Sony Z3v User Manual
White paper
October 2014
XperiaTM Z3v
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Table of contents
Product overview ........................................................................................................2
Xperia™ Z3v ..........................................................................................................2
Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and networks ......................................3
Categorised feature list ..........................................................................................6
Technologies in detail .................................................................................................9
Device-to-device communications (local) .............................................................9
ANT+™ wireless technology ...............................................................................9
Bluetooth® wireless technology .......................................................................10
Wi-Fi® ...............................................................................................................11
DLNA Certified® (Digital Living Network Alliance) ............................................12
Messaging ...........................................................................................................13
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)..............................................................13
Email .................................................................................................................13
Positioning – location based services .................................................................14
Provisioning (OMA CP) ........................................................................................14
Multimedia (audio, image and video) ...................................................................15
Synchronisation (OMA DS, EAS, Google Sync™) ...............................................17
Web browser .......................................................................................................17
Memory in Android™ devices .............................................................................18
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................22
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Product overview
Xperia™ Z3v
• A large 20.7 MP 1/2.3 inch Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s G Lens, and intelligent
BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine. Video mode in 4K resolution with Steadyshot™ technology.
• Aluminium side panels with scratch resistant glass and a high level of waterproofing (IP68 and IP65).
Durable, sleek and super stylish.
• 5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ display with Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-core 2.5 GHz processor, 3 GB RAM and a high capacity 3200 mAh battery with STAMINA mode and embedded Qi wireless charging
The new waterproof* Xperia™ Z3v combines new video modes such as Timeshift video, Steadyshot™,
and 4K recording with the large 1/2.3 inch 20.7 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s awardwinning G Lens and intelligent BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine. It also features an expanded range
of Xperia™ Camera apps that provide new and creative ways to record and share content.
The all new 5.2 inch display is built with the latest Sony technologies, including TRILUMINOS™ Display for
mobile with Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile, for a stunning viewing experience, as close to reality
as possible. To match the display, we have also added new and improved stereo speakers and support
for noise cancelling headphones to give you an experience that only Sony can offer.
Powered by the latest Snapdragon Quad-core processor and a high capacity battery, the Xperia™ Z3v
makes sure you don't get left behind. Perform faster and smarter than ever before.
* In compliance with IP65 and IP68, this smartphone is protected against the ingress of dust and is
waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low
pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP65; and/or (ii) can be kept under
1.50 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP68. Find out more at
www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
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Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and networks
Operating system Google™ Android™ 4.4 (KitKat)
Processor 2.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Quad Core
GPU Adreno 330
Size 148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm
Weight 170.6 grams
Available colours Black, White
SIM card Nano SIM
Main screen
Colours 16,777,216 colour TFT
Resolution Full HD 1920x1080 pixels
Size (diagonal) 5.2 inches
Input mechanisms
Text input On-screen QWERTY keyboard
Touch screen Capacitive
Touch gesture Yes – multi-touch, up to 10 fingers supported
Memory
RAM 3 GB
Flash memory Up to 32 GB*
Expansion slot microSD™ card, up to 128 GB (SDXC supported)
Camera
Camera resolution 20.7 MP
Digital zoom 8x
Photo light Yes – Pulsed LED
Video recording Yes – 4K2K
Front Camera Yes – HD 1080p for video chat and 2.2 MP for camera capture
ISO ISO 3200 maximum in manual mode
ISO 6400 maximum in superior auto mode with “Low light”
recognition for photo
ISO 2000 maximum in superior auto mode with “Night scene”
recognition for video
Minimum Focus distance 100 mm
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Sensors
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Barometer sensor Yes
Game rotation vector Yes
Geomagnetic rotation vector Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Magnetometer Yes
Step counter Yes
Step detector Yes
Significant motion detector Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
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Networks
D6708 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE Bands 4, 13 (LTE bands 2, 3, 7 are not available at launch)
CDMA 1x EVDO 850 (BC0), 1900 (BC1) MHz
Data transfer speeds
GSM GPRS Up to 107 kbps
GSM EDGE Up to 296 kbps
CDMA 1x EVDO (upload) Up to 1.8 Mbps
CDMA 1x EVDO (download) Up to 3.1 Mbps
HSUPA (upload) Cat 6, up to 5.8 Mbps
HSDPA (download) Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps
LTE (upload) Cat 4, up to 50 Mbps
LTE (download) Cat 4, up to 150 Mbps
HAC/TTY
HAC M4/T3
TTY Yes
Talk time (GSM) Up to 16 hours**
Standby time (GSM) Up to 840 hours**
Talk time (CDMA) Up to 21 hours**
Standby time (LTE) Up to 760 hours**
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Music listening time Up to 120 hours**
Video playback time Up to 10 hours**
Battery (Embedded) 3200 mAh minimum
* Memory comprises approximately 6.6 GB of firmware, plus 25.5 GB of “Internal storage” for music, pictures and movies, and downloaded applications and their data. For more details about memory, see
“Memory in Android™ devices” on page 18.
** Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique as performed in controlled laboratory conditions. Actual time may vary.
NOTE: The battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and
device usage.
NOTE: Performance metrics were all measured under laboratory conditions.
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Categorised feature list
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Camera
20.7 MP camera with Sony Exmor
RS® for mobile image sensor
8x digital zoom
AR Effect
AR Fun
Auto focus
Background Defocus
Burst mode
Creative effects
HDR for photos and movies
Face detection
Face in
Flash/Pulsed LED
Flash/Photo light
Front-facing camera (2.2 MP
1080p) with Sony Exmor R® for
mobile image sensor
Geotagging
Image stabiliser
Live on YouTube™
Multi-camera
Object tracking
Quick Launch
Red-eye reduction
Scene recognition
Self-timer
Send to web
Sequential video recording
Smile Shutter™
Social live*
Sound Photo
SteadyShot™
Superior Auto
Sweep Panorama
Timeshift burst
Timeshift video
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video recording (4K)
White balance
Music
3D Surround Sound (VPT)
Album art
Bluetooth® stereo (aptX®, A2DP)
ClearAudio+
Clear Bass™
Clear Phase™
Clear stereo
Dynamic normaliser
High-res audio (LPCM, FLAC,
ALAC, DSD)
Low power audio playback***
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
S-Force Front surround
SensMe™
Stereo speakers
“WALKMAN” application
xLoud™ Experience
Internet
Bookmarks
Drive*
Google Chrome™*
Google Play™*
Google™ search*
Google Voice™ Search*
Google Maps™ for Mobile with
Street view*
Info-eye™*
Pan & zoom
Play Books*
Play Games*
Play Movies & TV*
Play Music*
Play Newsstand*
Photos*
Sony Select
Xperia™ Lounge*
What's New
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