Sony Xperia Z3 Dual Users guide

User guide
Xperia
D6633
Z3 Dual

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?.................................................11
Device security.............................................................................12
Making sure your device is protected................................................ 12
Screen lock.......................................................................................12
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................14
SIM card protection...........................................................................17
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................. 18
Finding a lost device .........................................................................20
Learning the basics...................................................................... 22
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 22
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 24
Home screen.................................................................................... 24
Application screen.............................................................................26
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 27
Widgets............................................................................................ 27
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................28
Background and Themes..................................................................29
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 30
Notifications...................................................................................... 30
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................32
Application Overview.........................................................................34
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 36
Charging Your Device........................................................................36
Battery and Power Management.......................................................37
Updating your device........................................................................ 38
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 40
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 40
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 42
Downloading applications............................................................46
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................46
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 46
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Internet and networks.................................................................. 47
Browsing the web............................................................................. 47
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 47
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 48
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 50
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 52
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................53
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 53
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................54
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................55
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................55
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................55
Basic settings...............................................................................57
Accessing settings............................................................................ 57
Volume settings.................................................................................57
Do not disturb mode settings............................................................ 58
Screen settings................................................................................. 59
Application settings........................................................................... 61
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................62
Daydream......................................................................................... 62
Language settings.............................................................................63
Date and time................................................................................... 63
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................64
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................64
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 64
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 64
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 65
Typing text....................................................................................68
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 68
Phonepad......................................................................................... 69
Entering text using voice input...........................................................70
Editing text........................................................................................70
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 70
Calling.......................................................................................... 72
Making calls...................................................................................... 72
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 73
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 75
Using the call log...............................................................................75
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 76
Restricting calls................................................................................. 76
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 77
Conference calls............................................................................... 78
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Voicemail...........................................................................................78
Emergency calls................................................................................79
Contacts.......................................................................................80
Transferring contacts.........................................................................80
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................81
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................82
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 83
Favorites and groups.........................................................................84
Sending contact information..............................................................85
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 85
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................85
Messaging and chat.....................................................................87
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 87
Organizing your messages................................................................ 88
Calling from a message.....................................................................89
Messaging settings........................................................................... 89
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 89
Email.............................................................................................90
Setting up email................................................................................ 90
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 90
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 91
Email account settings...................................................................... 92
Gmail™.............................................................................................92
Music............................................................................................94
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................94
Listening to music............................................................................. 94
Music home screen menu................................................................. 96
Playlists.............................................................................................96
Sharing music................................................................................... 97
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 97
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 97
FM radio....................................................................................... 99
Listening to the radio.........................................................................99
Favorite radio channels................................................................... 100
Sound settings................................................................................100
Camera.......................................................................................101
Taking photos and recording videos................................................101
Face detection................................................................................ 102
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces............................... 102
Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos........................... 103
General camera settings................................................................. 103
Still camera settings........................................................................ 107
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Video camera settings.....................................................................111
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 114
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................114
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................115
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................116
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 117
Hiding photos and videos................................................................117
Album homescreen menu............................................................... 118
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 119
Videos.........................................................................................121
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................121
Transferring video content to your device........................................ 122
Managing video content..................................................................122
Movie Creator................................................................................. 122
Connectivity............................................................................... 124
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable.............124
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 124
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 125
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 127
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 128
NFC................................................................................................ 128
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................130
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 133
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 133
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 135
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 135
Travel and maps......................................................................... 136
Using Location Services.................................................................. 136
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................136
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 137
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................137
Airplane mode.................................................................................138
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 139
Calendar......................................................................................... 139
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 140
Accessibility............................................................................... 143
Magnification Gestures....................................................................143
Large Text....................................................................................... 143
Color Correction..............................................................................143
Simple Homescreen........................................................................143
TalkBack......................................................................................... 144
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Support and Legal......................................................................145
Support Application........................................................................ 145
Help in menus and applications.......................................................145
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................145
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 145
Help us improve our software..........................................................147
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................147
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................147
Legal information.............................................................................147
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Getting started

About This User Guide

This is the Xperia™ Z3 Dual 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.
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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 38 page.

Overview

1 Charging/Notification light
2 Headset jack
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3 Second microphone
4 Proximity/Light sensor
5 Ear speaker/Second speaker
6 Front camera lens
7 Nano SIM card slot cover
8 Power key
9 Volume/Zoom key
10 Camera key
11 Main microphone/Speaker
12 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13 Main camera lens
14 Camera light
15 GPS antenna area
16 Cover for charger/USB port and memory card slot
17 NFC™ detection area
18 Charging dock connector
19 Strap hole
NFC payments are only supported when an NFC-enabled SIM card is inserted in the lower SIM card slot, which is indicated by the number "1." Make sure you position the NFC-enabled SIM card properly in the holder before you insert the holder into the slot.

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
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Make sure you insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card holder before inserting it into the device. Also, don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
To insert the nano SIM cards
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder (or holders).
3
Place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card holder, then reinsert the holder.
4
Re-attach the cover.
Make sure you reinsert each nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation. When you drag a holder out to insert a nano SIM card, do not turn the holder around.
To Insert the Memory Card
1
Remove the memory card slot cover.
2
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.
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To remove the nano SIM cards
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holders from their slots.
3
Remove the nano SIM cards.
4
Insert the nano SIM card holders back into their slots.
5
Re-attach the nano SIM card slot cover.
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 protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.
film by pulling up on the

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 36.
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.
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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
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:
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
http://support.google.com
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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.
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 20.
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 11.
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 unlock 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 Home screen.
Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
Password
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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 before you can try again.
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To Change Screen Lock Type
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security .
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.
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To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
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Continue
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To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
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Continue
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To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
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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 20
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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
>
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Security
Trust agents
>
Trust agents
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time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
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Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting When to Keep the Device Automatically Unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
Trusted devices – Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
Trusted places – Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
On-body detection – Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device with
you.
Trusted face – Unlock your phone by looking at it.
Trusted voice – Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it.
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Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, such as 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
>
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Security
.
>
Smart Lock
>
Trusted devices
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.
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To Set up a SIM Card Lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position.
5
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 > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the Off position.
5
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Change SIM PIN.
5
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
7
Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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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
.
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If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

Using Multiple SIM Cards

Your device works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards and you can select which number you want to place outgoing communication from. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to enable them and select which SIM card will handle data traffic.
You can forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See
Forwarding Calls
To Enable or Disable the Use of Two SIM Cards
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM.
3
Drag the sliders beside SIM1 and SIM2 to the right or left.
To Rename a SIM Card
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM.
3
Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.
4
Tap OK.
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To Select the SIM Card that Handles Data Traffic
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data traffic.
3
Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic.
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, such as 3G or LTE.
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.
For devices with two SIM cards, there are two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card slot.
To View Your IMEI Numbers
1
Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
2
Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inward and then release it quickly.
3
Draw the memory card outward and remove it fully.
4
Insert a fingernail, or a sharp object such as a pen, into the hole in the label tray, then drag the tray outward to view your IMEI numbers.
To view the IMEI numbers, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter
*#06#.
To view your IMEI numbers via the device settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
3
Select the SIM card, then scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
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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 deactivate Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
4
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, and then tap Accept.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to and sign in using the Google™ account you are using on your device.
If you are using a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as 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.
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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.
Screen lock
on
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 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 right corner of the pane.
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in the top-
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.
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.
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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
2
Enter the name of the application 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
When the Application screen is open, tap
2
Make sure
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.
Own order
is selected under
Search applications
.
Sort apps
.
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To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
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.
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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.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
to exit, while
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 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
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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 Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps.
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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