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    User guide Xperia™ Z1 Compact D5503
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    User guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Starting your device for the first time 9 Why do I need a Google™ account 10 Charging your device 10 Learning the basics 12 Using the touchscreen 12 Locking and unlocking the screen 14 Home screen 14 Application screen Sharing your mobile data connection
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    SIM card protection 36 Screen settings 36 Screen lock 37 Language settings 38 Date and time 38 Enhancing the sound output 39 Typing text 40 On-screen keyboard 40 Entering text using voice input 41 Editing text 41 Personalizing the Xperia 59 Instant messaging and video chat 59 Email 61
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    with the Photo editor application 88 Photo albums 89 Viewing your photos on a map 90 Videos 92 Watching videos in the Movies application 92 Transferring video content to your device 93 Managing video content 93 Video Unlimited service 94 Connectivity 95 Mirroring the screen of your device
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    mode 108 Calendar and alarm clock 109 Calendar 109 Alarm and clock 110 Support and maintenance 112 Support for your device 112 Computer tools 112 Updating Restarting and resetting 121 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions 121 Recycling your device 123 Limitations to services and
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    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z1 Compact User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on
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    Camera light 12 Second microphone 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Charger/USB port cover 15 Memory card slot cover 16 Charging dock connector 17 Micro SIM card slot cover Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise
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    contacts on the micro SIM card facing up. 4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device. 5 Re-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
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    the memory card and release it. 3 Draw 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 personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony
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    ™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on information about Android™ and Google™, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. To set up a Google™ account on your device 1 From your Home screen, tap
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    Battery notification light status Green Flashing red Orange The battery charge level is greater than 90% The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% The battery is charging
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    • 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. 12 This is an Internet version of this
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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. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
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    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
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    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 SHOW APPS. To search
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    used applications window and the small apps bar 4 Home navigation key - Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back 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
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    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 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
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    . 2 Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it. 3 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen. 4 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget. You cannot
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    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, another application icon or shortcut. To add items to a folder on the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates,
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    , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To take
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    from the Notification panel • Tap Clear. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. Icons in the status bar Status icons Signal strength No signal Roaming LTE is
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    The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent 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 other ANT+™ capable devices Depending on your service provider
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    networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and manually or by using the smart dial function. Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
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    world. Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all
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    all countries or regions. To download an application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. 3 Find an item you wish to . 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data,
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    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™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap
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    manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile APN) 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 3 Tap Access Point Names, then tap . 4 Tap Reset frequency band is only
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    Fi® network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Press . 4 Tap Advanced. 5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. 6 Select an option. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
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    's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time. To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find 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
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    . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 3 Tap Network Mode. 4 Select a network mode. To select another network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode > Manual. 4 Select a network. If you select
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    and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of Enter your VPN settings. 6 Tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > VPN. 3 In the list of available
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    the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually. To set up an online account for synchronization 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already
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    on the Apple® Mac® computer. 2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. 3 Click Start to start the Calendar and Calendar Sync applications and follow the on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar. 34 This is an Internet
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    and notifications as well as for music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're Select a ringtone. 4 Tap Done. To select the notification sound 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. 3 Select the
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    change the SIM card PIN 1 From the Home screen, tap . . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. 3 Tap Change SIM PIN. 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 6 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. To unlock a blocked SIM card using the
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    important data such as contacts and messages. To set up the Face Unlock feature 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of your face. 3 After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue
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    the language you want. Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and
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    Sound > Sound effects. 3 Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked. 4 Tap Sound enhancements > Settings. 5 Mark or unmark the relevant checkboxes. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call
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    and select "é." To enter a period • After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar. To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. 2 After you finish entering a word, lift
