Getting started, About this User guide, Overview

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ Z3 Dual User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 125.

To check the current software version of your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.

Overview

1Charging/Notification light

2Headset jack

3Second microphone

4Proximity/Light sensor

5Ear speaker/Second speaker

6Front camera lens

7Nano SIM card slot cover

8Power key

9Volume/Zoom key

10Camera key

11Main microphone/Speaker

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Sony D6633 manual Getting started, About this User guide, Overview, To check the current software version of your device

Contents

Xperia Z3 Dual Contents Basic settings Reading and sending messages 102 Calendar 121 Alarm and clock 122 Managing video content 103 Video Unlimited service 104Bluetooth wireless technology 111 One-touch setup 113 109 About this User guide Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started Overview Assembly To insert the nano SIM cards To insert the memory cardTo remove the nano SIM cards Unmount SD card Starting your device for the first timeTo remove the memory card To turn on the device Why do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device Battery notification light status Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holding Pinching and spreading SwipingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Locking and unlocking the screen Home screenFlicking To browse the Home screen Home screen panesTo go to the Home screen To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Application screen Navigating applications Tap Search apps Small apps Widgets Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screen Taking a screenshotRecording your screen To record your screen To record your screen when the front camera is activatedStatus and notifications To view the recent screen recordings Status icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Notification icons Find and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar iconsFind and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notifications To manage status bar icons Application overview Download and install new applications and updates Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sources Browsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google Chrome Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Tap Access Point Names Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepSharing your mobile data connection Tap WPS PIN Entry To share your data connection using a USB cable Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Find and tap Settings Data usage Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Selecting a SIM card for data traffic Tap Network operators Tap Search mode ManualTap Network operators Tap Search mode Automatic Selecting mobile networks To connect to a virtual private network Virtual private networks VPNsTo add a virtual private network Tap Connect Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume SIM card protection Find and tap Settings Dual SIM settings Using multiple SIM cardsScreen settings Find and tap Settings Display Brightness Screen lock Smart backlight control Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern PasswordTap Continue Date and time Language settingsSuper-vivid mode Reality for mobile Enhancing the sound output High-resolution audioFind and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Tap Sound effects Equaliser To use a noise cancelling headset Noise cancellationTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port To adjust the settings to the noise environment Typing text On-screen keyboard Gesture input checkbox Tap , then tap Keyboard settingsPhonepad Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Personalising the Xperia keyboard Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by dialling Using the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Smart call handling Rejecting a call with a text message Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call log Tap Call Forwarding Forwarding callsRestricting calls Tap Fixed dialling numbers Conference calls Tap Additional settingsMultiple calls Tap Fixed dialling numbers Change PIN2 Tap Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number VoicemailEmergency calls Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts To import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtone To create a new contact from a text message Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Tap Export Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages Delete Organising your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversations Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call To learn more about Hangouts Sending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To add an extra email account Email preview pane Tap , then tap Settings Split view Organising your email messagesTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help To learn more about Gmail Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screen To open the Walkman home screen menu To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To return to the Walkman home screen Playlists Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application Music Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channels Sound settings Favourite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videosTo use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace detection Tap Settings Location General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photos AR effect Manual modeSuperior auto Creative effect Timeshift video Background defocus modeSocial live Face Still camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter HDR Metering Face registration Image stabiliserPreview Flash To adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Smile Shuttervideo HDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneYou can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them Night Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Tap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Use as Contact picture Tap Add name Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album Tap Apply Crop Album home screen menu To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo 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 AlbumTo 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 photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photo Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Transferring video content to your device Managing video content Video Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited104 Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring 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 devicePlaying 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 device108 To turn on the NFC function 109 Scanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTap Unpair To view files you have received using Bluetooth One-touch setupTo 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 Connect114 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devicesDelete event Using your device as a wallet To manage payment services116 Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and maps Google Maps and navigation Airplane mode Using data traffic when travellingUsing your device with a car infotainment system Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity MirrorLink To turn on Airplane mode 120 Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock Tap National holidaysTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap Repeat Support and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceSony Bridge for Mac To update your device using a computer Updating your device using a computerTo install a new application from the Notifications panel Finding a lost device Find and tap Settings About phone Status Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Imei number Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Power saving modesStamina mode feature overview Find and tap Settings Power management Improving memory performance Find and tap Settings Apps RunningMemory and storage Active in standby Add applications Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap Transfer Backing up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind 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 conditionsFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Mark the relevant checkbox IP Ingress Protection rating Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information Sony D6633 136