This is the Xperia™ Z3v User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not
sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings
menu.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Device Features
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Not all features, apps or services may be available with your plan, device operating
system and software version. Please contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are
for reference only.
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
Inserting the SIM Card
1With the phone facing down, open the SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card tray.
3Remove the SIM card.
4Carefully insert the new 4G LTE SIM card into the SIM card tray with the Verizon
logo facing down.
5Push the SIM card tray back into place.
6Close the SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your SIM
card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damage caused by such action.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
1Open the SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3Remove the SIM card.
4Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5Close the SIM card slot cover.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
Inserting the microSD Card
1Open the microSD card slot cover.
2Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot with the gold contacts
facing up.
3Close the microSD slot cover.
To remove the microSD card, carefully push the card inward to release it from the slot.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the microSD card slot must be
firmly closed.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a Setup Wizard opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have
a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight
away.
You can also access the Setup Wizard later from the application menu to know more about
your device.
Turning Your Device On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your device.
•Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the right side of your device.
To turn off your device
1Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device options screen appears.
2Tap Power off > OK.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the
online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these
services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory
if you want to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
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You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup wizard the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
You can use Qi wireless charging accessory to charge your device without having to
worry about connectors and cables. As long as the charging plate is connected to a
power supply, all you have to do is place your device on the plate and it starts charging.
Wireless charging accessory sold separately.
To charge your device using the Wireless Charging accessory
1Connect the charger to a power supply and plug the charger cable into the
charging port.
2Place your device on the charging plate. A notification light illuminates for several
seconds after the device is properly placed on the plate. Your device then starts to
charge.
When your device is charging, do not place anything between your device and the charging
plate, to avoid interference. Be especially aware of metal objects getting in the way. Such
objects can overheat and cause burn injuries, if touched.
The wireless charging receiver of your device is normally located around the battery area,
which may not be at the centre of your device. Be aware of this when placing the device on
the charging plate. Use the notification light on the charging plate or the charging icon on your
device to verify that the device is in the correct position and charging.
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of
the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
locks. See
Screen lock
on the 37 page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
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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 top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap
at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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To search for an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap Search apps.
3Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while
others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in
the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
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Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2Small apps bar – Open a small app
3Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•Tap
and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A
small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app
and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can
have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform
calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.
1To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2Tap 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
1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the small apps bar, then tap
2Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the small apps bar appear, press
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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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™.
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch 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.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To remove a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies, then drag it to
on the top of the
screen.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
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2Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
4Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
You cannot add a widget to the lock screen by default. To enable this feature, tap
Security and then mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
Settings >
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to
on the top of
the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
To view your screenshot
•Drag the status bar downward, touch to view your screenshot.
You can also view your screenshot by tapping the Album application from the Home screen.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your
device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or
record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are
automatically saved in Album.
3Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4Access the screen recording settings
5Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap .
3When the record screen window is open, tap
. The timer for recording appears.
4To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1When the record screen window is open, tap
to make front camera screen
recording window appears.
2To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap
3To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap .
4To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap
When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag to resize the window, and
tap to record a still picture.
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To view the recent screen recordings
•After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to
view the most recent recordings of your screen.
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You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as
battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1From your Homescreen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3Select the icons you want to display.
1From your Homescreen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
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To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Use the Help application to read Get started guide and User guide, get to know
icon glossary, view your usage and customize your features of Verizon mobile,
and watch help videos and other product-related information.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
3Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
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Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Security.
3Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
Use Google Chrome™ for Android™ to browse the web.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap
3If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
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Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
•Open networks are indicated by
•Secured networks are indicated by
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next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings.
3Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings.
3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap
4Enter the Network SSID information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8Tap Save.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
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, and then tap Scan.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device requires a mobile data
connection to access the Internet. By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify
when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4Tap
5Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkbox.
1From the Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
1From the Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Press
4Tap Advanced.
5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6Select an option.
> Advanced.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
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Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
cable. This process is called USB tethering. Similarly, you can share your device’s mobile
data connection with other devices with NFC Wi-Fi® tethering or Bluetooth tethering.
You can also share your device's mobile data connection by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf
the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3From your Home screen, tap
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4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
5Mark the Mobile Broadband Connect checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
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displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the Mobile Broadband Connect
checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share both your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the
same time.
To share your mobile connection by NFC Wi-Fi® tethering
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2From your Home screen, tap
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3Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > NFC Wi-Fi
tethering.
4Tap OK if prompted.
5Hold devices back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch
each other, and they will connect automatically.
This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device
1Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other.
2Your device: Turn on mobile data, then mark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox
under Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection
using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
4Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
5To stop sharing your mobile data connection, unmark the Bluetooth tethering
checkbox.
The
Bluetooth tethering checkbox becomes unmarked every time you turn off your device or
turn off the Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data, see