User guide
™
Xperia
D6502/D6503
Z2
Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection..............................................................................10
Starting Your Device for the First Time...............................................10
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making sure your device is protected................................................ 12
Screen Lock......................................................................................12
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................14
SIM card protection...........................................................................17
Finding the identification number of your device................................ 18
Finding a lost device .........................................................................19
Learning the basics...................................................................... 21
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 21
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 23
Home screen.................................................................................... 23
Application screen.............................................................................25
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 26
Widgets............................................................................................ 26
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................27
Background and Themes..................................................................28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 29
Notifications...................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................31
Application Overview.........................................................................33
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 35
Charging Your Device........................................................................35
Battery and Power Management.......................................................36
Updating your device........................................................................ 37
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 39
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 39
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 41
Downloading applications............................................................45
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................45
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 45
Internet and networks.................................................................. 46
Browsing the web............................................................................. 46
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Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................46
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 47
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 49
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 50
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 51
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................52
Basic settings...............................................................................53
Accessing settings............................................................................ 53
Volume settings.................................................................................53
Do not disturb mode settings............................................................ 54
Screen settings................................................................................. 55
Application settings........................................................................... 56
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................58
Daydream......................................................................................... 58
Language settings.............................................................................59
Date and time................................................................................... 59
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................60
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................60
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 60
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 60
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 61
Synchronizing data on your device.................................................... 63
Typing text....................................................................................65
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 65
Phonepad......................................................................................... 66
Entering text using voice input...........................................................67
Editing text........................................................................................67
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 67
Calling.......................................................................................... 69
Making calls...................................................................................... 69
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 70
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 72
Using the call log...............................................................................72
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 73
Restricting calls................................................................................. 73
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 74
Conference calls............................................................................... 74
Voicemail...........................................................................................75
Emergency calls................................................................................75
Contacts.......................................................................................76
Transferring contacts.........................................................................76
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................77
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Adding and editing contacts..............................................................78
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 79
Favorites and groups.........................................................................80
Sending contact information..............................................................81
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 81
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................81
Messaging and chat.....................................................................83
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 83
Organizing your messages................................................................ 84
Calling from a message.....................................................................84
Messaging settings........................................................................... 85
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 85
Email.............................................................................................86
Setting up email................................................................................ 86
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 86
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 87
Email account settings...................................................................... 88
Gmail™.............................................................................................88
Music............................................................................................90
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................90
Listening to music............................................................................. 90
Music home screen menu................................................................. 92
Playlists.............................................................................................92
Sharing music................................................................................... 93
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 93
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 93
FM radio....................................................................................... 95
Listening to the radio.........................................................................95
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 96
Sound settings..................................................................................96
Camera.........................................................................................97
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................ 97
Face detection.................................................................................. 98
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 98
Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos............................. 99
General camera settings................................................................... 99
Still camera settings........................................................................ 103
Video camera settings.....................................................................107
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 110
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................110
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................111
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................112
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Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 113
Hiding photos and videos................................................................113
Album homescreen menu............................................................... 114
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 115
Videos.........................................................................................117
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................117
Transferring video content to your device........................................ 118
Managing video content..................................................................118
Movie Creator................................................................................. 118
Connectivity............................................................................... 120
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable.............120
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 120
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 121
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 123
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 124
NFC................................................................................................ 124
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................126
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 129
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 129
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 131
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 131
Travel and maps......................................................................... 132
Using Location Services.................................................................. 132
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................132
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................133
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................133
Airplane mode.................................................................................134
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 135
Calendar......................................................................................... 135
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 136
Accessibility............................................................................... 139
Magnification Gestures....................................................................139
Large Text....................................................................................... 139
Color Correction..............................................................................139
Simple Homescreen........................................................................139
Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................ 140
TalkBack......................................................................................... 140
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 140
Slow Talk.........................................................................................140
Support and Legal......................................................................141
Support Application........................................................................ 141
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Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 141
Help in menus and applications.......................................................141
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 141
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 142
Help us improve our software..........................................................143
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................143
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................143
Legal information.............................................................................143
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Getting started
About This User Guide
This is the Xperia™ Z2 User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not
sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings
menu.
