Sony Xperia Z3PLUS User Guide
User guide
Xperia
E6553
™
Z3+
Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User guide........................................................................ 7
Overview............................................................................................7
Assembly........................................................................................... 8
Screen protection............................................................................ 10
Starting your device for the first time...............................................10
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................11
Device security.............................................................................14
Making sure your device is protected..............................................14
Screen lock......................................................................................14
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................16
SIM card protection ........................................................................19
Finding the identification number of your device.............................20
Finding a lost device .......................................................................21
Learning the basics......................................................................23
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................23
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................25
Home screen....................................................................................25
Application screen........................................................................... 27
Navigating applications....................................................................28
Small apps.......................................................................................29
Widgets............................................................................................29
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 30
Background and themes..................................................................31
Battery and power management..................................................... 32
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................32
Recording your screen.....................................................................32
Notifications.....................................................................................33
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 35
Application overview........................................................................37
Downloading applications............................................................39
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................39
Downloading applications from other sources................................39
Internet and networks.................................................................. 40
Browsing the web............................................................................40
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................40
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................41
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................43
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Controlling data usage.....................................................................44
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................45
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................46
Synchronising data on your device..............................................47
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 47
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................47
Basic settings...............................................................................49
Accessing settings...........................................................................49
Volume settings .............................................................................. 49
Do not disturb mode settings.......................................................... 50
Screen settings................................................................................51
Application settings......................................................................... 52
Resetting your applications............................................................. 53
Daydream.........................................................................................54
Language settings............................................................................54
Date and time...................................................................................55
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................55
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................55
Enhancing the sound output............................................................55
Noise cancellation............................................................................56
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................56
Typing text................................................................................... 59
On-screen keyboard........................................................................59
Phonepad.........................................................................................60
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 61
Editing text.......................................................................................61
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................62
Calling.......................................................................................... 63
Making calls.....................................................................................63
Receiving calls.................................................................................64
Smart call handling.......................................................................... 66
Ongoing calls...................................................................................66
Using the call log............................................................................. 66
Forwarding calls...............................................................................67
Restricting calls................................................................................67
Multiple calls....................................................................................68
Conference calls..............................................................................69
Voicemail..........................................................................................69
Emergency calls...............................................................................70
Contacts ......................................................................................71
Transferring contacts.......................................................................71
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................72
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Adding and editing contacts............................................................73
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................74
Favourites and groups.....................................................................75
Sending contact information............................................................76
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 76
Backing up contacts........................................................................76
Messaging and chat.....................................................................78
Reading and sending messages......................................................78
Organising your messages.............................................................. 79
Calling from a message................................................................... 80
Messaging settings..........................................................................80
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................80
Email.............................................................................................81
Setting up email...............................................................................81
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 81
Organising your email messages.....................................................82
Email account settings.....................................................................83
Gmail™............................................................................................83
Music ...........................................................................................85
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 85
Listening to music............................................................................85
Music home screen menu................................................................86
Playlists............................................................................................87
Sharing music..................................................................................88
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................88
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................88
FM radio.......................................................................................90
Listening to the radio.......................................................................90
Favourite radio channels..................................................................91
Sound settings.................................................................................91
Camera.........................................................................................92
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 92
Face detection.................................................................................93
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................93
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 94
General camera settings..................................................................94
Still camera settings.........................................................................98
Video camera settings................................................................... 102
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 105
Viewing photos and videos............................................................105
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................106
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................107
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Editing videos with the Video editor application............................108
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................108
Album home screen menu.............................................................109
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................110
Videos........................................................................................ 112
Watching videos in the Video application......................................112
Transferring video content to your device ....................................113
Managing video content................................................................ 113
Movie Creator................................................................................ 113
Connectivity............................................................................... 115
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............115
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................115
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................116
Connecting your device to USB peripherals..................................118
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................119
NFC................................................................................................119
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................121
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................124
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........124
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................126
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 126
Travel and maps.........................................................................127
Using location services..................................................................127
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 127
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 127
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................128
Airplane mode................................................................................128
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 130
Calendar.........................................................................................130
Alarm and clock.............................................................................131
Accessibility............................................................................... 133
Magnification gestures...................................................................133
Large text.......................................................................................133
Colour correction...........................................................................133
TalkBack........................................................................................133
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................134
Support and maintenance..........................................................135
Support for your device.................................................................135
Computer tools..............................................................................135
Updating your device.....................................................................136
Memory and storage......................................................................137
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Managing files using a computer...................................................138
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 138
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................141
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................141
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................143
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................ 143
Limitations to services and features..............................................143
Legal information........................................................................... 143
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z3+ 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 via the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
on page 136 .
