Sony Verizon XPERIA Z3v User Manual
User Guide
SONY
®
XPERIA® Z3v
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Device Features..................................................................................6
Setting Up Your Device.......................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time...................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging your device..........................................................................9
Qi Wireless Charging....................................................................11
Charging made easy.........................................................................11
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........................................................................................17
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................19
Background and themes...................................................................20
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
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................28
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................29
Controlling data usage......................................................................31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................32
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................33
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................33
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................33
Basic settings...............................................................................35
Accessing settings............................................................................35
Sound, ringtone and volume.............................................................35
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SIM card protection..........................................................................36
Screen settings.................................................................................37
Screen lock.......................................................................................37
Language settings.............................................................................39
Date and time...................................................................................39
Super-vivid mode..............................................................................40
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................40
Noise cancellation.............................................................................41
Typing text...................................................................................42
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................42
Phonepad.........................................................................................43
Entering text using voice input...........................................................44
Editing text........................................................................................44
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................45
Calling..........................................................................................46
Making calls......................................................................................46
Receiving calls..................................................................................47
Smart call handling............................................................................47
Ongoing calls....................................................................................48
Using the call log...............................................................................48
Multiple calls.....................................................................................49
Conference calls...............................................................................49
Voicemail..........................................................................................49
Emergency calls................................................................................50
Contacts.......................................................................................51
Transferring contacts........................................................................51
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................52
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................52
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................53
Favorites and groups........................................................................55
Sending contact information..............................................................55
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................56
Backing up contacts.........................................................................56
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email................................................................................57
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................57
Email preview pane...........................................................................58
Organizing your email messages.......................................................59
Email account settings......................................................................60
Gmail™.............................................................................................60
Music............................................................................................61
Transferring music to your device......................................................61
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Listening to music.............................................................................61
Walkman® homescreen menu..........................................................62
Playlists.............................................................................................64
Sharing music...................................................................................64
Enhancing the sound........................................................................65
Visualizer ..........................................................................................65
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................65
Camera.........................................................................................66
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................66
Face detection..................................................................................67
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................67
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................68
General camera settings...................................................................68
Still camera settings..........................................................................71
Video camera settings.......................................................................75
Photos and videos in Album........................................................79
Viewing photos and videos................................................................79
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................80
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................81
Album homescreen menu.................................................................82
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................83
Videos..........................................................................................85
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................85
Transferring video content to your device..........................................86
Managing video content....................................................................86
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................86
Connectivity.................................................................................88
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable.................88
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................88
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................89
Using DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller........................................91
NFC..................................................................................................92
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................94
One-touch setup...............................................................................96
Smart apps and features that save you time...............................97
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect.................97
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...............................98
Travel and maps.........................................................................100
Using location services....................................................................100
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................101
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................102
Airplane mode.................................................................................102
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Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................104
Calendar.........................................................................................104
Alarm and clock..............................................................................105
Support and maintenance..........................................................107
Help for your device........................................................................107
Finding a lost device .......................................................................108
IMEI number...................................................................................109
Battery and power management.....................................................109
Memory and storage.......................................................................111
Managing files using a computer.....................................................112
Restarting and resetting..................................................................113
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions................................114
Recycling your device.....................................................................115
Limitations to services and features.................................................115
Legal information.............................................................................115
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z3v 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.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Device Features
Not all features, apps or services may be available with your plan, device operating
system and software version. Please contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are
for reference only.
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Setting Up Your Device
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
Inserting the SIM Card
1 With the phone facing down, open the SIM card slot cover.
2 Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card tray.
3 Remove the SIM card.
4 Carefully insert the new 4G LTE SIM card into the SIM card tray with the Verizon
logo facing down.
5 Push the SIM card tray back into place.
6 Close the SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your SIM
card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damage caused by such action.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
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Removing the SIM Card
1 Open the SIM card slot cover.
2 Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3 Remove the SIM card.
4 Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5 Close the SIM card slot cover.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
Inserting the microSD Card
1 Open the microSD card slot cover.
2 Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot with the gold contacts
facing up.
3 Close the microSD slot cover.
To remove the microSD card, carefully push the card inward to release it from the slot.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the microSD card slot must be
firmly closed.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a Setup Wizard opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize 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 Wizard later from the application menu to know more about
your device.
Turning Your Device On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your device.
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To turn on your device
• Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the right side of your device.
To turn off your device
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device options screen appears.
2 Tap Power off > OK.
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™.
• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize 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 wizard 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 authorized Sony repair center. 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
Battery and power management
on page 109.
