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