device
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Overview
Updating your
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1. Charging light/Notification light
2. Front camera lens
3. Ear speaker
4. Proximity/Light sensor
5. Second microphone
6. Power key
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Camera key
9. Main microphone/Speaker
11. Strap hole
12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13. Main camera lens
14. Camera light
15. GPS antenna area
16. Headset jack*
17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area
18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
19. NFC™ detection area
10. Charger/USB cable port
Your device supports headsets with a standard 3.5mm 3-pin or 5-pin headphone plug. The
headset jack also supports 4-pin plugs as long as the headphone plug uses the CTIA
standard.
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card share the
same holder but have separate slots in the holder. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before
you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.
To insert the nano SIM card
If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts
automatically. The nano SIM card and the memory card share the same holder. If a memory
card is already inserted in the holder and the device is powered on, you must turn off the
device or unmount the memory card before removing the holder to insert the nano SIM card.
You can unmount the memory card under Settings by tapping Storage > Unmount SD card.
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1
Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory
card slots.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM
card and memory card.
3
Place the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card slot in the holder, then re-insert
the holder.
4
Close the cover.
Make sure you re-insert the holder for the nano SIM card and memory card in the correct
orientation. When you drag out the holder to insert the nano SIM card, do not turn the holder
around.
To insert a memory card
1
Turn off the device or unmount the memory card under Settings by tapping
Storage > Unmount SD card.
2
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot.
3
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM
card and memory card.
4
Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the holder, then re-insert the
holder.
5
Close the cover.
If you drag out the holder for the nano SIM and memory card when the device is powered on,
the device restarts automatically.
To remove the nano SIM card
The nano SIM card and the memory card share the same holder. If a memory card is already
inserted in your device, you must first turn off the device or unmount the memory card before
you drag out the holder to remove the SIM card. You can unmount the memory card under
Settings by tapping Storage > Unmount SD card.
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM
card and memory card.
3
Remove the nano SIM card in the nano SIM card slot in the holder, then reinsert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
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1
Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory
card slot.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM
card and memory card.
3
Remove the memory card from the memory card slot in the holder, then reinsert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this
method, you must unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card
and then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses,
speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network or Google™ 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
1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
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To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key
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
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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 using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorised 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
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.
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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
the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long your device 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. To read more about how to improve the battery
performance, see
Battery and power management
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the
device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure
if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port
after the port has completely dried.
To dry the USB port
on page 32 .
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1
Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.
2
With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the
device vigorously at least 15 times.
3
If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.
4
Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB
port.
To charge your device
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1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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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
on page 14 .
lock
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen
and/or wiped. For more information, see
Why do I need a Google™ account?
page 10 .
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
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 21 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
When your device is protected, you need to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information depending on the
protection features you are using. Below are examples of protection features and
some of the required credentials:
Screen
on
Factory Data
Reset protection
Protection by
my Xperia
Android™
Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re
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. If you cannot provide
the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device
at all.
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.
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.
asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the
device after the repair is complete.
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 – 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.
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To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions in your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change screen lock type
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
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To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.
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To create a screen lock PIN
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions in your device.
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To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions in your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1
From your Home screen, 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
.
screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you’ve forgotten 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 have performed a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia
service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
Finding a lost device
page 21 .
