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    User guide Xperia™ Z5 E6603/E6653
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    Applications 28 Small apps 28 Widgets 29 Shortcuts and folders 30 Background and Themes 31 Battery and power management 31 Taking a screenshot 32 Recording your screen 32 Notifications 33 Icons in the status bar 35 Applications Overview 37 Downloading applications 39 Downloading
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    Basic settings 49 Accessing settings 49 Volume settings 49 Do not disturb mode settings 50 Screen settings 51 Application settings 52 Resetting Your Applications 53 Daydream 54 Language settings 54 Date and time 55 X-Reality™ for mobile 55 Super-Vivid Mode 55 Enhancing the Sound Output
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    Transferring music to your device 85 Listening to music 85 Music home screen menu 86 Playlists 87 Sharing music 88 Enhancing the sound 88 Recognizing to the radio 90 Favorite radio channels 91 Sound settings 91 Camera 92 Taking photos and recording videos 92 Face detection 93 Using
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    video content to your device 113 Managing video content 113 Movie Creator 113 PS Video Service 114 Connectivity 115 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable 115 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 115 Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices 116
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    restoring content 140 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 142 Restarting and resetting your device 143 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions 144 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines 144 Limitations to services and features 144 Legal information 145 6 This is an Internet version of
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    Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z5 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're the current software version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 7 This is an Internet version of this
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    lens 13. Camera light 14. GPS antenna area 15. Second microphone 16. Headset jack 17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19. NFC™ detection area Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano
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    by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones
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    start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support
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    guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To remove a Google™ account 1 From your Home screen device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should only be replaced by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should
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    1 Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. 2 With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times. 3 If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. 4 Use a microfiber cloth to
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    the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears
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    and some of the required credentials: Factory Data You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset. Reset protection Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account
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    Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific instructions on your device. To Create a Screen Lock Password 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen
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    is clean and without any visible moisture. To register a fingerprint for the first time 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration. If you have not set up a PIN or password as
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    Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date Google Play™ services app ensures , or password. You need to enter this screen lock every time you want to change your trusted" device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it's In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device
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    screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices. 3 Tap the device you want to remove. 4 Tap Remove trusted device. Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices Different Bluetooth® devices support on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it
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    location. To Edit a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 4 Select the place you want to edit. 5 Tap Edit address. 6 To
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    vehicles), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your device again or get out of as you have it on you. To turn off On-body detection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
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    may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. Finding a Lost Device If you have a Google™ account, the "Protection by my Xperia" web service
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    my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to: • Find and show where your device is located. • Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock screen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support
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    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
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    , 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.
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    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
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    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 Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You
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    selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger. To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Make sure Own order is selected under
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    press . A menu is not available in all applications. Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app
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    the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation. To move a full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™. To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen
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    magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To move a widget • Touch and hold the widget until some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut. To Move an Item on
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    , uninstall an application or restrict its usage. To view how much battery power applications use 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application and review its battery consumption via App info > Battery usage. 31 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    screenshot is captured, you can release the keys. To view your screen recording window 2 Record your screen 3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated 4 Record your screen with audio 5 Access the screen recording settings 6 Close the screen recording window To record your screen
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    selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. 33 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    relevant slider to the right. Notification levels and options for specific applications Block all Never show notifications for the selected app. them briefly into view on the current screen. Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
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    Internet connection Battery status The battery is charging Battery saver is 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
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    system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured 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
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    from sending notifications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings of events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use weather forecast. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings
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    disconnect an accessory. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service
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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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    Messaging Service) settings troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues. • If Battery saver mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems
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    Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ . To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap > Add network. 4 Enter the Network name
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    example, a router. • PIN method - your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS Button 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. 4 Tap > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. 5 On the WPS-supported a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the settings icon
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    password. 6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternately, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To rename or secure your portable hotspot 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot
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    background data to the right and tap OK. 4 To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap App settings and make even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings >
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    for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN. To add a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. 3 Tap . 4 Select the type
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    > Add account, then select the account you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts. 2 Under Accounts, tap the name of the account that
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    an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email, then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account. 4 Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To
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    drag the slider beside Tap to wake up to the right. 2 Double-tap the screen. To open the Quick settings panel • Using two fingers, drag the status bar watching video, press the volume key up or down, even when the screen is locked. To Turn On Vibrate Mode • Press the volume key down or
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    applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings. To Enable Touch Tones 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find mode automatically. No end time Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. For one hour Keep the device
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    , drag the relevant sliders to the right. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types 1 Press the volume key down until appears. 2 Tap to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance. To Set the Screen to Vibrate on Touch 1 From your Homescreen, tap
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    Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific Screen 1 On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time. 2 Release both buttons. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen have used another Android version previously, most
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    it uses them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog such cases, screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Tap and find App links. 4 Select the app for which you want to set the supported links. 5 Set the App links property to Open in this app option. Resetting Your Applications You can reset
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    then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services. Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the
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    then select 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 Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Scroll up and down to select
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    band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has support high-resolution audio. Noise cancellation Your device supports performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To Use a music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside
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    environment type, then tap OK. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately corner. 6 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user. In cases where the person using the
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    if you want to wipe the previous session, or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session. Each user can set their own lockscreen. See Screen Lock on the 14 page. Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can
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    is personalized. 5 Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap . 6 Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and caps . For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on
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    to the left or right side of the screen, tap or accordingly. To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap . Phonepad The Phonepad is space. 5 Display symbols and smileys. 6 Display numbers. 7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. To open the Phonepad for the first time
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    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 style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the 61 This is an
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    other keyboards and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on-screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as
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    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number . 1 View more options 2 Delete number 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To Open the Dialpad 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To dial a phone number
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    when you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID. 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
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    ™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 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 > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. 3 Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time
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    5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialed calls . To Open the
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    a specific contact directly to voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this
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    OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. 6 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. 4 Tap
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    to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call 1 During from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen, tap . set a password. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112
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    Is Locked 1 Tap Emergency call. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap . To make an emergency call while the screen is locked 1 From the lock screen, drag the phone icon to the right. 2 If the active screen lock type is Swipe, tap to display the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap . 3 If
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    Bluetooth® technology, or save contacts to a 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, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card
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    field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character. To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Filter. 3 In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts
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    to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. 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 that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap , then
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    Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency. 3 Tap , then mark the Show personal information checkbox. To Enter Your Medical Information 1 From your Home
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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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    to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. 4 Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you
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    on SIM cards. 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 replace the existing contacts on your SIM card. To Export All Contacts to a USB Storage Device When you export contacts using this method, you must first connect your device to a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or an external hard
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    entry field 7 Add attachments To Create and Send a Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Enter the recipient's name If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described
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    list 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 . To Save a File Contained in Received Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap
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    . Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call function only works on devices with a front camera. To use the Hangouts™ application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    accounts. To set up an email account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 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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    to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. 4 In the email inbox, scroll to sort email in all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. 4 Tap , then tap Sort. 5 Select
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    in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 Press , then tap Settings.
