Sony D6653, D6603 User Manual

User guide
Xperia
D6603/D6653
Z3

Contents

Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Learning the basics......................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen...........................................................................16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps.......................................................................................18
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................20
Background and themes..................................................................21
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Recording your screen.....................................................................21
Status and notifications...................................................................22
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................23
Application overview........................................................................25
Downloading applications............................................................27
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................27
Downloading applications from other sources................................27
Internet and networks..................................................................28
Browsing the web............................................................................28
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................28
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................29
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................31
Controlling data usage.....................................................................33
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................34
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................34
Synchronising data on your device..............................................36
Synchronising with online accounts................................................36
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................36
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................37
Basic settings...............................................................................39
Accessing settings...........................................................................39
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Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................39
SIM card protection.........................................................................40
Screen settings................................................................................40
Screen lock......................................................................................41
Language settings............................................................................42
Date and time...................................................................................43
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................43
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................43
Enhancing the sound output............................................................44
Noise cancellation............................................................................44
Typing text...................................................................................46
On-screen keyboard........................................................................46
Phonepad.........................................................................................47
Entering text using voice input........................................................48
Editing text.......................................................................................48
Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard...............................................49
Calling..........................................................................................50
Making calls.....................................................................................50
Receiving calls.................................................................................51
Smart call handling..........................................................................52
Ongoing calls...................................................................................53
Using the call log.............................................................................53
Forwarding calls...............................................................................54
Restricting calls................................................................................54
Multiple calls....................................................................................54
Conference calls..............................................................................55
Voicemail..........................................................................................55
Emergency calls...............................................................................56
Contacts.......................................................................................57
Transferring contacts.......................................................................57
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................58
Adding and editing contacts............................................................59
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................60
Favourites and groups.....................................................................61
Sending contact information............................................................62
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................62
Backing up contacts........................................................................62
Messaging and chat.....................................................................64
Reading and sending messages......................................................64
Organising your messages..............................................................65
Calling from a message...................................................................66
Messaging settings..........................................................................66
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Instant messaging and video chat...................................................66
Email.............................................................................................68
Setting up email...............................................................................68
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................68
Email preview pane..........................................................................69
Organising your email messages.....................................................70
Email account settings.....................................................................70
Gmail™............................................................................................71
Music............................................................................................72
Transferring music to your device...................................................72
Listening to music............................................................................72
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................73
Playlists............................................................................................75
Sharing music..................................................................................75
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................76
Visualiser .........................................................................................76
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................76
Music Unlimited online service........................................................78
FM radio.......................................................................................79
Listening to the radio.......................................................................79
Favourite radio channels..................................................................80
Sound settings.................................................................................80
Camera.........................................................................................81
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................81
Face detection.................................................................................82
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................82
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................83
General camera settings..................................................................83
Still camera settings.........................................................................86
Video camera settings.....................................................................90
Photos and videos in Album........................................................94
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................94
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................95
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................96
Album home screen menu...............................................................97
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................98
Videos........................................................................................100
Watching videos in the Movies application...................................100
Transferring video content to your device.....................................101
Managing video content................................................................101
Video Unlimited service.................................................................102
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Connectivity...............................................................................103
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............103
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................103
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................104
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/
DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller.............................................106
NFC................................................................................................107
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................109
One-touch setup............................................................................111
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................112
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............112
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................113
Using your device as a wallet........................................................114
Travel and maps.........................................................................115
Using location services..................................................................115
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................116
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................117
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................117
Airplane mode................................................................................118
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................119
Calendar.........................................................................................119
Alarm and clock.............................................................................120
Support and maintenance..........................................................123
Support for your device.................................................................123
Computer tools..............................................................................123
Updating your device.....................................................................124
Finding a lost device .....................................................................125
IMEI number...................................................................................126
Battery and power management...................................................126
Memory and storage......................................................................128
Managing files using a computer...................................................129
Backing up and restoring content.................................................130
Restarting and resetting.................................................................132
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................133
Recycling your device....................................................................134
Limitations to services and features..............................................134
Legal information...........................................................................135
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Getting started

About 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
on page 124.
device
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

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.
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.
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To remove the memory card
1
Turn 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.
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To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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 Google Play™, the 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:
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3
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 you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
To charge your device
Battery and power management
on page 126.
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1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
3
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.
4
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.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing 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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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping
Open or select an item.
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
Move an item.
Activate an item-specific menu.
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.
Swiping
Scroll up or down a list.
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
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 in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock
on page 41.
To activate the screen
Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
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
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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.
To go to the Home screen
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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
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.
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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To search for an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Tap Search apps.
3
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

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. Some applications are closed when you press while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
to exit
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
Press .
To close all the recently used applications
Tap and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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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™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the small apps bar, tap
2
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
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.
, then tap and tap .
.
To minimise a small app
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
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
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favourites bar, then tap
2
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
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2
Tap
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
> > .
.
.

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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To delete a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
.
it to
To add a widget to the lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security
2
Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
3
To lock the screen, press the power key.
4
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key.
5
Swipe inwards from the upper part of the screen until
6
If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
7
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8
Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
appears, then tap it.
The items that appear when you tap
are available by default and cannot be modified.
To move a widget on the lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new location.
To remove a widget from the lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .
The camera icon at the bottom of the screen is there by default and cannot be removed.
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Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access 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 available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
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 themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. 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 > Personalisation> 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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1 Minimise/Resume the record screen window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Access the screen recording settings
5 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 3
.
Tap 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 tap to record a still picture.
to resize the window, and
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 strength No signal Roaming LTE is available GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Mobile data network is available Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data
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Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing
Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data
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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 and tricks.
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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 all areas.
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Downloading applications

Downloading 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™
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From the Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Play Store.
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Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.
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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.
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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
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings > Security.
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Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
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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 under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap .
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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.
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Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.
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1 Go to the homepage
2 Search and address field
3 Refresh the page
4 Access browser tabs
5 View help and options
6 Go 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 pre­installed 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 your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
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Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
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Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
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Tap Access Point Names >
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Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
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Tap APN and enter the access point name.
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Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
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required, contact your network operator for more details.
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When you're done, tap
, then tap Save.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
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Tap Access Point Names.
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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 .
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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
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.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings.
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Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
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To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings.
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Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
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Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
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Tap Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired. Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
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