Sony Z1 C6906, Z1 C6903, Z1 C6902 User Manual

User guide

Xperia™ Z1

C6902/C6903/C6906

Contents

Getting started...............................................................................	6
Overview............................................................................................	6
Assembly...........................................................................................	7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................	8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................	9
Charging your device.......................................................................	10

Learning the basics......................................................................	11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................	11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................	13
Home screen....................................................................................	13
Application screen...........................................................................	15
Navigating applications....................................................................	16
Small apps.......................................................................................	16
Widgets............................................................................................	17
Lock screen.....................................................................................	18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................	18
Background and themes..................................................................	19
Status and notifications...................................................................	20
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................	21
Application overview........................................................................	22

Downloading applications............................................................	24
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................	24
Downloading applications from other sources................................	24
Internet and networks..................................................................	25
Browsing the web............................................................................	25
Internet and messaging settings......................................................	25
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................	26
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................	27
Controlling data usage.....................................................................	28
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................	29
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................	30
Basic settings...............................................................................	31
Accessing settings...........................................................................	31
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................	31
Date and time...................................................................................	32
X-Reality™ for Mobile......................................................................	32
Screen settings................................................................................	33
Language settings............................................................................	33
Airplane mode..................................................................................	33
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Enhancing the sound output............................................................

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Typing text...................................................................................	35
On-screen keyboard........................................................................	35
Phonepad.........................................................................................	36
Entering text using voice input........................................................	37
Editing text.......................................................................................	37
Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................	38

Calling..........................................................................................	39
Making calls.....................................................................................	39
Receiving calls.................................................................................	40
Ongoing calls...................................................................................	41
Using the call log.............................................................................	41
Forwarding calls...............................................................................	42
Restricting calls................................................................................	42
Multiple calls....................................................................................	42
Conference calls..............................................................................	43
Voicemail..........................................................................................	43
Emergency calls...............................................................................	44

Contacts ......................................................................................	45
Transferring contacts.......................................................................	45
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................	46
Adding and editing contacts............................................................	47
Favourites and groups.....................................................................	48
Sending contact information............................................................	48
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................	48
Backing up contacts........................................................................	49

Messaging and chat.....................................................................	50
Reading and sending messages......................................................	50
Organising your messages..............................................................	51
Calling from a message...................................................................	52
Messaging settings..........................................................................	52
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................	52

Email.............................................................................................	54
Setting up email...............................................................................	54
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................	54
Email preview pane..........................................................................	56
Organising your email messages.....................................................	56
Email account settings.....................................................................	57
Gmail™............................................................................................	57

Socialife™....................................................................................	59
Using the Socialife™ application.....................................................	59
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Music ...........................................................................................	60
Transferring music to your device ..................................................	60
Listening to music............................................................................	60
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................	61
Playlists............................................................................................	62
Sharing music..................................................................................	63
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................	64
Visualiser .........................................................................................	64
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................	64
Music Unlimited online service........................................................	66

FM radio.......................................................................................	67
Listening to the radio.......................................................................	67
Favourite radio channels..................................................................	68
Sound settings.................................................................................	68

Camera.........................................................................................	69
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................	69
Face detection.................................................................................	70
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................	70
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................	71
General camera settings..................................................................	71
Still camera settings.........................................................................	72
Video camera settings.....................................................................	75

Album...........................................................................................	78
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................	78
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................	79
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................	80
Photo albums...................................................................................	81
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................	82

Videos..........................................................................................	84
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................	84
Transferring video content to your device ......................................	85
Managing video content..................................................................	86
Video Unlimited service...................................................................	86

