User guide Xperia™ Z5 E6603/E6653
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About this User Guide......................................................................... 7 Overview............................................................................................. 7 Assembly............................................................................................ 8 Starting Your Device for The First Time................................................
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 45 Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 46 Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................47 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 48 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................48 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..........
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 76 Sending contact information..............................................................77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 77 Backing up Contacts.........................................................................77 Messaging and chat.....................................................................79 Reading and sending messages.............................
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................110 Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 111 Videos........................................................................................ 113 Watching videos in the Video application.........................................113 Transferring Video Content to Your Device ..................................... 114 Managing video content............................................
Updating Your Device..................................................................... 138 Memory and Storage...................................................................... 139 Managing Files Using a Computer...................................................141 Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................. 141 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device....................................... 144 Resetting Your Applications...........................................
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z5 User guide for the Android™ 5.1 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 Updating Your Device on the 138 page. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 7 This is an Internet version of this publication.
1. Charging light/Notification light 10. Strap hole 2. Front camera lens 11. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Ear speaker 12. Main camera lens 4. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Camera light 5. Power key/Fingerprint sensor* 14. GPS antenna area 6. Volume/Zoom key 15. Second microphone 7. Camera key 16. Headset jack 8. Main microphone/Speaker 17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area 9. Charger/USB cable port 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19.
1 2 3 4 5 To insert a memory card Turn off the device. Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot. Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM card and memory card. Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the holder, then re-insert the holder. 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 turn on the device 1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and then tap . Wait a while for the device to start. 1 2 To Turn off the Device Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. until the options menu opens. 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™.
1 2 3 4 5 To remove a Google™ account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts > Google. Select the Google™ account that you want to remove. Tap > Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available. If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended to remove your Google™ account from the device.
1 2 3 4 Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times. If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port. To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
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.
– place your registered finger on the power key 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. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password.
1 2 3 4 • To Enable or Disable Fingerprint Unlock From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager. If needed, follow the instructions in your device to verify your PIN or password. Drag the slider beside Unlock device to the right or left. To Unlock the Device Using your Fingerprint With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To Add a Trusted Bluetooth® Device Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device you want to add as a trusted device. In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices. Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth. Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired devices appear in this list. Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Edit Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select your home location. Tap Edit. In the search bar, enter the location you want to use as your home location. If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place you want to add might be different from the actual address.
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.
1 2 3 4 To remove a SIM card lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code .
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, you can: • • • • Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert, even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Google > Google Settings > Security. Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the right. If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
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. 23 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. 24 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it.
• 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 Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. 1 2 1 2 To add a pane to your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
Homescreen Settings 1 2 To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap . Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. 1 2 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen.
1 2 3 4 To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All uninstallable applications are indicated by . Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
1 2 To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear, press . 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. 1 2 To download a small app From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap . Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation.
1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 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. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
1 2 3 To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Apps. Scroll 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.
Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer. 1 2 3 To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen, tap .
Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate a STAMINA mode feature. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Activate STAMINA Mode Features From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode. Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap . After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed. To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap . To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera.
• To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS Tap . • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. • To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable.
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. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. 1 2 3 To Enable the Notification Light From your Homescreen, tap .
Do not disturb mode is activated Allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. 1 2 3 To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap .
A small app is running Smart Connect is activated A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. 1 2 3 4 To Block an Application from Sending Notifications From your Homescreen, tap .
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Use the Music application to organize and play music, audio books and podcasts. View news stories from Socialife. Use the Weather application to view weather forecast. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
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.
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. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
7 To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE. 1 2 3 4 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right. Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
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. 1 2 3 To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
1 2 3 To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. 1 2 3 4 To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select 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.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To Remove an EAS Account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone. 2 To Activate the Screen Using Tap to Wake Up Mode Be sure that Tap to Wake Up mode is turned on.
Do Not Disturb Mode Setting Options No end time Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. For one hour Keep the device silent for one hour. You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the duration. 1 2 3 4 5 To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals Press the volume key down until appears. Tap . Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.
1 2 3 To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. 1 2 3 4 To Set a Ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To Select the Notification Sound From your Home screen, tap .
Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application.
1 2 3 4 5 To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now. To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream, and select an option. Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input.
1 2 3 To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected. Super-Vivid Mode Super-Vivid mode enhances the color brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device. 1 2 3 To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
1 2 3 4 To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside Power save mode to the right.
1 2 3 4 To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right. 1 2 3 4 To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • • • Settings that can be changed by any user but affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. Settings that are only visible to the owner but affect all users, such as VPN settings.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select accordingly.
• • • 1 2 To Enter Text using the Phonepad When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap and hold the candidates row to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
1 2 1 2 • To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes.
To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 2 3 4 5 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language. Select a keyboard layout variant. Tap OK to confirm. 1 To Select a Keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap the screen.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
1 2 3 4 To add a direct dial number to your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.
1 2 3 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Answering From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
Smart call handling • • • You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: Answer: bring the device to your ear. Reject: shake the device. Ringer off: place the device face down. 1 2 3 4 To Turn On Smart Call Handling From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Smart call handling. Under Smart call handling, drag the slider to the right.
