Sony Xperia Z3 Compact SGP641, Xperia Z3 Compact SGP621 User Manual
User guide
Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact
SGP621/SGP641
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................11
Learning the basics......................................................................14
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................14
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................16
Home screen....................................................................................16
Application screen...........................................................................17
Navigating applications....................................................................18
Small apps.......................................................................................19
Widgets............................................................................................20
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................21
Background and themes..................................................................22
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................22
Recording your screen.....................................................................23
Notifications.....................................................................................23
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................25
Application overview........................................................................27
Downloading applications............................................................29
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................29
Downloading applications from other sources................................29
Internet and networks..................................................................30
Browsing the web............................................................................30
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................30
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................31
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................33
Tethering with Xperia Link™............................................................35
Controlling data usage.....................................................................35
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................37
Synchronising data on your device..............................................38
Synchronising with online accounts................................................38
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................38
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................39
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Basic settings...............................................................................40
Accessing settings...........................................................................40
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................40
Managing notifications.....................................................................41
SIM card protection.........................................................................42
Screen settings................................................................................43
Daydream.........................................................................................44
Screen lock......................................................................................45
Language settings............................................................................46
Date and time...................................................................................46
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................46
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................47
Enhancing the sound output............................................................47
Noise cancellation............................................................................47
Typing text...................................................................................49
On-screen keyboard........................................................................49
Entering text using voice input........................................................50
Editing text.......................................................................................50
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................51
Calling..........................................................................................53
Making calls.....................................................................................53
Receiving calls.................................................................................54
Ongoing calls...................................................................................56
Using the call log.............................................................................56
Forwarding calls...............................................................................57
Restricting calls................................................................................57
Multiple calls....................................................................................58
Conference calls..............................................................................58
Voicemail..........................................................................................59
Emergency calls...............................................................................59
Contacts.......................................................................................61
Transferring contacts.......................................................................61
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................62
Adding and editing contacts............................................................63
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................64
Favourites and groups.....................................................................65
Sending contact information............................................................66
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................66
Backing up contacts........................................................................66
Messaging and chat.....................................................................68
Reading and sending messages......................................................68
Organising your messages..............................................................69
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Calling from a message...................................................................70
Messaging settings..........................................................................70
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................70
Email.............................................................................................71
Setting up email...............................................................................71
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................71
Organising your email messages.....................................................72
Email account settings.....................................................................73
Gmail™............................................................................................73
Music............................................................................................75
Transferring music to your device...................................................75
Listening to music............................................................................75
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................76
Playlists............................................................................................77
Sharing music..................................................................................78
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................78
Visualiser .........................................................................................78
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................79
FM radio.......................................................................................81
Listening to the radio.......................................................................81
Favourite radio channels..................................................................82
Sound settings.................................................................................82
Camera.........................................................................................83
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................83
Face detection.................................................................................84
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................84
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................85
General camera settings..................................................................85
Still camera settings.........................................................................88
Video camera settings.....................................................................92
Photos and videos in Album........................................................95
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................95
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................96
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................97
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..........................98
Hiding photos and videos................................................................99
Album home screen menu...............................................................99
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................100
Videos........................................................................................102
Watching videos in the Movies application...................................102
Transferring video content to your device.....................................103
Managing video content................................................................103
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Movie Creator................................................................................104
Video Unlimited service.................................................................104
Connectivity...............................................................................105
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............105
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly...............................105
One-touch setup............................................................................106
Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices................106
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................107
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................107
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................110
NFC................................................................................................112
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................114
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............114
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................116
Using your device as a wallet........................................................116
Travel and maps.........................................................................117
Using location services..................................................................117
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................117
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................118
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................118
Airplane mode................................................................................119
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................120
Calendar.........................................................................................120
Alarm and clock.............................................................................121
Support and maintenance..........................................................123
Support for your device.................................................................123
Computer tools..............................................................................123
Updating your device.....................................................................124
Finding a lost device .....................................................................125
Finding the identification number of your device...........................126
Battery and power management...................................................126
Memory and storage......................................................................128
Managing files using a computer...................................................129
Backing up and restoring content.................................................130
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................132
Restarting and resetting.................................................................133
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................134
Recycling your device....................................................................135
Limitations to services and features..............................................135
Legal information...........................................................................136
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software
version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can
check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
on page 124.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
Overview
1 Charging/Notification light
2 Speaker
3 Front camera lens
4 Light sensor
5 Headset jack
6 Microphone
7 Power key
8 Volume/Zoom key
9 Speaker
10 Cover for charger/USB cable port
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11 Main camera lens
12 GPS antenna area
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Charging dock connector
15 Cover for nano SIM card slot and memory card slot
16 Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
17 Second Wi-Fi antenna area
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.