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    one-handed keyboard 1 Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap . 2 Tap , screen keyboard. 2 Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. 3 When you're done, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually
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    your desired changes. Personalizing the Xperia keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and guide that runs you through the most basic settings, to get you started quickly. To access the on-screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen
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    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 feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To enable automatic answering 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings >
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    3 Tap Pick up after. 4 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. 5 Tap Done. To listen to messages on the answering machine 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine > Messages. 3 Select the voice message you want to listen to. You can also listen to
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    Phone. 3 Tap > Hide call log. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings. 3 Tap Call forwarding and select an option. 4 Enter the number you want to
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    Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. To change the SIM card PIN2 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings. 3 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. 6 Confirm the new PIN2 and
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    and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call 1 During an ongoing service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen
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    To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap . 49 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, then click Xperia™ Transfer or Contacts Setup and follow the instructions SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 From your Home screen
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    You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card. 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card. 3 To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts, tap Import all. Searching
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    to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap Done. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To associate a picture with a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap and select
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    Emergency. 3 Tap , then tap Edit medical info. 4 Edit the desired information. 5 When you are done, tap Done. To add a new ICE contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency, then tap . 3 If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
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    To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency. 3 Tap , then tap Settings. 4 Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox. Some service providers may not support ICE calls. Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as
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    the on-screen instructions. Avoiding duplicate card or a SIM card to back up contacts. To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. 3 Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card
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    Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. 4 Tap Export. 5 Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace
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    Send button 5 Add attachments 6 Attach a location 7 Attach a handwritten note or image 8 Take a photo and attach it 9 Attach a photo saved on your device 10 Text field To create and send a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Enter the recipient's name or phone number
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    that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send. To save a file contained in a message you receive 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation you want to open. 3 If the
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    a sender's number as a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap > photos easily. Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android
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    call 2 Options 3 List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Hangouts. 3 Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested
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    accounts. To set up an email account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Mail. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account
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    want to read. To create and send an email message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Mail. 2 If you are using several that you want to forward, then tap Forward. 2 Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap and select a recipient from your Contacts list. 3 Enter your message
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    tap Sort. 5 Select a sorting option. To search for emails 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Mail. 2 If you are using several email accounts a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open. To view all folders for one email account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then
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    5 Tap Delete account > OK. To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Mail. 3 Tap , then tap Settings. 4 Select the Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Mail. 2 Press , then tap Settings.
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    computer onto your device: • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager 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.
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    tap . 2 If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . 3 several sources of information including videos on YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia. To adjust the audio volume 1 Charts provided by Music Unlimited 2 New releases provided by Music Unlimited 3 Featured playlists provided
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    services 9 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video they only get hidden, not deleted. To update your music with the latest information 1 From the WALKMAN home screen, tap . 2 Tap Download music info
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    that you want to send, then touch and hold the song title. 3 Tap Share. 4 Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. Sharing music on Facebook™ The Friends' music function collects links to music and music
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    . 3 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To adjust screen view. To change the background theme 1 In the "WALKMAN" application, tap . 2 Tap Visualizer. 3 Tap > Theme and select a theme. Recognizing music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service
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    service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To identify music using TrackID™ technology 1 From your Home screen 2 Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase. You can also select a track to buy by opening the
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    service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and screen. 2 Tap Music Unlimited, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with the Music Unlimited service
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    FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information
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    TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Favorite and stereo sound mode 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Enable stereo sound. 3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and
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    1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key - Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 9 Front camera To learn more
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    auto capturing mode. To view your photos and videos 1 Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video. 2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. To delete a photo or recorded video 1 Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete. 2 Tap the screen to make
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    photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos.