System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than
described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For
more information about software updates, see
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
The device model number and name are displayed.
.
.
.
Limitations to Services and Features
Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in
all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International
Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all
service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network.
Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of
any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet
with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
Updating your device
on the 37 page.
Overview
1 Proximity/Light sensor
2 Speaker/Charging light/Notification light
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3 Front camera lens
4 Memory card slot cover
5 Power key
6 Volume/Zoom key
7 Camera key
8 Speaker
9 Microphone
10 Main camera lens
11 Camera light
12 Second microphone
13 Headset jack
14 Cover for charger/USB port and micro SIM slot
15 NFC™ detection area
16 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
17 Charging dock connector
18 Strap hole
Assembly
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.
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To Insert the Nano SIM Cards
1
With the device facing down, open the cover for the micro SIM card tray.
2
Drag out the tray using your fingernail.
3
Place the micro SIM card in the tray, then reinsert the tray.
4
Close the cover.
If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
To Insert a Memory Card
1
Open the memory card slot cover.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the correct orientation, as
shown in the illustration.
3
Close the cover.
To remove the micro SIM card
1
Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot cover.
2
Pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3
Remove the micro SIM card.
4
Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot.
5
Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
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To Remove the Memory Card
1
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Push the memory card inward, and then release it immediately.
3
Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it.
4
Re-attach the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off as described in step 1.
To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap Settings > Storage, then
tap beside SD card, and then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector
intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories
may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or
microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
Starting Your Device for the First Time
It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up
your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging, see
Charging Your Device
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings,
personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
on page 35.
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.
.
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.
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 the Play Store™
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading
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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 using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
http://support.google.com
To Set up a Google™ Account on Your Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > 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
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
first time you
.
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Device security
Making sure your device is protected
You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For
example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™
account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is
protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™
account on your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information
and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is protected, you can:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern screen lock
to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see
page 12.
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or
wiped. For more information, see
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
Why do I need a Google™ account?
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost device.
For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 19.
Verifying the Ownership of Your Device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples
of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Screen Lock
on page 10.
on
Factory Data
Reset
protection
Protection by
my Xperia
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory
Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account associated with the
service. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup
process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your
device after the reset.
Android™
Device
Manager
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be
connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed.
Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Software repair
If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair,
you’re asked to enter your Google™ account username and password
when you start the device after the repair is complete.
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account.
This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device as an owner. If you
cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to
use the device at all.
Screen Lock
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed
below in order of weakest to strongest:
•
Swipe
– no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen
•
Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
•
PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
•
Password
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– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
.
To change screen lock type
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
Settings
>
Security
>
Screen lock
>
PIN
.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
Settings
>
.
Security
>
Screen lock
>
Password
.
To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
Settings
>
Security
>
Screen lock
.
screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe, and then tap Yes, remove if requested.
Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock
If you forgot your screen lock PIN, password, or pattern, you might be able to reset it
using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you
perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
page.
Finding a lost device
on the 19
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To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
using any internet-connected device.
code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.
Unlocking Your Device Automatically
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.
The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock
automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example,
when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
•
Trusted devices
is connected.
•
Trusted places
•
On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when you’re carrying your device with
you.
You have to manually unlock your device if you don’t use it for 4 hours and after you
restart it.
: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC device
: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.
To Enable Smart Lock
1
Make sure you’ve set a pattern, PIN, or password for your screen lock.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap
4
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5
Tap the back arrow next to
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter this screen lock every
Settings
>
.
Security
Trust agents
>
Trust agents
.
.
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting When to Keep the Device Automatically Unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted devices – Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
•
Trusted places – Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
•
On-body detection – Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device with
you.
•
Trusted face – Unlock your phone by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice – Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you
restart it.
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Connecting to Trusted Bluetooth® Devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a "trusted" device and keep your
Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices
you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a
Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass
the added security of a lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally
in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still
need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.
To Add a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you
want to add as a trusted device.
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
3
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
4
Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock
your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To Remove a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Tap the device you want to remove.
4
Tap
Remove trusted device
Settings
>
.
Security
.
