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Sony 1289-4869, 1289-4870, 1289-4871, 1289-4874, 1290-0538 User Manual

User guide
™
Xperia
D6603/D6653
Z3

Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User guide........................................................................ 7
Overview............................................................................................7
Assembly........................................................................................... 8
Screen protection.............................................................................. 9
Starting your device for the first time...............................................10
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................11
Device security.............................................................................13
Making sure your device is protected..............................................13
Screen lock......................................................................................13
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................15
SIM card protection ........................................................................19
Finding the identification number of your device.............................19
Finding a lost device .......................................................................20
Learning the basics......................................................................22
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................22
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................24
Home screen....................................................................................24
Application screen........................................................................... 26
Navigating applications....................................................................27
Small apps.......................................................................................27
Widgets............................................................................................28
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 29
Background and themes..................................................................30
Battery and power management..................................................... 30
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................31
Recording your screen.....................................................................31
Notifications.....................................................................................32
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 34
Application overview........................................................................36
Downloading applications............................................................38
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................38
Downloading applications from other sources................................38
Internet and networks.................................................................. 39
Browsing the web............................................................................39
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................39
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................40
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................42
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Controlling data usage.....................................................................43
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................44
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................45
Synchronising data on your device..............................................46
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 46
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................46
Basic settings...............................................................................48
Accessing settings...........................................................................48
Volume settings .............................................................................. 48
Do not disturb mode settings.......................................................... 49
Screen settings................................................................................50
Application settings......................................................................... 51
Resetting your applications............................................................. 52
Daydream.........................................................................................53
Language settings............................................................................53
Date and time...................................................................................54
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................54
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................54
Enhancing the sound output............................................................55
Noise cancellation............................................................................55
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................55
Typing text................................................................................... 58
On-screen keyboard........................................................................58
Phonepad.........................................................................................59
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 60
Editing text.......................................................................................60
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................60
Calling.......................................................................................... 62
Making calls.....................................................................................62
Receiving calls.................................................................................63
Ongoing calls...................................................................................65
Using the call log............................................................................. 65
Forwarding calls...............................................................................66
Restricting calls................................................................................66
Multiple calls....................................................................................67
Conference calls..............................................................................67
Voicemail..........................................................................................68
Emergency calls...............................................................................68
Contacts ......................................................................................69
Transferring contacts.......................................................................69
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................70
Adding and editing contacts............................................................71
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Adding medical and emergency contact information......................72
Favourites and groups.....................................................................73
Sending contact information............................................................74
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 74
Backing up contacts........................................................................74
Messaging and chat.....................................................................76
Reading and sending messages......................................................76
Organising your messages.............................................................. 77
Calling from a message................................................................... 78
Messaging settings..........................................................................78
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................78
Email.............................................................................................79
Setting up email...............................................................................79
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 79
Organising your email messages.....................................................80
Email account settings.....................................................................81
Gmail™............................................................................................81
Music ...........................................................................................83
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 83
Listening to music............................................................................83
Music home screen menu................................................................84
Playlists............................................................................................85
Sharing music..................................................................................86
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................86
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................86
FM radio.......................................................................................88
Listening to the radio.......................................................................88
Favourite radio channels..................................................................89
Sound settings.................................................................................89
Camera.........................................................................................90
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 90
Face detection.................................................................................91
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................91
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 92
General camera settings..................................................................92
Still camera settings.........................................................................95
Video camera settings..................................................................... 99
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 103
Viewing photos and videos............................................................103
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................104
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................105
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................106
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Hiding photos and videos..............................................................106
Album home screen menu.............................................................107
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................108
Videos........................................................................................ 110
Watching videos in the Video application......................................110
Transferring video content to your device ....................................111
Managing video content................................................................ 111
Movie Creator................................................................................ 111
Connectivity............................................................................... 113
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............113
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................113
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................114
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 116
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................117
NFC................................................................................................117
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................119
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................122
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........122
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................124
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 124
Travel and maps.........................................................................125
Using location services..................................................................125
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 125
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 126
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................126
Airplane mode................................................................................127
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 128
Calendar.........................................................................................128
Alarm and clock.............................................................................129
Accessibility............................................................................... 132
Magnification gestures...................................................................132
Large text.......................................................................................132
Colour correction...........................................................................132
Simple Home screen......................................................................132
Hearing aid compatibility...............................................................132
TalkBack........................................................................................133
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................133
Slow talk........................................................................................ 133
Support and maintenance..........................................................134
Support for your device.................................................................134
Computer tools..............................................................................134
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Updating your device.....................................................................135
Memory and storage......................................................................136
Managing files using a computer...................................................137
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 138
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................140
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................141
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................142
Recycling your device....................................................................143
Limitations to services and features..............................................143
Legal information........................................................................... 143
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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ Z3 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 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
on page 135 .
device
To check the current software version of your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.

