Sony Xperia Z User Guide
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ContentsGetting started............................................................................... 7About this User Guide......................................................................... 7 Device overview.................................................................................. 7Assembly............................................................................................ 8 Screen protection..............................................................................10Starting your device for the first time................................................. 10 Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................11Charging your Device........................................................................ 11 Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 12 Learning the basics...................................................................... 15 Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 15 Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 17Home screen.................................................................................... 17Application screen.............................................................................19 Navigating Applications..................................................................... 20Small apps........................................................................................ 21 Widgets............................................................................................ 22Shortcuts and folders........................................................................ 22 Background and Themes.................................................................. 23Battery and power management....................................................... 24Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 25Notifications...................................................................................... 26 Icons in the status bar....................................................................... 28Application Overview......................................................................... 30 Downloading applications............................................................ 32 Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 32 Downloading applications from other sources................................... 32 Internet and networks.................................................................. 33 Browsing the web............................................................................. 33 Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 33Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 34Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 36Controlling data usage...................................................................... 37Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 38Virtual private networks (VPNs).......................................................... 39 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 40 Synchronizing with Online Accounts.................................................. 40 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................402This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings............................................................................... 42Accessing settings............................................................................ 42 Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................42 SIM card protection ......................................................................... 44 Screen settings................................................................................. 45Daydream......................................................................................... 46Screen lock....................................................................................... 46Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................47 Language settings.............................................................................51Date and time................................................................................... 51 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine................................................................... 51Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 51 Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 52 Typing text................................................................................... 55 On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 55 Phonepad......................................................................................... 56 Entering text using voice input...........................................................57 Editing text........................................................................................ 57Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 58 Calling.......................................................................................... 60 Making calls...................................................................................... 60 Receiving Calls.................................................................................. 61 Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 62Using the call log............................................................................... 62Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 63Restricting calls................................................................................. 63 Multiple calls..................................................................................... 64Conference calls............................................................................... 64 Voicemail.......................................................................................... 65Emergency calls................................................................................ 65 Contacts ...................................................................................... 67 Transferring contacts........................................................................ 67 Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 68Adding and editing contacts..............................................................69Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 70 Favorites and groups........................................................................ 71 Sending contact information..............................................................72Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 72Backing up Contacts.........................................................................72 Messaging and chat..................................................................... 74 Reading and sending messages....................................................... 74 Organizing your messages................................................................ 753This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calling from a message..................................................................... 76Messaging settings........................................................................... 76 Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 76 Email.............................................................................................77 Setting up email................................................................................ 77 Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 77Organizing your email messages....................................................... 78 Email account settings...................................................................... 79Gmail™............................................................................................. 79 Music ........................................................................................... 81 Transferring Music to Your Device .................................................... 81 Listening to music............................................................................. 81Music Homescreen Menu................................................................. 83Playlists............................................................................................. 83Sharing music................................................................................... 84Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 84 Visualizer .......................................................................................... 85 Recognizing music with TrackID™.................................................... 85 FM radio....................................................................................... 87 Listening to the radio.........................................................................87 Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 88 Sound settings.................................................................................. 88 Camera......................................................................................... 89 Taking photos and recording videos..................................................89 Face detection.................................................................................. 90Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 90 Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................91 General camera settings................................................................... 91 Still camera settings.......................................................................... 93Video camera settings....................................................................... 96 Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 100 Viewing Photos and Videos............................................................. 100 Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos...................................... 101 Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................. 102 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application............................ 103Hiding photos and videos................................................................103Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................104Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 105 Videos........................................................................................ 107 Watching videos in the Video application.........................................107 Transferring Video Content to Your Device ..................................... 108Managing video content.................................................................. 1084This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Movie Creator................................................................................. 108PS Video Service.............................................................................109 Connectivity............................................................................... 110 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............ 110 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 110Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 111 Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 113 Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series WirelessController........................................................................................ 114 NFC................................................................................................ 114 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 116 One-touch setup............................................................................. 118 Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 119 Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 119 Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 121 Travel and maps.........................................................................122 Using Location Services.................................................................. 122 Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 122Using data traffic when traveling...................................................... 123Using your device with a car infotainment system............................123Airplane mode................................................................................. 124 Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 125 Calendar......................................................................................... 125 Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 126 Accessibility............................................................................... 128 Magnification Gestures....................................................................128 Large Text.......................................................................................128Color Correction..............................................................................128Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................ 128 TalkBack......................................................................................... 128TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................129 Slow Talk........................................................................................ 129 Support and maintenance..........................................................130 Support for your device................................................................... 130 Computer Tool................................................................................ 130 Updating your device...................................................................... 130Finding a Lost Device ..................................................................... 132Finding the identification number of your device.............................. 132 Memory and Storage...................................................................... 133Managing files using a computer..................................................... 134Backing up and restoring content................................................... 136 Resetting Your Applications............................................................ 1375This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 138Recycling your device..................................................................... 139Limitations to services and features................................................. 139 Legal information.............................................................................1396This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedAbout this User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z User guide for the Android™ 5.1 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 the 130 page. To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version . Device overview 1Front camera lens2Ear speaker3Ambient light sensor4Notification light5Main microphone6Charging dock connector7Memory card slot8Port for charger/USB cable7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
9Headset connector10Camera lens11Second microphone12Camera light13NFC™ detection area14Strap hole15Speaker16Volume/Zoom key17Power key18Micro SIM slot Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. To Insert the Micro SIM Card 8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the side of the device, then detach the cover. 2 Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder. 3 Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts on the micro SIM card facing outwards. 4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device. 5 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.Inserting the micro SIM card without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your phone, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damages caused by such action. To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot. 1 To remove the memory card slot cover, insert a fingernail into the gap between the bottom edge of the cover and the phone, then pull out the cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the gold-colored contacts facing down. 3 Using a fingernail, push the memory card further into the slot until you hear a locking sound. 4 Push the memory card slot cover back into position so that it is fully latched. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the micro SIM card 1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot cover. 2 Pull out the micro SIM card holder. 3 Remove the micro SIM card. 4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot. 5 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. 9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To remove the memory card 1Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. 3 Draw the card outward to remove it fully. Screen protection Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty. Starting your device for the first timeThe first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basicsettings, sign in to online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user. To turn on the device Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.