Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							1Press and hold down the power key  until the device vibrates.
2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap 
.
3 Wait a while for the device to start.Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap 
.
To Turn off the Device
1 Press and hold down the power key 
 until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap  Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading
Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™
account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:
• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
• Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
• Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to 
http://support.google.com.
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
To Set up a Google™ Account on Your Device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Accounts  > Add account  > Google .
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at 
www.google.com/accounts.
Charging your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. The battery
level may be very low, depending on how long the device was in the box before you
purchased it. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30
minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about how to improve battery performance in 
Battery
and power management
 on page 24 .
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							To charge your device
1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon 
 appears.
Battery notification light status
GreenThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%RedThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%OrangeThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Multiple User Accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately
to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while.
The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only
the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there
are two different types of accounts:
• Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device.
• Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your
device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
About the Regular User Account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to
three regular user accounts on your device.
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							To Add a Regular User Account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device
for the first time.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Users  > Add user .
4 Tap  OK. The new account is created.
5 Tap  SET UP NOW . The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added
user appears in the top-right corner.
6 Unlock the screen by swiping upward.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
In cases where the person using the new account wants to set up the account but is not
available at the time, you can tap  NOT NOW in step 5. When the user is ready, they can select
Users  under  Settings  and see the new account, which appears as  New user. Just tap the
account and follow the instructions to finish setting it up.You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap  Add user.
To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS
1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Users .
4 Tap 
 beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside  Allow
phone calls and SMS  to the right.
To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device
1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > 
Users .
4 Tap 
 beside the name of the user you want to delete, then tap  Remove user >
Delete .
About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account
for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only
the preinstalled apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the
session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The Guest User account is
preinstalled and cannot be deleted.
To Set Up the Guest User Account
1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Users  > Guest .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap  Add guest.
To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls
1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Users .
4 Tap 
 beside  Guest, then drag the slider beside  Allow phone calls to the right.
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							To clear the guest session data
1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Users .
4 Find and tap  Remove guest .
5 Tap  Remove .
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are
logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap
the user icon, then tap  Remove guest.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts
To Switch between Multiple User Accounts
1 To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, then tap
the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2 Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to. The lockscreen
for that user account appears.
When you switch to the guest account, tap  Start over if you want to wipe the previous
session, or tap  Yes, continue to continue the previous session.Each user can set their own lockscreen. See Screen lock on the 46 page.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts
There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
• Settings that can be changed by any user but affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®.
• Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
• Settings that are only visible to the owner but affect all users, such as VPN settings.
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							Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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							Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
• Scroll up or down a list.
• Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
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							Locking and Unlocking the ScreenWhen your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See 
Screen lock on
the 46 page.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key 
.
To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key 
.
Home screen
The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
• Press 
.
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							To browse the Home screen
Home screen panesYou can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap 
.
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap 
.
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap 
.
Homescreen Settings
Use the  Home Settings  shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
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							To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap  Home Settings .
2 Drag the slider beside  Auto rotation to the right.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap  Home Settings .
2 Tap  Icon size , then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
• Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap 
.
2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Make sure  Custom order  is selected under  SHOW APPS.
3 On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected, then
drag it to the new location.
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							To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Make sure  Custom order  is selected under  SHOW APPS.
3 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your finger.If Alphabetical  or Most used  is selected under  SHOW APPS instead of Custom order , you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Select the desired option under  SHOW APPS.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap  UNINSTALL . All uninstallable applications are indicated by 
 .
3 Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap  OK.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key 
 to exit, while
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
1Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application2Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets3Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar4Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen5Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press 
 .
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