Sony C6902, C6906, C6903 manual

User guide

Xperia™ Z1

C6902/C6903/C6906

Contents

Main Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Learning the basics......................................................................11 Downloading applications............................................................24 Internet and networks..................................................................25 Typing text...................................................................................35 Calling..........................................................................................39 Contacts ......................................................................................45 Messaging and chat.....................................................................50 Email.............................................................................................54 Music ...........................................................................................60 FM radio.......................................................................................67 Camera.........................................................................................69 Album...........................................................................................78 Videos..........................................................................................84 Page Getting started Overview Assembly Starting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account? Charging your device Battery notification light status Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Page Flicking Locking and unlocking the screen Home screen Home screen panes Application screen Navigating applications Small apps Widgets Lock screen Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Status and notifications Notification light Icons in the status bar Status icons Notification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources Internet and networks Browsing the web Internet and messaging settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usage Data roaming Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) Basic settings Accessing settings Setting your device from the Notification panel Sound, ringtone and volume Date and time X-Reality for Mobile Screen settings Language settings Airplane mode Enhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing text Application bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Calling Making calls Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving calls Rejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call log Forwarding calls Restricting calls Multiple calls Conference calls Voicemail Emergency calls Contacts Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online account Other methods for transferring contacts Searching and viewing contacts Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages Organising your messages Calling from a message Messaging settings Instant messaging and video chat Page Email Setting up email Sending and receiving email messages Page Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail Page Socialife Using the Socialife application Music Transferring music to your device Listening to music WALKMAN home screen Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Visualiser Recognising music with TrackID Page Music Unlimited online service FM radio Listening to the radio Favourite radio channels Sound settings Camera Taking photos and recording videos Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview Quick launch Geotagging Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer Smile Shutter Focus mode HDR ISO Metering Image stabiliser Preview Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Self-timer Smile Shutter(video) Focus mode HDR video Metering Page Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application Photo albums Viewing your photos on a map Page Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Transferring video content to your device Managing video content Video Unlimited service Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device NFC NFC detection area Scanning NFC tags Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technology Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your device to a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi PC Companion Media Go Sony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable Screen mirroring Using a headset Smart Connect Managing devices Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google services Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook Page Maps and locations Location services and sources Using GPS Getting the best performance Google Maps Viewing your friends locations with Google Latitude Getting directions Using the Navigation application Page Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Alarm clock About the alarm clock Page Page Locking and protecting your device IMEI number SIM card protection Setting a screen lock Page Support and maintenance Updating your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connection Finding your device Memory Memory card Safely removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Backup and restore application Types of content you can back up Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting and restarting Battery and power management Improving battery performance Using STAMINA mode Estimating the standby time of your device Using Low battery mode Support application Usage info Recycling your device Important information Important information leaflet Limitations to services and features Protecting your device from water and dust IP (Ingress Protection) rating Legal information Sony C6902/C6903/C6906 This is an Internet version of this publication. 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