Xperia Z1 Compact
Contents
Typing text
Email account settings Gmail
Music
Bluetooth wireless technology 102
Calendar 111 Alarm and clock 112
Getting started
About this User guide
Overview
To check the current software version of your device
Assembly
To insert the micro SIM card
To insert a memory card
To remove the micro SIM card
Starting your device for the first time
Options menu, tap Power off
Tap OK
Why do I need a Google account?
To set up a Google account on your device
Charging your device
To charge your device
Battery notification light status
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Touching and holding
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Home screen
Locking and unlocking the screen
Flicking
Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
To browse the Home screen
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Application screen
Navigating applications
Small apps
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Background and themes
Taking a screenshot
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
From the Home screen, tap
Internet and messaging settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
To browse with Google Chrome
Wi-Fi
To download Internet and messaging settings
To 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 hotspot
Sharing your mobile data connection
Controlling data usage
Selecting mobile networks
Virtual private networks VPNs
Synchronising with online accounts
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
From your Home screen, tap
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
Tap Email, then tap
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Accessing settings
Basic settings
Sound, ringtone and volume
Screen settings
SIM card protection
Screen lock
Language settings
Date and time
To adjust the sound settings manually
To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser
Enhancing the sound output
To set the time zone
Typing text
On-screen keyboard
Editing text
Entering text using voice input
Application bar
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
To make a call by dialling
Receiving calls
Using the answering machine
Showing or hiding your phone number
Ongoing calls
Rejecting a call with a text message
Forwarding calls
Using the call log
Tap Hide call log
Restricting calls
Multiple calls
Voicemail
Conference calls
Emergency calls
To make an emergency call
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
Transferring contacts
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
To search for a contact
Adding and editing contacts
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Press , then tap Filter
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
Adding medical and emergency contact information
Tap Myself, then tap
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap Save
Favourites and groups
To add a new ICE contact
To use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Backing up contacts
To export contacts to a SIM card
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option
To send the message, tap Send
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Organising your messages
Tap , then tap Search
Calling from a message
Tap , then tap Settings
Instant messaging and video chat
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
To start an instant message or a video call
To learn more about Hangouts
Sending and receiving email messages
Setting up email
Find and tap Email
To download new email messages
To read your email messages
To create and send an email message
To reply to an email message
Email preview pane
Organising your email messages
Gmail
To delete an email message
To remove an email account from your device
To change the inbox check frequency
To learn more about Gmail
Transferring music to your device
Music
Listening to music
To adjust the audio volume
Walkman home screen
To play a song
To find song-related information online
Playlists
Sharing music
Sharing music on Facebook
Visualiser
Enhancing the sound
Recognising music with TrackID
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application
To delete a track from the track history
Music Unlimited online service
To get started with Music Unlimited
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM 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
To use the zoom function
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Superior auto
Manual mode
Info-eye
AR effect
Creative effect
Still camera settings
Still camera settings overview Resolution
Self-timer
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
HDR
Metering
Image stabiliser
Preview
Face registration
Flash
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
Smile Shuttervideo
HDR video
SteadyShot
Microphone
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode
Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos in Album
Find and tap Album
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 photo
Photo albums
To apply special effects to a photo
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing 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 map
To view geotagged photos on a globe
To change the geotag of a photo
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
To play a video in Movies
To play a video on an external device
Transferring video content to your device
Managing video content
To delete a video
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 TV
To 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
Browse to and open the file that you want to view
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
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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
To turn on the NFC function
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Find and tap Settings
Scanning NFC tags
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Naming your device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
To send items using Bluetooth
To receive items using Bluetooth
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Smart apps and features that save you time
105
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Managing devices
Using your device as a wallet
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Using location services
Travel and maps
Google Maps and navigation
Improving GPS accuracy
Find and tap Maps, then tap
Find and tap Maps
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Using data traffic when travelling
Airplane mode
Calendar and alarm clock
Calendar
Alarm and clock
To set a new alarm
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
To edit an existing alarm
Support for your device
Support and maintenance
Computer tools
Find and tap Update Center
Updating your device
Media Go for Microsoft Windows
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device using a computer
Updating your device wirelessly
Finding a lost device
Battery and power management
Imei number
Improving battery time using Low battery mode
Improving battery time using Stamina mode
Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi
Improving battery time by queuing background data
Find and tap Settings Storage
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Memory 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
Backing up with the Backup and restore application
To back up your data using a computer
To 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
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Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
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