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To charge your device
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 outward. 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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Qi Wireless Charging
Charging made easy
You can use Qi wireless charging accessory to charge your device without having to
worry about connectors and cables. As long as the charging plate is connected to a
power supply, all you have to do is place your device on the plate and it starts charging.
Wireless charging accessory sold separately.
To charge your device using the Wireless Charging accessory
1 Connect the charger to a power supply and plug the charger cable into the
charging port.
2 Place your device on the charging plate. A notification light illuminates for several
seconds after the device is properly placed on the plate. Your device then starts to
charge.
When your device is charging, do not place anything between your device and the charging
plate, to avoid interference. Be especially aware of metal objects getting in the way. Such
objects can overheat and cause burn injuries, if touched.
The wireless charging receiver of your device is normally located around the battery area,
which may not be at the centre of your device. Be aware of this when placing the device on
the charging plate. Use the notification light on the charging plate or the charging icon on your
device to verify that the device is in the correct position and charging.
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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 the 37 page.
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 top 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 Homescreen, 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, 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 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.
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 you want to search for.
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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 small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while
others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs 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 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps 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.
Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A
small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app
and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can
have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform
calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.
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To open a small app
1 To make the small apps 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 , then tap and 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.
To minimize 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 small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
.
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the small apps bar, then tap
.
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the small apps 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 Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. 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 remove a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies, then drag it to
on the top of the
screen.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
.
2 Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
4 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
You cannot add a widget to the lock screen by default. To enable this feature, tap
Settings >
Security and then mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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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 customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to
on the top of
the screen.
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.
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.
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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 lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap
You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
To view your screenshot
• Drag the status bar downward, touch to view your screenshot.
You can also view your screenshot by tapping the Album application from the Home screen.
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 Minimize/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 Tap .
3 When the record screen window is open, tap
. The timer for recording appears.
4 To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1 When the record screen window is open, tap
to make front camera screen
recording window appears.
2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap
.
3 To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap .
4 To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap
.
When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag to resize the window, and
tap to record a still picture.
To view the recent screen recordings
• After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to
view the most recent recordings of your screen.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as
battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3 Select the icons you want to display.
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To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
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
Mobile hotspot is on
4G LTE is connected
4G LTE is in use
Network extender
Roaming
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EDGE is available
Sending and downloading EDGE data
GPRS is available
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Mobile data network is available
Sending and downloading mobile data
3G is available
Sending and downloading 3G data
Bluetooth tethering is activated
NFC is enabled
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
New email message
Email not sent
New text message or multimedia message
New voicemail
Software installation is available
Ultra STAMINA mode is activated
Small app is running
Noise canceling is on
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myXperia data activation is available
Power management tip is available
Mobile data is enabled
Mobile data is disabled
New chat message using the Hangouts™ application
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
The SIM card is not inserted
The SIM card is an unknown SIM
Upcoming calendar event
Smart connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio 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
Secured networks are available
Tethering or hotspot is activated
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
Screenshot captured
An MHL adaptor is connected
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
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.
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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 Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize 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 Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Use the Help application to read Get started guide and User guide, get to know
icon glossary, view your usage and customize your features of Verizon mobile,
and watch help videos and other product-related information.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported 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 charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
3 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 you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4 Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
Use Google Chrome™ for Android™ to browse the web.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap
.
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
• Secured networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap
, and then tap Scan.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap
.
4 Enter the Network SSID information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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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 requires a mobile data
connection to access the Internet. By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify
when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Tap
> Advanced.
5 Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1 From the Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1 From the Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press
.
4 Tap Advanced.
5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6 Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
cable. This process is called USB tethering. Similarly, you can share your device’s mobile
data connection with other devices with NFC Wi-Fi® tethering or Bluetooth tethering.
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You can also share your device's mobile data connection by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf
the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap
.
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
5 Mark the Mobile Broadband Connect checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the Mobile Broadband Connect
checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share both your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the
same time.
To share your mobile connection by NFC Wi-Fi® tethering
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > NFC Wi-Fi
tethering.
4 Tap OK if prompted.
5 Hold devices back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch
each other, and they will connect automatically.
This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device
1 Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other.
2 Your device: Turn on mobile data, then mark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox
under Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3 Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection
using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
4 Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
5 To stop sharing your mobile data connection, unmark the Bluetooth tethering
checkbox.
The
Bluetooth tethering checkbox becomes unmarked every time you turn off your device or
turn off the Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data, see
To pair your device with
another Bluetooth® device
on page 95 and
To turn data traffic on or off
on page 31.
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