Sony Xperia Z User Guide

							To change the settings of an EAS account
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Tap  Mail, then tap 
.
3 Tap  Settings  and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Tap  Mail, then tap 
.
3 Tap  Settings  and select an EAS account.
4 Tap  Check frequency  > Check frequency  and select an interval option.
To Remove an EAS Account
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 > Settings  > Accounts .
2 Under  Accounts , tap Exchange ActiveSync , then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3 Tap 
, then tap  Remove account .
4 Tap  Remove account  again to confirm.
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							Basic settingsAccessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings .
To view information about your device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone .
To open the Quick settings panel
• Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward.
To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel
1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap 
.
2 In the bar at the top of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick setting
you want to add, then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen.
To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel
1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap 
.
2 Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback. You can set your device to silent mode and decide how long
your device will be in silent mode manually. You can also preset when your device will be
in silent mode automatically.
To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key
• Press the volume key up or down.
To Adjust the Media Playing Volume with the Volume Key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down, even
when the screen is locked.
To Turn On Vibrate Mode
• Press the volume key down or up until 
 appears in the status bar.
To Activate Silent Mode
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Select a time interval.
Silent Mode Setting Options
IndefinitelyKeep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on.For one hourKeep the device silent for one hour. You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the
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							To Schedule Silent Mode Time Intervals
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap
Done .
4 To adjust the start time, tap  Start time and select a value, then tap  OK.
5 To adjust the end time, tap  End time and select a value, then tap  OK. Your device
stays in silent mode during the selected time interval.
Setting Exceptions for Silent Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in silent mode and you
can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common
types of exceptions include:
• Events and reminders
• Calls
• Messages
• Alarms
To Allow Exceptions to Sound in Silent Mode
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Drag the slider beside  Allow exceptions to the right.
To Set Notifications as Exceptions in Silent Mode
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Tap 
.
3 Under  Exceptions in silent mode , drag the relevant sliders to the right.
To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Calls/messages from .
4 Select an option.
To Allow Alarms to Sound in Silent Mode
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Drag the slider beside  Allow alarm to the right.
To Allow Exceptions to Sound during a Pre-Set Silent Mode Time Interval
1 Press the volume key down until 
 appears in the status bar.
2 Tap 
.
3 Drag the slider beside  Exceptions to the right.
To Adjust the Volume Levels
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification .
3 Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions.
You can also press the volume key up or down and tap  to adjust the ringtone, media
playback, or alarm volume levels separately.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification .
3 Drag the slider beside  Also vibrate for calls to the right.
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							To Set a Ringtone
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > Phone ringtone .
3 Select an option from the list or tap 
 and select a music file saved on your device.
4 To confirm, tap  Done.
To Select the Notification Sound
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > Notification sound .
3 Select an option from the list or tap 
 and select a music file saved on your device.
4 To confirm, tap  Done.
Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the
application settings.
To Enable Touch Tones
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > Other sounds .
3 Drag the sliders beside  Dialpad tones and Touch sounds  to the right.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network
operator.
To set up a SIM card lock
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock .
3 Mark the  Lock SIM card  checkbox.
4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap  OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
To remove a SIM card lock
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock .
3 Unmark the  Lock SIM card  checkbox.
4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 From the Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock .
3 Tap  Change SIM PIN .
4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
6 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1 Enter the PUK code and tap 
.
2 Enter a new PIN code and tap 
.
3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap 
.
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
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							Screen settingsTo Adjust the Screen Brightness
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Display  > Brightness level .
3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To Set the Screen to Vibrate on Touch
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Sound & notification  > Other sounds .
3 Drag the slider beside  Vibrate on touch to the right. The screen now vibrates
when you tap soft keys and certain applications.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Display  > Sleep .
3 Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
Screen Pinning
Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific
application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home
navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from
being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another
person to make it harder for them to access more than one application. For example,
you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the screen to the Camera
application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Email.
Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning
a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the screen.
To Activate Screen Pinning
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Security  > 
Screen pinning .
3 Drag the slider to the right.
4 If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag
the slider beside  Lock device when unpinning  to the right, then select an option. If
you already have a screen lock enabled, then drag the slider to activate the
relevant security option after you activate screen pinning.
A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.
To Pin a Screen
1 Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device.
2 Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin.
3 Tap 
.
4 To display the screen pinning icon 
, swipe upward.
5 Tap 
.
6 In the pop-up window that appears, tap  Got it.
To Unpin a Screen
1 On the pinned screen, touch and hold 
 and  at the same time.