Overview

Updating your
1 Charging/Notification light 2 Headset jack 3 Second microphone 4 Proximity/Light sensor 5 Ear speaker/Second speaker 6 Front camera lens 7 Cover for nano SIM and memory card slot 8 Power key 9 Volume/Zoom key 10 Camera key 11 Main microphone/Speaker
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12 Main camera lens 13 Camera light 14 GPS antenna area 15 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 16 Cover for charger/USB cable port 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Charging dock connector 19 Strap 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.
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To insert the nano SIM card
If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder.
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card holder, then reinsert the holder.
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
Remove the memory card slot cover.
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.
To remove the nano SIM card
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
Remove the nano SIM card.
Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot.
Re-attach the cover.
To remove the memory card
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
Press the memory card inwards and then release it immediately.
Draw the memory card fully outwards and remove it.
Re-attach the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off as described in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap Settings > Storage, then tap beside SD card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
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accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

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 online 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.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
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.
Press and hold down the power key
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
Wait a while for the device to start.
until the device vibrates.
To turn off the device
Press and hold down the power key
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:
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Download and install applications from Google Play™.
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Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
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Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
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Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
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Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
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Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com
.
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
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If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts

Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
power management
on page 30 .
Battery and
.
To charge your device
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.
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Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account on your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is protected, you can:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern screen lock to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see
on page 13 .
lock
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Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or wiped. For more information, see
Why do I need a Google™ account?
page 10 .
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Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost device. For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 20 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
When your device is protected, you need to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information depending on the protection features you are using. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Screen
on
Factory Data Reset protection
Protection by my Xperia
Android™ Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account. This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service. The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.

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:
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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.
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To create a screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
Follow the instructions in your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds before you can try again.
To change screen lock type
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
To change the screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap
Done.
To create a screen lock password
From your Home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Screen lock >
Password.
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap
Done.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
.
screen lock types is enabled.
Tap Swipe, then tap Yes, remove if requested.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you might be able to reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you have performed a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see page 20 .
Finding a lost device
on
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To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
using any Internet-connected device.
code.
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.

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.
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Make sure that 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.
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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
Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for your screen lock.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Trust agents.
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
Find and tap Smart Lock.
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter this screen lock any time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
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:
•
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.
•
Trusted face —Unlock your phone by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice — Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it.
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Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You 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 that 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 the 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
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device.
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired devices appear in this list.
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
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
Tap the device that you want to remove.
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 possibility that 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 up to 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 lock screen 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.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery­saving 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 that you have added as a trusted location. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that
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location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
Tap Turn on this location.
To edit your home location
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select your home location.
Tap Edit.
In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
.
location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place that 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
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
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
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Tap Add trusted place.
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this location.
Alternatively, 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.
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
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select the place that you want to edit.
Tap Edit address.
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.
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
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select the place that you want to remove.
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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
Drag the slider beside Off to the right, then tap Continue.
Using On-body detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following behaviours:
•
When your device senses that it's on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
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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 vehicles, 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 make 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
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
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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
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position.
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
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the Off position.
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
Tap Change SIM PIN.
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
Enter the PUK code and tap .
Enter a new PIN code and tap
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 to get a new SIM card.
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Finding the identification number of your device

Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.
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To view your IMEI number
Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
Draw the memory card outwards and remove it fully.
Insert a fingernail, or a sharp object such as a pen, into the hole in the label tray, then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.

Finding a lost device

If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
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Locate your device on a map.
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Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.
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Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it.
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As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.
*#06#.
The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.
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To activate the my Xperia service
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
If prompted, sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network account, or create a new one if you don’t have one.
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device.
If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
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Find and show where your device is located.
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Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock screen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.
To activate Android™ Device Manager
If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner.
Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position.
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service, go to your Google™ account.
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www.android.com/devicemanager
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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping
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Open or select an item.
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Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
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Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
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Move an item.
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Activate an item-specific menu.
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Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
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Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.
Swiping
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Scroll up or down a list.
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Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
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Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
Screen lock
See
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To activate the screen
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Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
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When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
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Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap
To delete a pane from your Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap the top right corner of the pane.
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Home screen settings
You can use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings. For example, you can adjust the size of icons on your Home screen.
To uninstall an application from the Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
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To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap .
Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
From your Home screen, tap .
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
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Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
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When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
When the Application screen is open, tap
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
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To arrange applications on the Application screen
When the Application screen is open, tap .
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.

Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 3 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 4 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
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Press .
To close all the recently used applications
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Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
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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 favourites bar. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
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To open a small app
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
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Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
From the favourites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
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
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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 minimise a small app
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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 favourites bar
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Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
Open the favourites bar, then tap .
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
Tap
Select a widget.
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To remove a widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to Remove from Home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
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 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.
Widgets > Shortcuts and then select an application from
To move an item on the Home screen
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Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the new location.
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To remove an item from the Home screen
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Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to
Remove from Home screen on the top of the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
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Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
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Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
Tap the folder to open it.
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Themes.
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 how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate Battery saver to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. An overview appears showing battery usage data and an estimated battery time.
Review the information, then proceed as required, for example, uninstall an application or restrict its usage.
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