Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen
1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
2 Your device : From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Screen mirroring .
4 Tap  Start .
5 Tap  OK and select a device.
When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work.
To stop screen mirroring between devices
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Screen mirroring .
3 Tap  Disconnect , then tap OK.
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV
or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony
TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network
Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your
device.
After you set up media sharing between devices, you can listen to music files stored on
your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device's camera
on a large-screen TV, for example.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared music track on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap .
3 Drag the left edge of the Music home screen to the right, then tap  Home network.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to
play. Once selected, the track starts playing automatically.
To Play a Shared Video on Your Device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap  Video.
3 Drag the left edge of the Video homescreen to the right, then tap  Devices.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to
play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap  Album.
3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap  Devices.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
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							Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devicesBefore you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap  Settings > Xperia™
Connectivity  > Media server .
3 Drag the slider beside  Share media to the right.
4 Use your computer or other DLNA™ client devices on the same Wi-Fi® network
to connect to your device.
5 A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set access permissions for each client device attempting to connect to your
device.
The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client
devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is
inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi® network is working.You can also access the  Media server menu in the Music application by dragging the left
edge of the Music home screen to the right, then tapping  Settings > Media server .
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Xperia™ Connectivity  > 
Media server .
3 Drag the slider beside  Share media to the left.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Xperia™ Connectivity  > 
Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Pending devices list.
4 Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Registered devices list, then select 
Change name.
4 Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Registered devices list.
4 Tap  Change access level  and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Media server .
3 Tap 
 and then tap  Help.
Displaying Files on Another Device using Throw
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push or “Throw” media content from your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The receiving device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received
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							from your device. A TV that supports DLNA™ or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are
examples of DMR devices.The steps for playing shared media may vary depending on the client device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information.Content secured with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media
Renderer device using DLNA™ technology.
To Display Photos or Videos on a Client Device using Throw
1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA™ client device and
that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Album.
4 Browse and open the photos or videos you want to view.
5 Tap the screen to display the toolbar, then tap 
 and select the device you want
to share your content with.
6 To stop sharing the photo or video to a client device, tap 
 and select
Disconnect .
You can also share a video from the Video application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping 
.
To play a music track on a client device using Throw
1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA™ client device and
that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap .
3 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4 Tap 
 and select a client device to share your content with. The track starts
playing on the device that you select.
5 To disconnect from the client device, tap 
.
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories
You can use a USB host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as
USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If the
USB accessory has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary.
USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are
supported by your device.
To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter
• Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB
accessory.
Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB
Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
To Access Content on a USB Mass Storage Device Using a USB Host Adapter
1 Attach the USB host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB
mass storage device.
2 To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app
such as File Commander.
You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly. For
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							To disconnect a USB mass storage device
1 To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downward, then tap  USB
storage connected .
2 Tap  OK.
3 Detach the USB Host adapter from your device.
To connect a USB accessory using a micro USB connector
• Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your device.Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported
by your device.
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller
You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™ series wirelesscontroller. You can also mirror your device on a TV or other display. For more information
about Screen Mirroring, refer to the relevant section of the User guide.
To Set up a Connection with a DUALSHOCK™3 Wireless Controller
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller .
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your controller with your device.
NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video,
photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags
that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate
certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices
sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first
turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active.
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
To Turn on the NFC Function
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More .
3 Tap the on-off switch beside  NFC.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view contacts, go to your Homescreen, tap 
 , then tap  .
3 Tap the contact that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the contact appears.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen of
the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
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							To Share a Music File with Another Device Using NFC
1 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function
turned on, and that both screens are active.
2 To open the Music application, tap 
, then find and tap .
3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap 
 to pause the track. The transfer works
whether the track is playing or paused.
5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Homescreen, tap 
 , then
find and tap  Album.
3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC
1 Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and both screens are
active.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
3 To open the web browser, find and tap 
 .
4 Load the webpage you want to share.
5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail
appears.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the webpage is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You
can receive additional information, such as a web address.
To scan an NFC tag
1 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is
active.
2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the
tag to open it.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such
as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the
User guide of the compatible device for more information.
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							Bluetooth® Wireless TechnologyUse the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth®-compatible devices, or to
connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth® connections work better within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your
device with other Bluetooth® devices.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.If you are using a device with multiple users, each user can change the Bluetooth® settings,
and the changes affect all users.
To Turn on the Bluetooth ®
 Function
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Tap the on-off switch beside  Bluetooth so the Bluetooth ®
 function is turned on.
Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available Bluetooth ®
devices appears.
Naming your deviceYou can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have
turned on the Bluetooth ®
 function and your device is set to visible.