2 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. • To Call a Number from Your Call Log Tap the number. 1 appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Edit number before call. 3 To add a number from the call log to your contacts Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts.
1 2 3 4 To enable or disable fixed dialing From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. 1 2 To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more people. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. 1 2 3 4 5 To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily.
1 2 To make an emergency call Open the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap . You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked. 1 2 1 2 3 To Make an Emergency Call while the SIM Card Is Locked Tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap . To make an emergency call while the screen is locked From the lock screen, drag the phone icon to the right.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
1 2 3 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To Add a Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To Edit Contact Information about Yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. 1 2 3 4 To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 5 To Add a New ICE Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. Alternately, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 To Assign a Contact to a Group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To Send Your Business Card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS Settings on page 41 . The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To Read a Received Message From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap the message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. 1 2 3 To Reply to a Message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . 5 To Forward a Message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Calling from a message 1 2 To Call a Message Sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then tap . 1 2 3 4 To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. .
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To Read Your Email Messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
1 2 3 4 5 To Search for Email From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help. 85 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring Music to Your Device • • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable, then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on the 141 page. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Music homescreen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music homescreen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
Music home screen menu The Music home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists, and you can organize your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels.
Playlists On the Music homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. 1 2 3 To Create Your Own Playlists From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also tap the album art and then tap Add to playlist to create a new playlist.
1 2 To turn on the Surround sound feature Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Audio settings > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT). Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. Recognizing Music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title, and album info within seconds.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible results.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Zoom in or out 3 Main camera screen 4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record video clips 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Capturing mode settings icon 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
• When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Tap , and select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them.
Create unique stickers from your favorite photos or from your camera viewfinder. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support.sonymobile.com. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To Use Multi-Camera Mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Tap , then select . On the screens of both devices, tap . Make the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. Both devices should now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. Once the devices are connected, two images appear in the viewfinder of your device—one from the viewfinder of your camera and another from the viewfinder of the connected device.
Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky. Still camera settings 1 2 3 To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
Smile Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. Focus Mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Red-eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the selftimer to avoid blurred photos. Flashlight The flash light is turned on when you take photos. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes.
Video camera settings 1 2 3 4 5 To Adjust the Video Camera Settings Activate the camera. Tap , then select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
On Off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap , then tap Video > JUST ONCE. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 1 2 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . 1 2 To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces.
1 2 3 4 To Improve a Photo Using Advanced Settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. 1 2 3 4 To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option and edit as desired. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
1 2 3 4 To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide.
1 2 3 4 5 To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. 1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. 1 2 .
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application.
1 2 3 1 2 To Change the Sound Settings While a Video is Playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap > Audio settings, then change the settings as desired. When you're done, tap OK. To Share a Video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. For example, it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing or from a random seven-day period and create a movie for you. When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired.
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. 1 2 To View Content From Your Device on a TV which Supports MHL Input appears in your device's Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
1 2 3 4 5 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices.
from your device. A TV that supports DLNA™ or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are examples of DMR devices. The steps for playing shared media may vary depending on the client device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information. Content secured with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA™ technology.
1 2 3 4 To Access Content on a USB Mass Storage Device Using a USB Host Adapter Attach the USB host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app such as File Commander. You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone.
do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To Create a Smart Connect™ Event From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tools > . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
1 2 3 4 To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology.
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming. 1 2 3 To Activate Data Roaming From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
1 2 3 To Turn on Airplane Mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. 130 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
• To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 1 2 3 4 To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. 1 2 3 To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Birthdays. Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel, then tap .
1 2 3 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 134 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. 1 2 3 To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. 1 2 To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled. Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
1 2 3 To Enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the on-off switch and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap the Exit button twice. 1 2 3 To Disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To Access the Support Application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For the best available support, we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the Support application.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you transfer photos, videos, and music between your device and a computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: • • • • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To download and install a system update If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android™ devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support. Improving Memory Performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage.
1 2 3 To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Erase SD card. To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing Files Using a Computer on the 141 page.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To Back up Your Data Using a Computer Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application. Tap Backup, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Set Up the Automatic Backup Function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, be sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
• • • Bookmarks Wi-Fi® networks Other settings 1 2 3 To Back Up Data to an Online Account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, drag the slider beside Back up my data to the right. 1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, drag the slider beside Automatic restore to the right.
1 2 3 To Clear Application Data From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps, then swipe over to the All tab. Select an application or service, then tap CLEAR DATA. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently. The option to clear application data is not available for all applications or services. 1 2 3 To Clear Application Cache From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps, then swipe over to the All tab.
1 2 3 Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot. Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button for a few seconds. After your device emits a series of three quick vibrations, release the OFF button. The device turns off automatically. Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button. To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.
Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device against Sony Mobile’s instructions. For more information about the warranty, refer to the Important information, which can be accessed via support.sonymobile.com or via Settings > About phone > Legal information.
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