To start an instant message or a video call | Sony C6903, C6906

1Start a new chat or video call

2Options

3List of contacts

To start an instant message or a video call

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Hangouts.

3Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.

4To start an instant messaging session, tap .

5To start a video call, tap .

To reply to a chat message or join a video call

1When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and begin to chat.

To learn more about Hangouts™

•When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap , then tap Help.

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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 Getting started About this User guideOverview 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 Why do I need a Google account? Starting your device for the first timeTo turn on the device To turn off the device Battery notification light status To set up a Google account on your deviceCharging your device To charge your device Using the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holding Pinching and spreading Swiping Locking and unlocking the screen FlickingTo activate the screen Home screen Home screen panes Application screen Navigating applications Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Taking a screenshot Status and notifications Icons in the status bar Notification lightStatus icons To take action on a notification Notification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google Play Internet and messaging settings Internet and networksBrowsing the web To browse with Google Chrome Wi-Fi To download Internet and messaging settingsTo add Internet settings manually To view the current Access Point Name APN Wi-Fi settings To share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usage Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Screen settings SIM card protection Screen lock Language settings Date and time Reality for mobile Enhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboard Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard To make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls To make a call by dialling Using the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Rejecting a call with a text message Using the call log Forwarding calls Restricting calls Multiple calls Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Adding medical and emergency contact information To edit contact information about yourselfTo create a new contact from a text message To enter your medical information Favourites and groups To add a new ICE contactTo use existing contacts as ICE contacts To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message To read a received message Organising your messages 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 Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messages To download new email messages To read your email messagesTo create and send an email message To reply to an email message Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailTo delete an email message To remove an email account from your device To learn more about Gmail Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application Music Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channels Sound settings Favourite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videos Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionTo use the zoom function General camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewManual mode Adding the geographical position to your photos Info-eye AR effectCreative effect Timeshift burst Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self-timerFocus mode Smile Shutter HDR Metering Image stabiliser PreviewFace registration Flash Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings 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 To improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photo To view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on Facebook To add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photo Videos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTo play a video in Movies 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 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVTo view help about using the TV remote control 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 contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC function Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To send items using BluetoothTo 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 Connect104 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devices Using your device as a wallet 106 Using location services Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracy To show your location on the map To search for a locationTo get directions To make a map available offline Using data traffic when travelling Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock To set a new alarm To snooze an alarm when it soundsTo turn off an alarm when it sounds To edit an existing alarm Support and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device Media Go for Microsoft WindowsSony Bridge for Mac Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFinding a lost device Battery and power management Imei number Improving battery time using Stamina mode Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageImproving memory performance 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 Backing up with the Backup and restore application To back up your data using a computerTo restore 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 Recycling your device Limitations to services and features Legal informationSony C6902/C6903/C6906 124 125