Sony Xperia Z3 User Guide
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Contents Xperia™ Z3 User guide.................................................................. 6 Getting started ............................................................................... 7 About this User guide ........................................................................ 7 Overview ............................................................................................ 7 Assembly ........................................................................................... 8 Starting your device for the first time ...............................................10 Why do I need a Google™ account? ...............................................11 Charging your device ....................................................................... 11 Learning the basics ...................................................................... 13 Using the touchscreen ..................................................................... 13 Locking and unlocking the screen ...................................................15 Home screen .................................................................................... 15 Application screen ........................................................................... 17 Navigating applications....................................................................18 Small apps ....................................................................................... 19 Widgets ............................................................................................ 19 Shortcuts and folders ...................................................................... 21 Background and themes..................................................................22 Taking a screenshot ......................................................................... 22 Recording your screen ..................................................................... 22 Status and notifications ................................................................... 23 Icons in the status bar ..................................................................... 24 Application overview ........................................................................ 26 Downloading applications ............................................................ 28 Downloading applications from Google Play™ ...............................28 Downloading applications from other sources ................................28 Internet and networks .................................................................. 29 Browsing the web ............................................................................ 29 Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................29 Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................. 30 Sharing your mobile data connection ..............................................32 Controlling data usage ..................................................................... 34 Selecting mobile networks ............................................................... 35 Virtual private networks (VPNs) ........................................................ 35 Synchronising data on your device ..............................................37 Synchronising with online accounts ................................................37 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® .................37 Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer .............................38 2This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings............................................................................... 40 Accessing settings ........................................................................... 40 Sound, ringtone and volume ............................................................ 40 SIM card protection ......................................................................... 41 Screen settings ................................................................................ 41 Screen lock ...................................................................................... 42 Language settings............................................................................43 Date and time...................................................................................44 X-Reality™ for mobile ...................................................................... 44 Super-vivid mode.............................................................................44 Enhancing the sound output ............................................................ 45 Noise cancellation ............................................................................ 45 Typing text ................................................................................... 47 On-screen keyboard ........................................................................ 47 Phonepad.........................................................................................48 Entering text using voice input ........................................................ 49 Editing text ....................................................................................... 49 Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard ...............................................50 Calling .......................................................................................... 51 Making calls ..................................................................................... 51 Receiving calls ................................................................................. 52 Smart call handling .......................................................................... 53 Ongoing calls ................................................................................... 54 Using the call log ............................................................................. 54 Forwarding calls ............................................................................... 55 Restricting calls................................................................................55 Multiple calls .................................................................................... 55 Conference calls .............................................................................. 56 Voicemail..........................................................................................56 Emergency calls ............................................................................... 57 Contacts ....................................................................................... 58 Transferring contacts ....................................................................... 58 Searching and viewing contacts ...................................................... 59 Adding and editing contacts ............................................................ 60 Adding medical and emergency contact information ......................61 Favourites and groups ..................................................................... 62 Sending contact information............................................................63 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application ...................63 Backing up contacts ........................................................................ 63 Messaging and chat ..................................................................... 65 Reading and sending messages ...................................................... 65 Organising your messages .............................................................. 663This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calling from a message................................................................... 67 Messaging settings .......................................................................... 67 Instant messaging and video chat ...................................................67 Email.............................................................................................69 Setting up email ............................................................................... 69 Sending and receiving email messages ..........................................69 Email preview pane .......................................................................... 70 Organising your email messages ..................................................... 71 Email account settings ..................................................................... 71 Gmail™ ............................................................................................ 72 Music ............................................................................................ 73 Transferring music to your device ...................................................73 Listening to music ............................................................................ 73 Walkman® home screen menu ....................................................... 74 Playlists ............................................................................................ 76 Sharing music .................................................................................. 76 Enhancing the sound ....................................................................... 77 Visualiser ......................................................................................... 77 Recognising music with TrackID™ ..................................................77 Music Unlimited online service ........................................................ 79 FM radio ....................................................................................... 80 Listening to the radio ....................................................................... 80 Favourite radio channels .................................................................. 81 Sound settings ................................................................................. 81 Camera ......................................................................................... 82 Taking photos and recording videos ...............................................82 Face detection ................................................................................. 83 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces ..............................83 Adding the geographical position to your photos ...........................84 General camera settings .................................................................. 84 Still camera settings.........................................................................87 Video camera settings ..................................................................... 91 Photos and videos in Album ........................................................ 95 Viewing photos and videos .............................................................. 95 Sharing and managing photos and videos ......................................96 Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................97 Album home screen menu ............................................................... 98 Viewing your photos on a map ........................................................ 99 Videos ........................................................................................ 101 Watching videos in the Movies application ...................................101 Transferring video content to your device .....................................102 Managing video content ................................................................ 1024This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Video Unlimited service................................................................. 103 Connectivity ............................................................................... 104 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............104 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV .................104 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices ............................105 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/ DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller .............................................107 NFC ................................................................................................ 108 Bluetooth® wireless technology .................................................... 110 One-touch setup ............................................................................ 112 Smart apps and features that save you time .............................113 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect ............113 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................114 Using your device as a wallet ........................................................ 115 Travel and maps ......................................................................... 116 Using location services .................................................................. 116 Google Maps™ and navigation ..................................................... 117 Using data traffic when travelling ..................................................118 Using your device with a car infotainment system ........................118 Airplane mode ................................................................................ 119 Calendar and alarm clock .......................................................... 120 Calendar.........................................................................................120 Alarm and clock ............................................................................. 121 Support and maintenance .......................................................... 124 Support for your device ................................................................. 124 Computer tools .............................................................................. 124 Updating your device ..................................................................... 125 Finding a lost device ..................................................................... 126 IMEI number...................................................................................127 Battery and power management ................................................... 127 Memory and storage ...................................................................... 129 Managing files using a computer ...................................................130 Backing up and restoring content .................................................131 Restarting and resetting.................................................................133 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions .............................134 Recycling your device .................................................................... 135 Limitations to services and features ..............................................135 Legal information ........................................................................... 1365This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Getting startedAbout this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 125. To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version . Overview 1Charging/Notification light2Headset jack3Second microphone4Proximity/Light sensor5Ear speaker/Second speaker6Front camera lens7Cover for nano SIM and memory card slot8Power key9Volume/Zoom key10Camera key11Main microphone/Speaker7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
12Main camera lens13Camera light14GPS antenna area15Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area16Cover for charger/USB cable port17NFC™ detection area18Charging dock connector19Strap hole Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device. Also, don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the nano SIM cardIf you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically. 1 Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder. 2 Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder. 3 Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card holder, then reinsert the holder. 4 Re-attach the cover. Make sure you reinsert the nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation. When you drag the holder out to insert the nano SIM card, do not turn the holder around. To insert the memory card 1 Remove the memory card slot cover. 2 With the gold coloured contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover. To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the cover of the SIM card slot. 2 Pull out the SIM card holder. 3 Remove the SIM card. 4 Insert the SIM card holder back into its slot. 5 Re-attach the SIM card slot cover. 9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To remove the memory card 1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. 3 Draw the card outwards to remove it fully. Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet settings. You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time. 1 Press 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. 10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.