To insert the nano SIM card
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
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1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the nano SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2
Using a fingernail, pull out the nano SIM card holder.
3
With the gold-coloured contacts on the nano SIM card facing up, place the
nano SIM card in the holder.
4
Insert the nano SIM card holder back into the device.
5
Re-attach the nano SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
nano SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible
for any damage caused by such action.
To remove the nano SIM card
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
3
Remove the nano SIM card.
4
Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot.
5
Re-attach the cover.
To insert a memory card
Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card.
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until
you hear a locking sound.
3
Re-attach the memory card cover.
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To remove the memory card
1
Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot, or unmount
the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
2
Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards
and then release it quickly.
3
Draw the card outwards and remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide
on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
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.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
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To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
mandatory if you want to:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > 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 first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite
low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes
before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it
is charging. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
Battery and
power management
on page 126.
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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 outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Multiple user accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone
to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the
owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart
from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts:
•
Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
•
Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your
device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can access the SD
card.
About the Regular User account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to
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applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up
to seven regular user accounts on your device.
To add a regular user account
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.
4
Tap OK > Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the top right corner.
5
Unlock the screen, for example, by swiping or entering your PIN.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Home screen, tap
.
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap
beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow
phone calls and SMS to the right.
To delete a regular user account from your device
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Home screen, tap
.
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove
user > Delete .
About the Guest User account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest
account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed
system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
guest user account is pre-installed and cannot be deleted.
To set up the guest user account
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2
From your Home screen, tap
.
3
Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.
To allow the guest user to make phone calls
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap
beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls to the right.
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To clear the guest session data
1
Make sure you are logged in as a guest user.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Find and tap Remove guest.
5
Tap Remove.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status
bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
Switching between multiple user accounts
To switch between multiple user accounts
1
To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two fingers,
then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2
Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to.
3
If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in.
Otherwise, just unlock the screen.
When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session
or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for multiple user accounts
There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•
Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®.
•
Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•
Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN
settings.
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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, maps or when you are taking photos and
shooting videos.
Swiping
•
Scroll up or down a list.
•
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
•
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
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Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen
to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
See
Screen lock
on page 45.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
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
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted
dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•
Press .
To browse the Home screen
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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 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
.
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
.
Home screen settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen.
For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of
icons.
To set your Home screen to auto rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
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To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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 OK.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
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recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit
while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is
paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time
you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press
.
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favourites 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.
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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 minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To minimise a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
.
2
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favourites bar, then tap
.
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press
.
2
Tap
> > .
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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.
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To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,
then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To delete a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to
.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
.
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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.
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.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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.
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To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on
your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create
tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips
are automatically saved in Album.
1 Minimise/Resume the record screen window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Access the screen recording settings
5 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
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 the front camera
screen recording window appear.
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 the timer, then
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.
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 lock screen
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To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.
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 clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap
.
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Quick settings for interruptions
There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority and
Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can
interrupt you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority
notifications during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re
taking a nap. You can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings
by pressing the volume key up or down.
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1 Silent – All interruptions get blocked, including alarms. There is no sound when alarms go off
2 Priority – Only allow priority interruptions
3 Sound – Allow all interruptions
To set priority interruptions
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
Managing
notifications
on page 41.
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. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
To enable the notification light
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification .
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
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The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
SIM card error
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Only allow priority interruptions
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ 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.
To manage status bar icons
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Status bar icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the
status bar.
Notification icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
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Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning
Error message
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To block an application from sending notifications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
Drag the slider beside Block to the right.
Application overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses
and other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.
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Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos on your device and share content
with your friends.
Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos.
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your
device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data,
bookmarks, etc.
Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when
you connect or disconnect an accessory.
Use the Support application to access user support in your device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all
areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1
From the Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Play Store.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. Changes made by the owner affect
all other users.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.
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 that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
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.
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available
Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct
Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
•
In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first
time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to
download these settings later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download
the Internet and MMS settings again.
•
If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is
not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the
screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services
from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA mode feature overview
on page 127.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
download Internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but the downloaded
settings are applicable to all users.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears
in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
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