Connectivity.................................................................................	87
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................	87
NFC..................................................................................................	89
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................	91
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................	94
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable..........................	97
Screen mirroring..............................................................................	97
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application...................	98
Using a headset ..............................................................................	99
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Smart Connect.................................................................................	99
Synchronising data on your device............................................	101
About synchronising data on your device.....................................	101
Synchronising with Google™ services..........................................	101
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®...............	102
Synchronising with Facebook™....................................................	102
Maps and locations....................................................................	104
Location services and sources......................................................	104
Using GPS.....................................................................................	104
Google Maps™..............................................................................	105
Getting directions...........................................................................	105
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................	107
Calendar.........................................................................................	107
Alarm clock....................................................................................	107
Locking and protecting your device...........................................	110
IMEI number...................................................................................	110
SIM card protection ......................................................................	110
Setting a screen lock.....................................................................	111
Support and maintenance..........................................................	113
Updating your device.....................................................................	113
Finding your device........................................................................	114
Memory..........................................................................................	114
Backup and restore application.....................................................	115
Resetting and restarting.................................................................	117
Battery and power management...................................................	117
Support application.......................................................................	119
Usage info......................................................................................	119
Recycling your device....................................................................	119
Important information.................................................................	120
Important information leaflet..........................................................	120
Limitations to services and features..............................................	120
Protecting your device from water and dust.................................	120
Legal information...........................................................................	122
Index...........................................................................................	123

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Getting started

Overview

1Headset jack

2Proximity sensor/Light sensor

3Ear receiver/Charging light/Notification light

4Front camera lens

5Micro SIM card slot cover

6Power key

7Volume/Zoom key

8Camera key

9Strap hole

10Main speaker and microphone

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11Main camera lens

12Camera light

13Second microphone

14NFC™ detection area

15Memory card slot cover

16Charger/USB cable port cover

17Charging dock connector

Do not insert fingers or other objects into the opening for the second microphone (illustrated in item 13 above) to avoid damaging your device.

Assembly

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.

To insert the micro SIM card

Do not insert a memory card into the micro SIM card slot.

1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the device, then detach the cover.

2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.

3Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the micro SIM card facing up.

4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.

5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.

Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action.

To insert the memory card

Do not insert the memory card into the micro SIM card slot.

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1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device, then detach the memory card cover.

2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

3Re-attach the memory card cover.

A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.

To remove the micro SIM card

1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.

2Pull out the micro SIM card holder.

3Remove the micro SIM card.

4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot.

5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.

To remove the memory card

1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >

Unmount SD card.

2Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it.

3Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.

You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.

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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1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

3Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

4If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it.

5Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

To turn off the device

1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

2In the options menu, tap Power off.

3Tap OK.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:

•Download and install applications from Google Play™.

•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.

•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to www.sonymobile.com/support.

To set up a Google™ account on your device

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.

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.

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Charging your device

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 Battery and power management on page 117.

To charge your device

1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

3Plug 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.

4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

Battery notification light status

Green	The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red	The battery level is low
Orange	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

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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 a web page, a photo or a map.

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 touch screen when you are not using it.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.

There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see Setting a screen lock on page 111.

To lock the screen manually

•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,

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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 .

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 .

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To delete a pane from your Home screen

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 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 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 Open the Application screen menu and make sure that Own order is selected under CATEGORIES.

2 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.

2 Select the desired option under CATEGORIES.

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.

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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.

1Recently 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 open a menu in an application

•While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

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 webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.

To open a small app

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.

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	To close a small app
•	Tap on the small app window.
	To download a small app
1	From the small apps bar, tap	, then tap and tap .
2	Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
	instructions to download it and complete the installation.

To move a small app

•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.

To minimise a small app

•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To 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 outside of the small apps bar.

To restore a previously removed small app

1Open the small apps bar, then tap .

2Touch and hold the small app that 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.

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

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 on the Home screen

•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

To delete a widget from the Home screen

•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to .

Lock screen

The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is active. The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to each pane. You can then access these widgets from the lock screen. For example, you can add the Calendar widget and an email widget so that you can gain quicker access to these applications.

The Clock widget is located by default in the middle pane of the lock screen.

To add a widget to the lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Swipe inwards 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.

To move a widget on the lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new location.

To remove a widget from the lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

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1Access a folder containing applications

2Access an application using a shortcut

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.

2In the customisation 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 Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.

To move an item on the Home screen

•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

To delete an item from the Home screen

•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to .

To create a folder on the Home screen

1Touch 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.

2Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

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.

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To change your Home screen wallpaper

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a Home screen 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 lock screen

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap Personalization > Lock screen.

3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.

