Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							To Close All the Recently Used Applications
• Tap 
 and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press 
.
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen,
to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of
currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press 
.
2 Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
• Tap 
 on the small app window.
To download a small app
1 From the favorites bar, tap 
, then tap  and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1 Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to 
.
2 Tap  OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the favorites bar, then tap 
.
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press 
.
2 Tap 
 >  > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap  OK.
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							WidgetsWidgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap  Widgets & Apps .
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to 
.
Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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							1Access an application using a shortcut2Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2 In the customization menu, tap  Widgets & Apps > 
Apps .
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap  Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts  and then select an application
from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications
available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To Move an Item on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Delete an Item from the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to 
.
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the  Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap  Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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							To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Wallpapers  and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Themes .
3 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps
and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can
also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to
improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  > App power consumption . An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time.
3 Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  > Battery usage .
To view the estimated battery time
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management .
Power-Saving Modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your
battery last longer:
STAMINA modeDisables Wi-Fi® and cellular data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance.  appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.Ultra STAMINA
modeLimits your device’s functionality for core tasks such as making phone calls and
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							Low battery modeModifies your device’s behavior, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the
screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage. 
appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Queue background
dataOptimizes outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.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 a power-saving mode.
To Activate a Power Saving Mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  .
3 To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name, and tap the on-off switch
to activate the chosen mode, if necessary. In some cases, tap  Activate and
confirm activation.
STAMINA Mode Feature Overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimize your battery
performance:
Extended standbyPrevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and cellular data when
the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused
when this feature is active.STAMINA clockKeeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power
key to check the time.Extended usageRestricts hardware performance when you are using your device.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 a STAMINA mode feature.
To Activate STAMINA Mode Features
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  , then tap STAMINA mode .
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Drag the sliders beside the features you want to activate, then tap  Activate, if
prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  , then tap STAMINA mode .
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Make sure the  Extended standby  feature is turned on, then tap  Apps active in
standby  > Add applications .
5 Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6 When you're done, tap  Done.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To Take a Screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap 
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
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							To view your screenshot
• Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
• The status bar
• The Notification panel
• The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2 To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
• Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
• Tap 
.
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
• Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
• Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
• Drag the notification downward.
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							Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your
lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive
content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at
all.
To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > When device is locked .
3 Select an option.
Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
contentGet all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be
visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as  Sensitive in the
App notifications  settings menu.Hide sensitive
notification contentYou must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for
this setting to be available.  Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when
sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming
email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.Don't show
notifications at allYou won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
Setting the Notification Level for an App
You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications. For example, you
can block all email notifications, prioritize Facebook™ notifications, and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > App notifications .
3 Select the app you want to change the notification settings for.
4 Drag the relevant slider to the right.
Notification levels and options for specific applications
BlockNever show notifications for the selected app.PriorityPriority level notifications appear on the lockscreen above all other notifications.SensitiveThis option is only available if you set up a PIN, password, or pattern as your screen lock and
selected  Show all notification content  under the When device is locked  setting. Notifications for
the app appear on your lockscreen but their content isn't visible.
Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
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							To Enable the Notification Light
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification .
3 Drag the slider beside  Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar Status Icons
No SIM cardSignal strengthNo signalRoamingSending and downloading LTE dataSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataSending and downloading cellular dataA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmittedBattery statusThe battery is chargingSTAMINA mode is activatedLow battery mode is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeAllow exceptions in silent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setGPS is activatedSynchronization is ongoingProblem with sign-in or synchronizationThe Hearing aid function is activatedDepending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services
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							To Manage Status Bar Icons
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Personalization  > System icons .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification icons
New text message or multimedia messageMissed callCall on holdCall forwarding is turned onNew voicemail messageNew email messageDownloading dataUploading dataMobile data is disabledPerform a basic setup of your deviceA software update is availableSystem updates are availableDownloading system updatesTap to install the downloaded system updatesUltra STAMINA mode is activatedScreenshot capturedNew Hangouts™ chat message has arrivedVideo chat with friends using the Hangouts™ applicationUpcoming calendar eventA small app is runningSmart Connect is activatedA song is playingThe radio is playingThe device is connected to a computer via a USB cableInternal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory cardWarningMore (undisplayed) notificationsNot all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
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							To Block an Application from Sending Notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > App notifications .
3 Select an application.
4 Drag the slider beside  Block to the right.
Application Overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage
bookmarks, text and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and
other information related to your contacts.Access your downloaded applications, documents, and pictures.Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members, and coworkers around the world.Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.Search for information on your device and on the web.View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.Use the Play Store™ application to download free and paid applications for your
device.Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with
your friends.Use the Music application to organize and play music, audio books and podcasts.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial
function.Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
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