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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Getting started
Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
About this User guide
Overview
Assembly
To insert the memory card
To insert the nano SIM card
To remove the SIM card
To remove the memory card
Starting your device for the first time
Why do I need a Google account?
Unmount SD card
To turn on the device
To set up a Google account on your device
Battery notification light status
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Charging your device
Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
Touching and holding
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map
Home screen
Locking and unlocking the screen
Flicking
To activate the screen
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
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications from Google Play
Downloading applications from other sources
Internet and networks
Internet and MMS settings
Browsing the web
To browse with Google Chrome
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 data on your device
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
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
High-resolution audio
Super-vivid mode
Reality for mobile
Enhancing the sound output
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
To use a noise canceling headset
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
Editing text
Entering text using voice input
Application bar
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox
Tap Writing languages, then tap
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
Calling
To make a call using smart dial
Making calls
To make a call by dialing
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with message
Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages
Smart call handling
Rejecting a call with a text message
Ongoing calls
Using the call log
Tap Missed call
Tap Hide call log
Forwarding calls
Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings
Restricting calls
Multiple calls
Voicemail
Conference calls
SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network
Emergency calls
To make an emergency call
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
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
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
Tap Set ringtone
Adding and editing contacts
To create a new contact from a text message
Adding medical and emergency contact information
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
To enter your medical information
Favorites and groups
Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox
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
Download message
Organizing your messages
Delete
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Messaging settings
Calling from a message
Instant messaging and video chat
To start an instant message or a video call
When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
To learn more about Hangouts
Setting up email
Tap , then tap Settings Add account
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Reply or Reply all
Forward
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Email account settings
Organizing your email messages
Tap Delete account OK
To change the inbox check frequency
Gmail
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Tap Out of office
Music
Transferring music to your device
Listening to music
Walkman homescreen
Walkman home screen menu
To enable the SensMe channels application
To update your music with the latest information
To open the Walkman home screen menu
To return to the Walkman homescreen
Sharing music
Playlists
Sharing music on Facebook
Tap Delete
Enhancing the sound
Visualizer
Recognizing music with TrackID
To view TrackID charts
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts from another region
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application
Music Unlimited online service
To delete a track from the track history
To get started with Music Unlimited
Listening to the radio
FM radio
To listen to the FM radio
To move between radio channels
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
Capturing mode settings overview
General camera settings
Tap Settings Location
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Superior auto
Manual mode
AR effect
Creative effect
Social live
Background defocus mode
Timeshift video
Face
Still camera settings
Self timer
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
Metering
HDR
Preview
Image stabilizer
Face registration
Flash
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
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
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Items
Tap Add name
To adjust the light settings for a photo
To improve a photo using advanced settings
Album home screen menu
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
Videos
To change settings in Movies
Watching videos in the Movies application
To play a video in Movies
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
To get started with Video Unlimited
Video Unlimited service
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Connectivity
Tap MHL connected
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
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Naming your device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Select Bluetooth
Tap Unpair
To receive items using Bluetooth
One-touch setup
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
To start One-touch setup on your device
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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Find and tap Settings Location
Using location services
Find and tap Settings Google Location
Travel and maps
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
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
Updating your device using a computer
To update your device using a computer
Finding a lost device
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Battery and power management
Find and tap Settings About phone Status
Imei number
Stamina mode feature overview
Power saving modes
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Find and tap Settings Power management
Improving memory performance
Memory and storage
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Managing files using a computer
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Tap Transfer
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up and restoring content
Backing up data to a computer
Tap Disconnect
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
Restarting and resetting
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Tap Reset phone
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Legal information
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
IP Ingress Protection rating
Sony D5803/D5833
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