Xperia Z3 Compact
Contents
Typing text
FM radio
Bluetooth wireless technology 106 One-touch setup 108
Calendar 116 Alarm and clock 117
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Overview
Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
Assembly
To remove the memory card
To insert the nano SIM card
To insert the memory card
To remove the SIM card
To turn on the device
Why do I need a Google account?
Starting your device for the first time
Unmount SD card
Charging your device
Battery notification light status
To set up a Google account on your device
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Touching and holding
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map
To activate the screen
Locking and unlocking the screen
Home screen
Flicking
Home screen panes
Tap Search apps
Application screen
Small apps
Navigating applications
Widgets
Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox
Shortcuts and folders
Background and themes
Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen
Taking a screenshot
Recording your screen
Notification light
Status and notifications
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Notification icons
Application overview
Page
Downloading applications from other sources
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
To browse with Google Chrome
Internet and MMS settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Wi-Fi settings
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Sharing your mobile data connection
To share your data connection using a USB cable
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Controlling data usage
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Selecting mobile networks
Virtual private networks VPNs
Tap Connect
Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer
Basic settings
Accessing settings
Sound, ringtone, and volume
SIM card protection
Screen settings
Smart backlight control
Screen lock
Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Tap Continue
Date and time
Language settings
Enhancing the sound output
Super-vivid mode
High-resolution audio
Reality for mobile
To use a noise canceling headset
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK
To adjust the settings to the noise environment
On-screen keyboard
Typing text
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings
Phonepad
Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox
Entering text using voice input
Editing text
Application bar
Tap Writing languages, then tap
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
To make a call by dialing
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Rejecting a call with a text message
Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages
Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with message
Smart call handling
Tap Hide call log
Using the call log
Ongoing calls
Tap Missed call
Multiple calls
Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings
Forwarding calls
Restricting calls
Voicemail
Conference calls
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
Emergency calls
SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network
To make an emergency call
Transferring contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
Tap Set ringtone
Adding and editing contacts
To enter your medical information
Adding medical and emergency contact information
To create a new contact from a text message
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox
Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox
Favorites and groups
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Sending contact information
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Backing up contacts
To export contacts to a SIM card
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
Tap Export
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
To create and send a message
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Organizing your messages
Download message
Delete
Messaging settings
Calling from a message
Instant messaging and video chat
To learn more about Hangouts
When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help
To start an instant message or a video call
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
Setting up email
Tap , then tap Settings Add account
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Reply or Reply all
Forward
Tap Delete account OK
Email account settings
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Organizing your email messages
Tap Out of office
Gmail
To change the inbox check frequency
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Music
Transferring music to your device
Listening to music
Walkman homescreen
Walkman home screen menu
To return to the Walkman homescreen
To update your music with the latest information
To enable the SensMe channels application
To open the Walkman home screen menu
Tap Delete
Playlists
Sharing music
Sharing music on Facebook
Enhancing the sound
Visualizer
Recognizing music with TrackID
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
Music Unlimited online service
To delete a track from the track history
To get started with Music Unlimited
To move between radio channels
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
Favorite radio channels
Sound settings
Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
To use the zoom function
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
Face detection
Adding the geographical position to your photos
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Tap Settings Location
Creative effect
Manual mode
Superior auto
AR effect
Face
Background defocus mode
Social live
Timeshift video
Still camera settings
Self timer
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
Metering
HDR
Flash
Image stabilizer
Preview
Face registration
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
To adjust the video camera settings
HDR video
Smile Shuttervideo
SteadyShot
Microphone
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes
Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos in Album
Tap Movies Just once
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Tap Add name
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
Items
To apply special effects to a photo
To improve a photo using advanced settings
To adjust the light settings for a photo
Album home screen menu
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing your photos on a map
To change the geotag of a photo
To add a geotag to a photo
To view geotagged photos on a map
To view geotagged photos on a globe
To play a video in Movies
To change settings in Movies
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
To get started with Video Unlimited
Video Unlimited service
Tap MHL connected
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Mirroring 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 from your device on Dlna Certified devices
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
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To turn on the NFC function
Scanning NFC tags
Naming your device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Select Bluetooth
Tap Unpair
To start One-touch setup on your device
One-touch setup
To 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 Connect
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Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Managing devices
Event
Using your device as a wallet
To manage payment services
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Travel and maps
Using location services
Find and tap Settings Location
Find and tap Settings Google Location
Google Maps and navigation
Using data traffic when traveling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Airplane mode
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To turn on Airplane mode
Calendar
Calendar and alarm clock
Alarm and clock
Tap National holidays
Tap Weather forecast
Tap Repeat
Tap Snooze
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Computer tools
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device
Sony Bridge for Mac
Finding a lost device
Updating your device using a computer
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
To update your device using a computer
Imei number
Battery and power management
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Find and tap Settings About phone Status
Find and tap Settings Power management
Power saving modes
Stamina mode feature overview
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Improving memory performance
Memory and storage
Tap Transfer
Managing files using a computer
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Tap Disconnect
Backing up and restoring content
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up data to a computer
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
Restarting and resetting
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Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
Sony D5803/D5833
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
IP Ingress Protection rating
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