2 Release both buttons.
If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to
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							DaydreamDaydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos or a
slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings.
To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Display  > Daydream .
3 Drag the slider to the right.
To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Display  > Daydream .
3 Drag the slider to the right.
4 Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.
To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Display  > Daydream .
3 Drag the slider to the right.
4 To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap 
, then tap  Start now.
5 To set automatic activation options, tap 
, then tap  When to daydream , and select
an option.
Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed
below in order of weakest to strongest:
• Swipe
– no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen
• Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
• PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
• Password
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™
device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company
or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.
To change screen lock type
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock .
3 Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
To create a screen lock pattern
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock  > Pattern .
3 Follow the instructions on your device.
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							To change the screen lock pattern
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings> Security  > Screen lock .
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap  Pattern  and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock  > PIN .
3 Enter a numeric PIN, then tap  Continue.
4 Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap  OK.
5 Follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock  > Password .
3 Enter a password, then tap  Continue.
4 Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap  OK.
5 Follow the instructions on your device.
To Activate The Swipe Unlock Function
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock .
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
screen lock types is enabled.
4 Tap  Swipe .
Unlocking Your Device Automatically
The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock
automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example,
when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the following
steps in the order given:
• Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
• Make sure all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order to
ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date Google
Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
• Enable Smart Lock.
• Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.
To Enable Smart Lock
1 Make sure you’ve set a pattern, PIN, or password for your screen lock.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Trust agents .
4 Drag the slider beside  Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5 Tap the back arrow next to  Trust agents.
6 Find and tap  Smart Lock.
7 Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter this screen lock every
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8 Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting When to Keep the Device Automatically Unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
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							•Trusted devices  – keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
• Trusted places  – keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
• On-body detection  – Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device with
you.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you
restart it.
Connecting to Trusted Bluetooth® DevicesYou can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a "trusted" device and keep your
Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices
you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a
Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass
the added security of a lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally
in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still
need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.
To Add a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1 Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device you
want to add as a trusted device.
2 In the Smart Lock menu, tap  Trusted devices.
3 Tap  Add trusted device  > Bluetooth .
4 Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
5 Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock
your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To Remove a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Security  > 
Smart Lock  > 
Trusted devices .
3 Tap the device you want to remove.
4 Tap  Remove trusted device .
Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by
imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby.
Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from
someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine that you're using a secure connection, you'll get a
notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the
trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your
device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these
factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances of up to 325 feet (100 meters).
If someone takes your Xperia™ device while it's near a trusted device, they may be able
to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.
Connecting to Trusted Places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to
work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow your device to use your current location.
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							To set up trusted places, first make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving
location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
physical walls of your home or other area you have added as a trusted location. This feature
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 260 feet (80 meters). Also, be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized
equipment could unlock your device.
To Add Your Home Location
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  >Trusted places  > Home .
4 Tap  Turn on this location .
To Edit Your Home Location
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  > Trusted places .
4 Select your home location.
5 Tap  Edit.
6 In the search bar, enter the location you want to use as your home location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place you want to add
might be different from the actual address. To ensure better location accuracy, you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To Remove Your Home Location
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  >Trusted places  > Home .
4 Tap  Turn off this location .
Using Custom Locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To Add a Custom Place
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  > Trusted places .
4 Tap  Add trusted place .
5 To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap  Select this location.
6 Alternately, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the
address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested
address, tap the address.
7 To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap  Select this location.
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							To Edit a Custom Place
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  > Trusted places .
4 Select the place you want to edit.
5 Tap  Edit address .
6 To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address.
Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap
the address.
7 To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap  Select this location.
To Remove a Custom Place
1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the  High accuracy
or  Battery saving  setting.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  > Trusted places .
4 Select the place you want to remove.
5 Tap  Delete .
Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It
Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you
have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket, or bag. The
accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it's being
carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put
down.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To Enable On-Body Detection
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > 
Security  > 
Smart Lock  > 
On-body detection .
3 Drag the slider beside  Off to the right, then tap  OK.
Using On-body Detection When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviors:
• When your device senses that it's on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
• Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer on your body, your
device locks automatically.
• After you put your device down, for example, if you place it on a table, your device can
take up to one minute to lock.
• After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
• Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land-based vehicles), your
device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.
• When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To Turn Off On-Body Detection
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Smart Lock  > On-body detection .
3 Drag the slider beside  On to the right.
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