Xperia Z3 Compact
Contents
Typing text
FM radio
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Bluetooth wireless technology 106 One-touch setup 108
Calendar 116 Alarm and clock 117
Find and tap Settings About phone Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
Overview
Assembly
To insert the nano SIM card
To insert the memory card
To remove the SIM card
To remove the memory card
Why do I need a Google account?
Starting your device for the first time
Unmount SD card
To turn on the device
Battery notification light status
To set up a Google account on your device
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Charging your device
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
Touching and holding
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map
Pinching and spreading
Swiping
Locking and unlocking the screen
Home screen
Flicking
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
Recording your screen
Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen
Taking a screenshot
Status and notifications
Notification light
Notification icons
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Application overview
Page
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
Downloading applications from other sources
Internet and MMS settings
Internet and networks
Browsing the web
To browse with Google Chrome
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Wi-Fi settings
Sharing your mobile data connection
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
To share your data connection using a USB cable
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Controlling data usage
Tap Connect
Selecting mobile networks
Virtual private networks VPNs
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer
Sound, ringtone, and volume
Basic settings
Accessing settings
Screen settings
SIM card protection
Screen lock
Smart backlight control
Tap Continue
Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Language settings
Date and time
Super-vivid mode
High-resolution audio
Reality for mobile
Enhancing the sound output
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
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 One-handed keyboard
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings
Phonepad
Entering text using voice input
Editing text
Application bar
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
Tap Writing languages, then tap
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
To make a call by dialing
Showing or hiding your phone number
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages
Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with message
Smart call handling
Rejecting a call with a text message
Using the call log
Ongoing calls
Tap Missed call
Tap Hide call log
Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings
Forwarding calls
Restricting calls
Multiple calls
Conference calls
Voicemail
Emergency calls
SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network
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
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
Adding and editing contacts
Tap Set ringtone
Adding medical and emergency contact information
To create a new contact from a text message
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency
To enter your medical information
Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox
Favorites and groups
Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox
Backing up contacts
Sending contact information
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Tap Export
To export contacts to a SIM card
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
To create and send a message
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
Organizing your messages
Download message
Delete
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Instant messaging and video chat
Messaging settings
Calling from a message
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
To learn more about Hangouts
Sending and receiving email messages
Setting up email
Tap , then tap Settings Add account
Forward
Email preview pane
Reply or Reply all
Email account settings
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Organizing your email messages
Tap Delete account OK
Gmail
To change the inbox check frequency
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Tap Out of office
Listening to music
Music
Transferring music to your device
Walkman home screen menu
Walkman homescreen
To update your music with the latest information
To enable the SensMe channels application
To open the Walkman home screen menu
To return to the Walkman homescreen
Playlists
Sharing music
Sharing music on Facebook
Tap Delete
Recognizing music with TrackID
Enhancing the sound
Visualizer
To identify music using TrackID technology
To view TrackID charts
To view TrackID charts from another region
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application
To get started with Music Unlimited
Music Unlimited online service
To delete a track from the track history
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
To move between radio channels
Sound settings
Favorite radio channels
To use the zoom function
Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
Face detection
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Tap Settings Location
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Manual mode
Superior auto
AR effect
Creative effect
Background defocus mode
Social live
Timeshift video
Face
Still camera settings
Smile Shutter
Self timer
Focus mode
HDR
Metering
Image stabilizer
Preview
Face registration
Flash
Video camera settings
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
To adjust the video camera settings
Adjust the video resolution for different formats
Smile Shuttervideo
HDR video
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them
SteadyShot
Microphone
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
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
Items
Tap Add name
To improve a photo using advanced settings
To adjust the light settings for a photo
Album home screen menu
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
To change settings in Movies
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
To play a video in Movies
Transferring video content to your device
Managing video content
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
Connectivity
Tap MHL connected
Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
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To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
To turn on the NFC function
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Scanning NFC tags
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Naming your device
Tap Unpair
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Select Bluetooth
One-touch setup
To receive items using Bluetooth
To view files you have received using Bluetooth
To start One-touch setup on your device
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Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Event
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Managing devices
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Using your device as a wallet
To manage payment services
Using location services
Find and tap Settings Location
Find and tap Settings Google Location
Travel and maps
Google Maps and navigation
Airplane mode
Using data traffic when traveling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
To turn on Airplane mode
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Calendar and alarm clock
Calendar
Tap Weather forecast
Alarm and clock
Tap National holidays
Tap Snooze
Tap Repeat
Computer tools
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device
Updating your device using a computer
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
To update your device using a computer
Finding a lost device
Battery and power management
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Find and tap Settings About phone Status
Imei number
Power saving modes
Stamina mode feature overview
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Find and tap Settings Power management
Memory and storage
Improving memory performance
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 Transfer
Backing up and restoring content
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up data to a computer
Tap Disconnect
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Restarting and resetting
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
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Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
Legal information
IP Ingress Protection rating
Sony D5803/D5833
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appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When 
appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appear, geotagging is turned off.