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    , press the camera key fully down and then release it. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view. 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap . Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook™ page. You just
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    Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White balance This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen available in Manual capturing mode. Still
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    focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Multi autofocus 79 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face photo is taken when you release your finger. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode
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    hand. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it. 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it
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    , sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. 3 To display all settings, tap
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    the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture
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    to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video
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    in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 85 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together
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    , send, or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items may not send if the file size is too large. To share a photo or video 1 In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 Tap the application that you want to use to
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    photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. 2 Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. 3 Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To activate selection mode face in full-screen view, tap the screen to display the
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    online service 2 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera 3 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage 4 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 5 View your photos on a map 6 View your photos in globe mode 7 View photos and videos on
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    your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album > My albums. 3 Tap the desired online service. 4 Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. 5 Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album. 6 Flick left to view the next photo or video
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    the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in the group, tap the
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    application Sony Entertainment Network with Video video on an external device 1 When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. 2 Tap > Throw. 3 Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions
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    a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the Sony™ Bridge for Mac, go to www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/. Managing video content To get movie information manually 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection. 2 From your Home screen
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    first time, tap Continue in the Welcome screen and enter your birth date if required, then tap Continue again to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited. 4 Tap > Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your account, or create a new account, to buy or rent movies. 94 This is an
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    The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV. To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input 1 Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply. 2 Connect the adaptor to a TV using
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    of your device on a TV screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device you
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    1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media user guide for the respective device for more detailed information. Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA™ technology. To view photos or videos
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    controller You can play PlayStation® Mobile games stored on your device screen, unplug the USB cable. 5 When Controller connected(wireless) appears in the status bar, a wireless connection is established. NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo
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    . When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears. 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device. 99 This is an Internet version of
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    , the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. Scanning NFC tags Your Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide computers, hands-free accessories, and phones. Bluetooth cases you have to manually pair your device with
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    Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Tap and 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You as: • Photos and videos 101 This is an Internet version of this
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    a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification. To view files you have received using Bluetooth® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Press and select Show received files. 102 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    the morning paper. • The ring volume is set to vibrate. With Smart Connect, you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. 1 Tap to display all added devices 2 Add a device or an event 3 View menu options
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    again to close the introduction screen. 5 Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony
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    , by Google or by your network operator. For more information about such wallet services, refer to your service provider. You can read more about Google Wallet™ at http://support.google.com/wallet/. Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions. 105 This is an Internet version
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    . 4 Tap Agree twice to confirm. When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually. To allow Google apps to access your location 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Google > Location
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    on the map 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Maps, then tap . To search for a location 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap directions 1 While viewing a map, tap . 2 Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and your destination. The recommended routes appear
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    . To start MirrorLink™ manually 1 Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™. 4 Tap OK. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio
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    example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar to view 2 Add a calendar event 3 Return to the current date 4 Access settings and other options 5 Flick left or right to selected day To create a calendar event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. 2 Tap . 3 If
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    to enable location services, see Using location services on the 106 page. To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Home screen, tap , off. But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select
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    5 Open date and time settings for the clock 6 Turn an alarm on or off 7 View options 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 in silent mode 1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. 2 Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then
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    in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have
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    using a USB cable. 2 Your device: Tap Install. 3 Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installation starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You can also download Sony™ Bridge for Mac from www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/. Updating your
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    on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can: • Locate your device on a map. • Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode
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    clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions. To activate the my Xperia service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate. 3 Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept. To verify that
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    can set and readjust this charge level as desired. You can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobile data traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync. To activate Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management. 3 Drag the slider beside Low battery
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    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
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    Photos and videos taken by the camera: Internal storage or SD card\DCIM. • Downloaded files from the Internet: Internal storage or SD card\Downloads. • Files received via Bluetooth®: Internal storage or SD card\Bluetooth. • Files received via Android Beam (NFC): Internal storage\beam. • Screenshots
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    with another device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity. 3 Select the paired device you want to remove. 4 Tap Forget. Backing up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the
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    Click Back up & restore, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. To restore your data using a computer 1 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments
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    internal storage checkbox. 5 Tap Reset phone. 6 To confirm, tap Erase everything. Using your device in wet and dusty conditions To ensure the water resistance of your device, all covers, including the covers for the micro USB port, the SIM card slot, and the memory card slot, must be firmly closed
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    covers for the micro USB port, the SIM card slot, and the memory card slot. If the accessories, including batteries, chargers, hands-free devices, and micro USB support service for help. Also, for warranty information, refer to the Important information which can be accessed via the Setup guide
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    charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. Legal information Sony D5503 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes
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