track from your device on a DMR device 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 turn on the NFC function Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your device To receive items using Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo send items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth 104 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devices Using your device as a wallet 106 Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracy To get directions To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To make a map available offline Airplane mode Using data traffic when travellingUsing your device with a car infotainment system Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock To turn off an alarm when it sounds To set a new alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To edit an existing alarm Computer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Sony Bridge for Mac Updating your deviceMedia Go for Microsoft Windows Finding a lost device Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Battery and power management Imei number Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Managing files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Backing up and restoring content Backing up data to a computer To restore your data using a computer Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationTo back up your data using a computer To back up content using the Backup and restore application Restarting and resetting Using your device in wet and dusty conditions IP Ingress Protection rating 123 Sony C6902/C6903/C6906 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 124 125