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 open or close the Notification panel

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

A notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

The following status icons may appear on your screen:

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

GPRS is available

EDGE is available

LTE is available

NFC is activated

3G is available

Sending and downloading GPRS data

Sending and downloading EDGE data

Sending and downloading 3G data

Network is available

Sending and downloading data

STAMINA mode is activated

Battery status

The battery is charging

GPS is activated

Airplane mode is activated

The Bluetooth® function is activated

The SIM card is not inserted

The microphone is muted

The speakerphone is on

Silent mode

Vibrate mode

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An alarm is set

Synchronisation is ongoing

Problem with sign in or synchronisation

A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available

Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

Notification icons

The following notification icons may appear on your screen:

New email message

New text message or multimedia message

New voicemail

Upcoming calendar event

A song is playing

The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable

Warning message

Error message

Missed call

Call ongoing

Call on hold

Call forwarding is turned on

Software updates are available

Downloading data

Uploading data

More (undisplayed) notifications

Application overview

Use the Alarm and Clock application to set various kinds of alarms.

Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images.

Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.

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 addresses and other information related to your contacts.

Access your downloaded applications.

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Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts.

Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world.

Browse and listen to FM radio stations.

Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.

Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.

Search for information in your device and on the web.

View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™.

Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.

Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.

Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content saved or downloaded to your device. Or play your movies on other devices connected to the same network.

Use the "WALKMAN" application to organise and play music, audio books and podcasts.

Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions.

View news stories and weather forecasts.

Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés.

Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.

Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection.

Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.

Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.

Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info.

Use the Help application to access user support in your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

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.

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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working

Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.

To download an application from Google Play™

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Play Store.

3Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

4Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Apps.

Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions.

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns.

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 > Apps.

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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.

To browse with Google Chrome™

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap .

3Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.

1Search and address field

2Refresh the page

3Access browser tabs

4View help and options

5Go back a page in the browser history

Internet and messaging settings

To access the Internet and to send multimedia messages, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings, also known as APN (Access Point Name) settings. The APN identifies the network that a mobile device can connect to.

You can usually download Internet and messaging settings when you set up your device for the first time with a SIM card inserted. In other cases, the settings may be pre-installed. If not, you can download or add the settings manually. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings.

If you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages, try deleting all Internet and messaging settings and then add them again.

To download Internet and messaging settings

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap More… > Internet settings.

3Tap Accept.

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To add Internet settings manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Tap .

4Tap New APN.

5Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.

6Tap APN and enter the access point name.

7Enter all other information required by your network operator.

8Tap , then tap Save.

To view the current APN

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.

To delete all Internet and messaging settings

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Tap .

4Tap Reset to default. All Internet and messaging settings are deleted.

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. 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.

The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point increases the signal strength.

Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:

•Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

•Secured networks are indicated by 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

1Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

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. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

Tap and then tap Scan to search for new available networks.

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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Tap Wi-Fi .

4Tap .

5Enter the Network SSID information.

6To select a security type, tap the Security field.

7If required, enter a password.

8Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.

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 uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device). 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.

4Press .

5Tap Advanced.

6Mark the Network notification checkbox.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.

To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Press .

4Tap Advanced.

5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

6Select an option.

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. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once 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.

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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.

3Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

4Tap More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

5Mark the USB tethering checkbox. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID information.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

6Tap Save.

7Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

8To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6If required, enter a password.

7Tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To turn data traffic on or off

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap Data usage.

3Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.

When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.

To set a data usage warning

1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Data usage.

4To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

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To set a data usage limit

1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Data usage.

4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

5To set the data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value.

Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Data usage.

3Find and tap the desired application.

4Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.

5To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app settings and make the desired changes.

The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.

To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.

4Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

Data roaming

Some network operators allow you to send and receive mobile data when you are roaming outside of your home network. It's recommended to check the relevant data transmission rates in advance.

To activate or deactivate data roaming

1Drag the status bar downwards and tap .

2Tap More… > Mobile networks.

3Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.

You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data has been turned off.

Selecting mobile networks

Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.

To select a network mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Network Mode.

4Select a network mode.

To select another network manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.

3Tap Search mode > Manual.

4Select a network.

If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

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To activate automatic network selection

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.

3Tap Search mode > Automatic.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.

VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.

To add a virtual private network

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

3Tap .

4Select the type of VPN to add.

5Enter your VPN settings.

6Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

4Enter the required information.

5Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

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