>
Smart Lock
>
Trusted devices
.
Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by
imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby.
Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from
someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine that you're using a secure connection, you'll get a
notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the
trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your
device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these
factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances of up to 325 feet (100 meters).
If someone takes your Xperia™ device while it's near a trusted device, they may be able
to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.
Connecting to Trusted Places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to
work, you must have an internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi) and allow your device
to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving
location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
physical walls of your home or other areas you have added as trusted locations. This feature
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location
signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment
could unlock your device.
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To Add Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
To Edit Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select your home location.
5
Tap Edit.
6
In the search bar, enter the location you want to use as your home location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place you want to add
might be different from the actual address. To ensure better location accuracy, you can add
the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
.
To Remove Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
4
Tap Turn off this location.
setting.
Settings
>
Security
>
Smart Lock >Trusted places
>
Home
.
Using Custom Locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To Add a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap
6
Alternately, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the
address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested
address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location.
To Edit a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to edit.
5
Tap Edit Address.
6
To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address.
Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap
the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location.
setting.
Settings
>
Security
.
>
Smart Lock
.
>
Trusted places
.
Select this location
.
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To Remove a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It
Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you
have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket, or bag. The
accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it's being
carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put
down.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay
unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To Enable On-Body Detection
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside
to the right, then tap OK.
Off
Using On-body Detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviors:
•
When your device senses that it's on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer on your body, your
device locks automatically.
•
After you put your device down, for example, if you place it on a table, your device can
take up to one minute to lock.
•
After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
•
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land-based vehicles), your
device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.
•
When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To Turn Off On-Body Detection
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside On to the right.
.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network
operator.
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To Set up a SIM Card Lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
To Remove a SIM Card Lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the left.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
.
.
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. On your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy
of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care
support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some
network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in
your country.
To view your IMEI number
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1
Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
2
Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray, then drag the tray
outward to view your IMEI number.
You can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06# to view the IMEI number.
To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and
secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
•
Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to
anyone who finds it.
•
As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.
The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.
To Activate the My Xperia Service
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
4
If prompted, sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network account, or create a new
Settings
>
Security
>
Protection by my Xperia
>
Activate
.
one if you don’t have one.
5
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to
and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that
you have set up on your device.
If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager.
You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the Protection by my Xperia service.
If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
•
Find and show where your device is located.
•
Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the
lockscreen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
.
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a
connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
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To Activate Android™ Device Manager
1
If you are using a device with multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2
Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are
enabled.
3
From your Homescreen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
5
Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and
erase to the On position.
6
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
7
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate
the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using your
Google™ account.
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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 web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
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 you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
the 12 page.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Screen Lock
on
Home screen
The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
•
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 .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the topright corner of the pane.
.
Homescreen Settings
You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Homescreen settings. For
example, you can adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen.
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To Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated
by .
3
Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, and
then tap Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, and then select an option.
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 Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To Open the Application Screen Menu
•
When the Application screen is open, tap
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes
selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
2
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
to exit, while
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
3 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the homescreen
4 Back 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 .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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 Homescreen 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 phone vibrates, then release the
widget. If the widget can be resized, 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 Homescreen.
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 is selected, then drag it to Remove from home
screen
.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > 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 Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to Remove
from home screen at the top of the screen.
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it is selected, 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
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Folder name
field.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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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 a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
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.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•
Drag the notification downward.
notifications are expandable.
Not all
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To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel
•
Tap .
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your
lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive
content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at
all.
To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
3
Select an option.
.
Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
content
Hide sensitive
notification content
Don't show
notifications at all
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will
be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive
content in the App notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this
setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive
notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat,
but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.
You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
Setting the Notification Level for an App
You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications. For example, you
can block all email notifications, prioritize Facebook™ notifications, and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select the app you want to change the notification settings for.
4
Drag the relevant slider to the right.
.
Notification levels and options for specific applications
Treat as priority
Allow peeking
Hide sensitive
content
Let this app’s notifications be heard when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
Let this app emphasize certain notifications by sliding them briefly into view on the
current screen.
When the device is locked, hide content in this app’s notifications that might reveal
private information.
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