Xperia Z1 Compact
Contents
Typing text
Music
Email account settings Gmail
Calendar 111 Alarm and clock 112
Bluetooth wireless technology 102
About this User guide
Getting started
Overview
To check the current software version of your device
To insert the micro SIM card
Assembly
To remove the micro SIM card
To insert a memory card
Tap OK
Options menu, tap Power off
Starting your device for the first time
To set up a Google account on your device
Why do I need a Google account?
Charging your device
To charge your device
Battery notification light status
Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
Touching and holding
Swiping
Pinching and spreading
Flicking
Locking and unlocking the screen
Home screen
To go to the Home screen
Home screen panes
To browse the Home screen
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Application screen
Small apps
Navigating applications
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Background and themes
Status and notifications
Taking a screenshot
Status icons
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
Notification icons
Application overview
Page
Downloading applications from Google Play
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from other sources
From the Home screen, tap
Internet and networks
Internet and messaging settings
Browsing the web
To browse with Google Chrome
To download Internet and messaging settings
Wi-Fi
To add Internet settings manually
To view the current Access Point Name APN
Wi-Fi settings
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
To share your data connection using a USB cable
Sharing your mobile data connection
Controlling data usage
Selecting mobile networks
Virtual private networks VPNs
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with online accounts
Tap Email, then tap
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
From your Home screen, tap
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Sound, ringtone and volume
Basic settings
Accessing settings
SIM card protection
Screen settings
Screen lock
Date and time
Language settings
To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser
To adjust the sound settings manually
Enhancing the sound output
To set the time zone
On-screen keyboard
Typing text
Application bar
Entering text using voice input
Editing text
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
Calling
To make a call using smart dial
Making calls
To make a call by dialling
Showing or hiding your phone number
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Rejecting a call with a text message
Ongoing calls
Tap Hide call log
Using the call log
Forwarding calls
Multiple calls
Restricting calls
Emergency calls
Conference calls
Voicemail
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
To make an emergency call
Transferring contacts using an online account
Transferring contacts using a computer
Contacts
Transferring contacts
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
To import contacts from a SIM card
To search for a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Adding and editing contacts
Press , then tap Filter
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
Tap Myself, then tap
Adding medical and emergency contact information
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap Save
To add a new ICE contact
Favourites and groups
To use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
Backing up contacts
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
To export contacts to a SIM card
Reading and sending messages
Messaging and chat
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option
To send the message, tap Send
Tap , then tap Search
Organising your messages
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Instant messaging and video chat
Tap , then tap Settings
Calling from a message
To learn more about Hangouts
To start an instant message or a video call
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
Find and tap Email
Setting up email
Sending and receiving email messages
To read your email messages
To download new email messages
To create and send an email message
To reply to an email message
Organising your email messages
Email preview pane
To delete an email message
Gmail
To remove an email account from your device
To change the inbox check frequency
To learn more about Gmail
Listening to music
Music
Transferring music to your device
Walkman home screen
To adjust the audio volume
To play a song
To find song-related information online
Playlists
Sharing music on Facebook
Sharing music
Recognising music with TrackID
Enhancing the sound
Visualiser
To view TrackID charts
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts from another region
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
Listening to the radio
FM radio
To listen to the FM radio
To move between radio channels
Favourite radio channels
Sound settings
Taking photos and recording videos
Camera
To use the zoom function
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Face detection
Capturing mode settings overview
General camera settings
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Superior auto
Info-eye
Manual mode
AR effect
Creative effect
Still camera settings
Self-timer
Still camera settings overview Resolution
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
Metering
HDR
Preview
Image stabiliser
Face registration
Flash
To adjust the video camera settings
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
HDR video
Smile Shuttervideo
Microphone
SteadyShot
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode
Find and tap Album
Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Analysing photos with faces in Album
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
To adjust the light settings for a photo
To improve a photo using advanced settings
Photo albums
To apply special effects to a photo
To view and add comments to online album content
To view photos from online services in Album
Viewing your photos on a map
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view geotagged photos on a map
To add a geotag to a photo
To view geotagged photos on a globe
To change the geotag of a photo
Watching videos in the Movies application
Videos
To play a video in Movies
To play a video on an external device
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
To get started with Video Unlimited
Video Unlimited service
To delete a video
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
To view help about using the TV remote control
Connectivity
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Browse to and open the file that you want to view
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
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To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
To share a music file with another device using NFC
To share a contact with another device using NFC
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
To turn on the NFC function
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Find and tap Settings
Scanning NFC tags
Naming your device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
To send items using Bluetooth
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
To receive items using Bluetooth
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
105
Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Managing devices
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
107
Using your device as a wallet
Travel and maps
Using location services
Google Maps and navigation
Improving GPS accuracy
Find and tap Maps
Find and tap Maps, then tap
Airplane mode
Using data traffic when travelling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Calendar
Calendar and alarm clock
Alarm and clock
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
To set a new alarm
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
To edit an existing alarm
Computer tools
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Updating your device
Find and tap Update Center
Media Go for Microsoft Windows
Sony Bridge for Mac
Finding a lost device
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
Imei number
Battery and power management
Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi
Improving battery time using Stamina mode
Improving battery time using Low battery mode
Find and tap Settings Storage
Improving battery time by queuing background data
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Memory and storage
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Managing files using a computer
Backing up data to a computer
Backing up and restoring content
To back up your data using a computer
Backing up with the Backup and restore application
To restore your data using a computer
To back up content using the Backup and restore application
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Restarting and resetting
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IP Ingress Protection rating
Legal information
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
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