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    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. 84 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files .sonymobile.com/support. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books. 1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search
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    1 While a song is playing in the background, tap the applications window. 2 Tap the Music application. to open the recently used 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. 86 This is
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    Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. To return to the Music homescreen • When the Music
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    instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way. Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Sound effects > Equalizer. 2 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band
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    are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services if the streaming service is available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the 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
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    or a list of possible results. 3 To return to the FM Radio, tap . The 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 radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open
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    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button 1 Activate the camera. 2 Point the camera toward the subject. 3 Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a selfie using the front camera 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap . 3 To take the photo
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    tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To view your photos and videos 1 Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. To turn on face detection 1 Swipe the screen to select Manual
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    . 3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on with background sound. Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen. 4K video Take videos with 4K ultra high definition. Timeshift video
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    that combines images from two different angles and devices. You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device-one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder
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    styles, tap More. 5 Select the style that you want to apply, then tap to take a photo. To use the Magic beam feature 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe screen to go to , then tap > . 3 To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customized pattern. AR Mask Use the AR mask feature to mask
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    instructions to complete the installation. 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 the camera. Color and brightness You can adjust color and brightness manually when
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    be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) 98 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color, indicating that the focus is set. The 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
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    you by compensating for small movements of the hand. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them. tap the flash icon on the camera screen: 100 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for
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    setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe to . 3 as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording
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    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 determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be
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    the video camera screen. Note specific recording environment. 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 support. 104 This is an Internet version of this
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    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 the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu 4 The date range of items in the current group 5 Tap a photo or video to open it in full-screen view
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    use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, then select an
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    as new person. To edit a face name 1 When you are viewing a face in full-screen view, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Edit name tags. 2 Tap OK. 3 Tap and apply effects to original photos that you've taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you
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    the Saturation Level of Colors in a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , editor application You can edit videos that you've taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length
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    support The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions. To view photos from online services in Album 1 From your Home screen online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are
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    location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at screen to display the toolbars. 2 Tap , then tap Add geotag to open the map screen. 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. 4 To reset
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    To change the map view • When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view. 111 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 to add one. 112 This is an Internet version of this
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    while a video is playing 1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap > Sound settings, then change the settings computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device. Managing video content To get movie information manually 1 Make
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    user, to use the PS Video service. Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Get Started with PS Video 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with PS Video
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    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. To view content from your device on a TV
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    TV screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Start. 5 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support screen mirroring
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    devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as device to a Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Device connection > devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is inaccessible
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    your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device
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    to the relevant section of the User guide. To connect a DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller to your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > DUALSHOCK™ series. 3 Tap Pair controller, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. NFC Use
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    a Music File with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap . 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. 4 Tap
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    Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other . To Turn on the Bluetooth® Function 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Tap
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    device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 2 From your device's Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth . 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function. A list of available Bluetooth® devices
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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. 123 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    ; • the ring volume is set to vibrate. With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as
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    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, or both your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™
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    device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology. For example, if you services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired, for example, change your default payment service
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    Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera services. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. To Enable or Disable Location Services 1 From your Home screen this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "
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    your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > MirrorLink™. 4 Tap Start MirrorLink™, then tap OK. 5 If the connection still fails, tap Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth
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    To Turn on Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. 129 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts browse more quickly 5 Selected date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event To Create a Calendar Event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar
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    location services, see Using Location Services on the 127 page. To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Home screen, tap stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off
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    8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Clock. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and select the desired value. 5 Tap OK. 6 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 7 Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze. To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds • Drag to
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    To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. 3 Tap Save. 133 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired setting. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors
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    (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility > TTY mode. 3 Select
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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. For the best available
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    the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go can also check for new updates manually. The easiest way to install . You then need to use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. To
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    screen installation instructions. To update your device using a computer 1 Make sure you have the Xperia Some apps, such as the Camera app, can save data directly Android™ devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support internal storage is full. • Transfer photos
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    . To stop applications and services from running 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to access the file system of your device. 139 This is an
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    Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the on- screen instructions to restore data to your device. Backing Up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online backup or a local backup of data
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    manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. 5 Under Where to store files, tap Select storage > Online account. 6 If prompted, tap I agree, then follow the on-screen instructions screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 5 Tap Manual
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    1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, drag the slider beside Automatic restore to the right. Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device The Xperia™ Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to
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    > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. 3 Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. To View Details about Your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting and resetting your device You can force your device to
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    everything. Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a factory data reset. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google
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    any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may your wireless service provider for more information. Legal information Sony E6603/E6653 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications
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