Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory
1 Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2 Start the Smart Connect™ application.
3 Tap  Accessories , then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4 Adjust the desired settings.
Using your device as a wallet
Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of
your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that
when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your device
touches a card reader. For more information about NFC, see 
NFC on page 114 .
Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions.
To manage payment services
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Tap & pay . A list of payment services appears.
3 Manage the payment services as desired, for example, change your default
payment service.
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							Travel and maps
Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use informationfrom mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine
your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
To Enable or Disable Location Services
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Location , then tap the on-off switch accordingly to enable
or disable location services.
3 If you selected to enable location services in step 2, tap  Agree to confirm.
Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes foryour location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS
signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another
location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, andreceive detailed directions to your destination.
The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection when used online. You
may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to
http://support.google.com and click the “Maps for mobile” link.
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							To Use Google Maps™
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Maps.
Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network, you might need to access the
Internet using cellular data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming.
To Activate Data Roaming
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks .
3 Drag the slider beside  Data roaming to the right.
You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off.
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB
cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls.
Some applications may not be available during MirrorLink™ connection. Also, protected data,
such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made
available via MirrorLink™.
To connect your device to a car infotainment system
• Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The
screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system.
You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between your device and the
infotainment system is not established automatically.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
1 Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a
USB cable.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > MirrorLink™ .
4 Tap  Start MirrorLink™ , then tap OK.
5 If the connection still fails, tap  Network address to change to another network
address in case the same network address is being used by other services such
as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®, and then try again.
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							Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory
card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To Turn on Airplane Mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More .
3 Drag the slider beside  Airplane mode to the right.
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							Calendar and alarm clock
Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and
synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for
example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar
events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select
which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind
you. Also, 
 appears in the status bar.
1Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view2Return to the current date3Access settings and other options4Flick left or right to browse more quickly5Selected date6Agenda for the selected day7Add a calendar event
To Create a Calendar Event
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
.
3 If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts, select the
account you want to add this event to. If you only want to add this event on your
device, tap  Device calendar .
4 Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.
5 To save the event and send out invites, tap  Save.
To view a calendar event
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap the event you want to view.
To View Multiple Calendars
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then find and tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then mark the checkboxes for the calendars you want to view.
To zoom the calendar view
• When the  Week or the  Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
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							To display national holidays in the Calendar application
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  National holidays .
4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap  OK.
To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings > Birthdays .
3 Drag the slider beside  Birthdays to the right, then select the contact group you
want to display birthdays for.
To Display Weather Forecasts in the Calendar Application
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  Weather forecast , then drag the slider beside  Weather forecast to the right.
4 If location services are disabled, tap  Home location, then search for the city you
want to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see Using Location Services on
the 122 page.
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  Weather forecast .
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
Alarm and Clock
You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm
signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your generaltime settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
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							7Turn an alarm on or off8Add a new alarm
To Set a New Alarm
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Alarm & clock .
3 Tap 
.
4 Tap  Time  and select the desired value.
5 Tap  OK.
6 If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7 Tap  Save .
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
• Tap  Snooze .
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
• Slide 
 to the right.
To Edit an Existing Alarm
1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2 Make the desired changes.
3 Tap  Save .
To turn an alarm on or off
• Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to the
on or off position.
To delete an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you want
to delete.
2 Tap  Delete alarm , then tap 
Yes.
To Set the Sound for an Alarm
1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2 Tap  Alarm sound  and select an option, or tap 
 and select a music file.
3 Tap  Done , then tap 
Save.
To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2 Drag the volume slider under  Alarm volume to the desired position.
3 Tap  Save .
To Set a Recurring Alarm
1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2 Tap  Repeat .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap  OK.
4 Tap  Save .
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm
1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2 Mark the  Vibrate checkbox.
3 Tap  Save .
To Set the Side Keys Behavior
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit.
2 Tap  Side keys behavior , then select the desired behavior of side keys when they
are pressed during the alarm.
3 Tap  Save .
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							Accessibility
Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of
the touchscreen three times in succession.
To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Accessibility  > Magnification gestures .
3 Tap the on-off switch.
To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen
1 Ensure  Magnification gestures  is enabled.
2 Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
Large Text
You can enable the Large Text option to increase the default size of text displayed on your device.
To Enable or Disable Large Text
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Accessibility .
3 Drag the slider next to  Large text.
Color Correction The Color correction setting adjusts how colors are displayed on the screen for userswho are color blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colors.
To Enable Color Correction
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Accessibility  > 
Color correction .
3 Tap the on-off switch.
4 Tap  Correction mode , then select the appropriate color sensitivity.
Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with
standard hearing aids.
To enable or disable hearing aid compatibility
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Call .
3 Drag the slider beside  Hearing aids.
TalkBack
TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken
feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack
describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications, and messages.
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							To Enable TalkBack
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Accessibility  > TalkBack .
3 Tap the on-off switch and then tap  OK.
To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap  Settings.TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap
the  Exit button twice.
To Disable TalkBack
1 From your Homescreen, double-tap 
.
2 Find and double-tap  Settings > Accessibility  > TalkBack .
3 Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap  OK.
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode
The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of
hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service.
To Enable TTY Mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Call  > TTY mode .
3 Select the applicable TTY mode.
Slow Talk
The Slow talk feature slows down the speech of the other party while you are on a call.
To Enable or Disable Slow Talk
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Call .
3 Drag the slider beside  Slow talk to the on or off position.
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							Support and maintenance
Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting
guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related
information.
To Access the Support Application
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
, then select the required support item.
For the best available support, we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the
Support application.
Help in menus and applications
Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is
normally indicated by 
 in the specific applications.
Computer Tool Xperia™ Companion is available to help you connect your device to a computer and
manage content, such as camera and multimedia content, browse files on your device,
and manage your device’s software.
Xperia™ CompanionXperia™ Companion is computer software with a collection of tools and applications youcan use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you
can:
• Update or repair your device’s software.
• Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
• Back up and restore content on your computer.
• Sync multimedia content—camera content, music, and playlists—between your device
and computer.
• Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an Internet-connected computer running one of
the following operating systems:
• Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 7 or later
• Mac OS ®
 X 10.8 or later
Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at
http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™ Companion for Mac
at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac .
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software
update is available, 
 appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates
manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use
the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer to update
your device.
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