To Give Your Device a Name
1 Be sure the Bluetooth ®
 function is turned on.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > 
Bluetooth .
4 Tap 
 > Rename this device .
5 Enter a name for your device.
6 Tap  Rename .
Pairing with another Bluetooth ®
 device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth ®
 headset or a Bluetooth ®
 car kit and use these other devices to
share music.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth ®
 device, your device remembers this
pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth ®
 device, you may need to enter a
passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not
work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth ®
 device to get the device passcode. You
do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired
Bluetooth ®
 device.
Some Bluetooth ®
 devices, for example, most Bluetooth ®
 headsets, require you to both pair
and connect with the other device.You can pair your device with several Bluetooth ®
 devices, but you can only connect to one
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							To pair your device with another Bluetooth®
 device
1 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth ®
 function activated
and is visible to other Bluetooth ®
 devices.
2 From your device’s Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth  .
4 Drag the slider beside  Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth ®
 function. A list of
available Bluetooth ®
 devices appears.
5 Tap the Bluetooth ®
 device you want to pair with.
6 Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth ®
 device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Tap the Bluetooth ®
 device you want to connect to.
To Unpair a Bluetooth ®
 Device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Under  Paired devices , tap 
 beside the name of the device you want to unpair.
4 Tap  Forget .
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth ®
 technology
Share items with other Bluetooth ®
 compatible devices such as phones or computers.
You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth ®
 function, such as:
• Photos and videos
• Music and other audio files
• Contacts
• Web pages
To send items using Bluetooth ®
1 Receiving device:  Make sure the Bluetooth ®
 function is turned on and that the
device is visible to other Bluetooth ®
 devices.
2 Sending device:  Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3 Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press 
. Other
ways to send an item may exist.
4 Select  Bluetooth .
5 Turn on Bluetooth ®
 if you are asked to do so.
6 Tap the name of the receiving device.
7 Receiving device:  If asked, accept the connection.
8 Sending device:  If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9 Receiving device:  Accept the incoming item.
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							To receive items using Bluetooth®
1 Make sure that the Bluetooth ®
 function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth ®
devices.
2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested
passcode.
4 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
5 Tap  Accept  to start the file transfer.
6 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward.
7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth®
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Press 
 and select  Show received files .
One-touch setup
You can use the One-touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several
features that work wirelessly between two Xperia™ devices. For example, you can use
One-touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and
Xperia Link™. Once you’ve completed the setup, then you only need one touch every
time to launch these features.
The One-touch setup function is activated using NFC. Other One-touch features include
Bluetooth® and Media Server. For more information about the setup of Screen mirroring,
Media Server, NFC and Bluetooth®, refer to the relevant sections of the User guide.
To start One-touch setup on your device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > One-touch setup . The NFC
function is automatically turned on.
3 Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia™ device is turned on.
4 Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active.
5 Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device
touches the other. The One-touch setup function launches automatically.
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							Smart apps and features that save youtime
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the
FM radio application when you connect a headset.
You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use
the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at
certain times of the day. For example, when you connect your headset between 7 am
and 9 am, you can decide that:
• the FM radio application starts;
• your favorite social networking app opens, for example, Facebook;
• the ring volume is set to vibrate.
With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags
or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific
accessory for more information.If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary
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							To Create a Smart Connect™ Event
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap .
2 If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap  OK to close the
introduction screen.
3 On the  Events tab, tap 
.
4 If you are creating an event for the first time, tap  OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5 Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the
connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
6 Tap 
 to continue.
7 Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8 Tap 
 to continue.
9 Set an event name, then tap  Finish.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To Edit a Smart Connect™ Event
1 Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2 On the  Events tab, tap an event.
3 If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
4 Tap  Edit event , then adjust the settings as desired.
To Delete an Event
1 Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2 On the  Events tab, touch and hold the event you want to delete, then tap  Delete
event .
3 Tap  Delete  to confirm.
You can also open the event you want to delete, then tap  > Delete event  > Delete .
To Set Smart Connect™ to Read out Incoming Text Messages
1 Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Mark the checkbox beside  Text to speech, then confirm activation, if necessary.
If this feature is turned on, all incoming messages are read aloud. To protect your privacy, you
may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work, for
example.
Managing Accessories
Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can
connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a
wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications
and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories
are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each
accessory.
To Pair and Connect an Accessory
1 Start the Smart Connect™ application. If you are opening Smart Connect™ for
the first time, tap  OK to close the introduction screen.
2 Tap  Accessories , then tap 
.
3 Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is not already on, then tap the name of the
accessory that you want to pair and connect with.
4 If required, enter a passcode, or confirm the same passcode on both your device
and the accessory.
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