Sony Xperia Z3 User Guide

							Shortcuts and foldersUse shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.1Access a folder containing applications2Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2 In the customisation menu, tap  Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap  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 Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to 
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, 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.
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							Background and themesYou can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and differentthemes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Wallpapers  and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap  Themes , then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Personalization > Lock screen .
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
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 the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
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.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on
your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create
tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips
are automatically saved in Album.
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							1Minimise/Resume the record screen window2Record your screen3Record your screen when the front camera is activated4Access the screen recording settings5Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap 
.
3 When the record screen window is open, tap 
. The timer for recording
appears.
4 To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap 
.
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1 When the record screen window is open, tap 
 to make front camera screen
recording window appears.
2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap 
.
3 To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap 
.
4 To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap 
.
When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag  to resize the window, and
tap 
 to record a still picture.
To view the recent screen recordings
• After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to
view the most recent recordings of your screen.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications.
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							To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap  Clear .
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.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strengthNo signalRoamingLTE is availableGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableMobile data network is availableSending and downloading LTE dataSending and downloading GPRS data24This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 
						

							Sending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataSending and downloading mobile dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingSTAMINA mode is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setGPS is activatedSynchronisation is ongoingProblem with sign-in or synchronisationYour device is ready to connect  to other ANT+™ capable devices
Notification iconsThe following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email messageNew text message or multimedia messageNew voicemailUpcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe device is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding is turned onA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are availableSoftware updates are availableDownloading dataUploading data25This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 
						

							More (undisplayed) notifications
Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.Access your downloaded applications.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 colleagues around the world.Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.Search for information in your device and on the web.View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content
with your friends.Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos.Optimise 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, album and other info.Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
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							Download and install new applications and updates.Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in allareas.27This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.  
						

							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 Home screen, 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 that 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.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security .
3 Mark the  Unknown sources  checkbox.
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 inmost 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 Home screen, 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.
1Go to the homepage2Search and address field3Refresh the page4Access browser tabs5View help and options6Go back a page in the browser history
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. Contact your network operator for detailed information.
• 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
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							successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for network coverage,
mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Home screen, 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 thentry again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Mobile networks .
3 Check whether the  Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1 From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 emails. 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 Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
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