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 that 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.
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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.
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Unlocking your device automatically
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.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the
following steps in the order given:
•
Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
•
Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order
to ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date
Google Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
•
Enable Smart Lock.
•
Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
To enable Smart Lock
1
Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for your screen lock.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Trust agents.
4
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter this screen lock any
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
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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.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after
you restart it.
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, for example, a car speaker or home
entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as
trusted devices and bypass the added security of a lockscreen to save time. This
feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these
devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a
trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.
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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
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
3
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
4
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
5
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 Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
3
Tap the device that you want to remove.
4
Tap Remove trusted device.
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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 possibility that 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 up to 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 lock screen 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 that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving 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 area that you have added as a trusted location. 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 specialised
equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
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To edit your home location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, 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 that you want to use as your home
location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place that you want to
add might be different from the actual address. To ensure better location accuracy, you can
add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn off this location.
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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 that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this
.
location.
6
Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and
type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the
suggested address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location, and tap Select this location.
To edit a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place that 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.
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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 remove a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place that you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
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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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside Off to the right, then tap Continue.
Using On-body detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviours:
•
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 vehicles, 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 make 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 Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
.
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.
To set up a SIM card lock
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
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To remove a SIM card lock
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
.
.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a
copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™
Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen,
some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the
network in your country.
To view your IMEI number on the label tray
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot.
2
Place a fingernail under the edge of the label tray, then drag the tray outwards.
The IMEI number is displayed on the tray.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
3
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
*#06#.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help
you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service
on your device or at
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.
•
Remotely lock the device.
•
Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device, as a last resort.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries/regions.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device
1
Make sure you have an active data connection.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
4
If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree
.
with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service,
then tap Accept.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’t
have one.
6
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
, you can:
To verify that the Protection by my Xperia service can locate your device after you activate the
service, go to
set up 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
and sign in using the Google™ account that you have
Lockdown mode
Lockdown mode is a feature of the Protection by my Xperia service. It gets enabled
when unusual activity is detected on your device. Once your device goes into
lockdown mode, you must sign in to the Google™ account that was used to activate
the Protection by my Xperia service in order to reactivate your device and recover it
from lockdown mode.
To prevent your device from being used or sold by thieves, lockdown mode does the
following:
•
Stops or disables all running applications.
•
Limits access to notifications.
•
Disables USB and Bluetooth® connections.
•
Blocks all outgoing calls and allows only emergency calls.
•
Connects incoming calls to voicemail, if available.
If you delete your Google™ account permanently via your Google™ Account Settings page at
https://myaccount.google.com , it becomes impossible to recover your device from lockdown
mode or deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service. If, for some reason, you delete your
Google™ account in this way, you only have a limited amount of time in which to restore it.
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Actions that trigger lockdown mode
Lockdown mode is triggered in the following situations:
•
During a factory reset procedure.
•
When Xperia™ Companion is used to wipe out user data.
•
When the Google™ account that was used to activate Protection by my Xperia on
your device gets removed from your device (but not permanently deleted).
•
When someone removes or tampers with security features on your device, for
example, when someone tries to input the credentials for the Google™ account that
you’ve used to activate Protection by my Xperia on your device but fails more than
three times in a row.
If you don't want lockdown mode to get triggered by any of the above actions or situations,
you can deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service.
To recover the device from lockdown mode
1
On the lockdown screen, tap Authenticate.
2
To complete the recovery procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that
was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data
traffic charges when recovering your device from lockdown mode.
To deactivate Protection by my Xperia
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia.
3
Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation.
4
To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used
to activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
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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 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.
Screen lock
See
on page 14 .
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.
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1 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying
content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes
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 Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any 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 on
the top right corner of the pane.
Home screen settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings of 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.
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
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the
new location.
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To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes
selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by
2
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites 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
to exit while 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
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
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.
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Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favourites bar, tap
2
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
, then tap and tap .
.
To minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
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™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,
then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to Remove
from Home screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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