Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your
device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, etc.Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when
you connect or disconnect an accessory.The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30
seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application
automatically determines the timeline to create its movie.Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
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							Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi ®
 to limit data traffic charges.To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Play Store.
3 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under  Settings  > Apps .
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. Changes made by the owner affect
all other users.
To Allow the Download of Applications from Other Sources
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Security .
3 Drag the slider beside  Unknown sources to the right.
4 Tap  OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
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							Internet and networks
Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link
to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
.
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap  Go
on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi-
Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet
and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
• For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-installed
on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages
right away.
• In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time
you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download
these settings later from the Settings menu.
• You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the
Internet and MMS settings again.
• If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not
working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services
from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA Mode Feature Overview on page 25 .
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
download Internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but the downloaded
settings are applicable to all users.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Internet settings .
3 Tap  Accept . Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, 
 appears in
the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
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							To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks .
3 Tap  Access Point Names  > 
.
4 Tap  Name  and enter a name as desired.
5 Tap  APN  and enter the access point name.
6 Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7 When you're done, tap 
, then tap  SAVE.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks .
3 Tap  Access Point Names .
4 To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button 
.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by 
 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
• Secured networks are indicated by 
 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To Turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Automatically
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap the on-off switch to turn on the  Wi-Fi function. All available Wi-Fi® networks
are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password. 
 is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap , then tap  Refresh. If you cannot connect to a  Wi-Fi
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/ .
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							To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap 
 > Add network .
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  information.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the
Advanced options  checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap  Save .
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.
To Enable Wi-Fi® Network Notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > 
Wi-Fi .
4 Tap 
 > Advanced .
5 Drag the slider beside  Network notification to the right.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Wi-Fi .
3 Tap 
, then tap  Advanced  > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep .
4 Select an option.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish
secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption
to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without
entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:
• Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a
router.
• PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which
you enter on the WPS-supported device.
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							To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS Button
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4 Tap 
 > Advanced  > WPS Push Button , then press the WPS button on the WPS-
supported device.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS PIN
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4 Tap 
 > Advanced  > WPS PIN Entry .
5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
• USB tethering
– share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
• Bluetooth® tethering
– share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.
• Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
– share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 10 other devices,
including devices that support WPS technology.
To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
4 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
5 Drag the slider beside  USB tethering to the right, then tap 
OK if prompted. 
 is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, drag the slider beside  USB tethering to the
left or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device
1 Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and
that cellular data traffic is activated on your device.
2 Your device : From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > 
More  > 
Tethering & portable hotspot  and then drag the
slider beside  Bluetooth tethering  to the right.
4 Bluetooth® device : Set up the device so it obtains its network connection using
Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device it is paired with under  Settings >
Bluetooth  > Paired devices , then mark the  Internet access checkbox.
5 Your device : Wait for 
 to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
6 To stop sharing your cellular data connection, drag the slider beside  Bluetooth
tethering  to the left.
The Bluetooth tethering
 function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the
Bluetooth® function.For more information about pairing and turning on cellular data, see To pair your device with
another Bluetooth® device
 on page 117 and To add a virtual private network on page 39 .
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							To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  information.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap  Save .
7 Tap 
, and drag the slider beside  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right.
8 If prompted, tap  OK to confirm. 
 appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi® hotspot is active.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, drag the slider beside  Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot  to the left.
To Alow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection
1 Ensure your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Tethering & portable hotspot  > Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings .
4 Drag the slider beside  Discoverable to the right.
5 Under  Configure Wi-Fi hotspot , make sure your portable hotspot is secured by a
password.
6 Tap  WPS Push Button , then follow the relevant instructions. Alternately, tap 
 >
WPS PIN Entry , then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
More  > 
Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network name (SSID)  for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap  Save .
Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over yourmobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control
over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Data usage .
3 Drag the slider beside  Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth®
connections.
To Set a Data Usage Warning
1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Data usage .
4 To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
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							To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit
1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Data usage .
4 Drag the slider beside  Set cellular data limit to the right, then tap  OK.
5 To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Data usage .
3 Tap the application you want to control, then drag the slider beside  Restrict app
background data  to the right and tap  OK.
4 To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap  App settings
and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To Check Your Data Usage
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Data usage .
3 Tap 
, then tap  Show Wi‑Fi .
4 To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi®, tap the  Wi-Fi
tab.
5 To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data
connection, tap the  Mobile tab.
Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on whichmobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of
network that you are connected to. Refer to 
Status Icons on page 28 to see what the
different status icons look like.
To select a network mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks .
3 Tap  Preferred network type , then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks  > Network operators .
3 Tap  Search mode , then select Manual.
4 Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To Activate Automatic Network Selection
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > Mobile networks  > Network operators .
3 Tap  Search mode , then select Automatic.
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							Virtual private networks (VPNs)Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access
resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN
connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users
who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the
internal network, for example, when they are traveling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For
detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network,
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
To add a virtual private network
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > VPN .
3 Tap 
.
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap  Save .
To connect to a virtual private network
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More  > VPN .
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap  Connect .
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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							Synchronizing data on your deviceSynchronizing with Online Accounts
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Accounts  > Add account , then select the account you want to
add.
3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To Synchronize Manually with an Online Account
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 > Settings  > Accounts .
2 Under  Accounts , select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to synchronize with. A list of items appears showing what can be
synchronized with the account.
3 Tap the items you want to synchronize.
To Remove an Online Account
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 > Settings  > Accounts .
2 Under  Accounts , select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to remove.
3 Tap 
, then tap  Remove account .
4 Tap  Remove account  again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your
corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device.
After setup, you can find your information in the  Mail, 
Calendar  and 
Contacts
applications.
To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization
1 Be sure to have your domain and server details available (as provided by your
corporate network administrator).
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Tap  Settings  > Accounts  > Add account  > Exchange ActiveSync .
4 Enter your corporate email address and password.
5 Tap  Next . Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then
tap  Next .
6 Tap  OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8 If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9 When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
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