Sony Xperia Z3 User Guide

							To zoom the calendar view
• When the  Week or the  Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
To display national holidays in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  National holidays .
4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap  OK.
To display birthdays in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Birthdays to the right.
4 Tap  Birthdays , then select the contact group for which you want to display
birthdays.
To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside  Weather forecast to the right.
4 If location services are disabled, tap  Add, then search for the city that you want
to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see Using location services on
page 116.
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
, then tap  Calendar.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap  Weather forecast .
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the
alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned 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 for your general
time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
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							3Access the stopwatch function4Access the timer function5Open date and time settings for the clock6Turn an alarm on or off7View options8Add a new alarm
To set a new alarm
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Alarm & clock .
3 Tap 
.
4 Tap  Time  and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5 Tap  Set.
6 If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7 Tap  Done .
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
• Tap  Snooze .
To turn off an alarm when it sounds
• Drag 
 to the right.
To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap 
.
To edit an existing alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Make the desired changes.
3 Tap  Done .
To turn on or off an alarm
• Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to
the on or off position.
To delete an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you
want to delete.
2 Tap  Delete alarm , then tap Yes.
To set the sound for an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Tap  Alarm sound  and select an option, or tap 
 to select from your music files.
3 Tap  Done  twice.
To set a recurring alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Tap  Repeat .
3 Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap  OK.
4 Tap  Done .
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2 Mark the  Vibrate checkbox.
3 Tap  Done .
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							To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode
1 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
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							Support and maintenance
Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read
troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other
product-related information.
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 a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data
traffic charges when using the Support application.
Help in menus and applications
Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is
normally indicated by 
 in the specific applications.
Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can
receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None
of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Usage info settings .
3 Mark the  Send usage info  checkbox if it is not already marked.
4 Tap  Agree .
Computer tools
There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer
and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.
PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows® PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features
and services which help you to:
• Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.
• Update your device software.
• Back up content on your computer.
• Sync calendars between a computer and your device.
To use the PC Companion application, you need an Internet-connected computer
running one of the following operating systems:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows® 8
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
Learn more and download the PC companion.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you to transfer photos,
videos, and music between your device and a computer and to manage your content
on either device. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC
Companion application. Learn more and download the Media Go™ application.
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							To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows® 8
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
Sony Bridge for Mac
Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional
features and services which help you to:
• Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.
• Update your device software.
• Transfer media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer.
• Back up content on an Apple® Mac® computer.
To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connected Apple® Mac® computer that runs Mac OS version 10.6 or later.
Learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac.
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available, 
 appears in the status bar. You can also check for new
updates manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to
use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application
on an Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer to update your device.
For more information about software updates, go to 
Software update.
To check for new software
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both
application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new
applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a
mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi®
network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid
data traffic costs.
To download and install a system update
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired system update, then tap  Download.
4 When the download is finished, tap  Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
To download and install an application update
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired application update, then tap  Update. The update installs
automatically after download.
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							To install a new application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Center .
3 Select the desired application, then tap  Install. The application installs
automatically after download.
To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2 Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap  Download.
3 When the download is finished, tap  Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
To download and install an application update from the Notifications panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2 Scroll down and select the desired application update, then tap  Update. The
update installs automatically after download.
To install a new application from the Notifications panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.
2 Scroll down and select the desired application, then tap  Install. The new
application installs automatically after download.
Updating your device using a computerYou can download and install software updates on your device using a computer
with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC
Companion application or an Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer running the Sony Bridge for
Mac application.
If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-
screen installation instructions.
To update your device using a computer
1 Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer.
2 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3 Computer : Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and
searches for new software.
4 Computer : If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the 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.
• Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to
anyone who finds it.
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							•As a last resort, remotely 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 the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
IMEI number
Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.
You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network
provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in
your country.
To view your IMEI number
1 Detach the cover of the SD card slot.
2 Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards
and then release it quickly.
3 Draw the memory card outwards and remove it fully.
4 Insert a fingernail, or a sharp object such as a pen, into the hole in the label
tray, then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter  *#06#
.
To view your IMEI number in the device
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Status .
3 Scroll to  IMEI to view the  IMEI number.
Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove
or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of
your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and
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							adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last
longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  > App power consumption . An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time.
3 Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management  > Battery usage .
To view the estimated battery time
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management .
Power saving modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make
your battery last longer.
STAMINA modeDisables Wi-Fi®and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Ultra STAMINA modeLimits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated.Low battery modeModifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and screen timeout setting,
when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.  appears in the status bar when this mode
takes effect.Location-based Wi-FiSets your device to only activate the Wi-Fi® function when it comes within range of a saved Wi-Fi®
network.Queue background dataOptimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined intervals.
To activate a power saving mode
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management .
3 To activate your preferred mode, drag the relevant slider to the right or mark
the relevant checkbox and then confirm, if necessary.
4 If no slider or checkbox is available, tap the name of the mode that you want to
activate, then confirm, if necessary.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery
performance.
Extended standbyPrevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active.STAMINA clock128This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 
						

							Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the
time.Extended usageRestricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To activate STAMINA mode features
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode .
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate, then tap
Activate , if prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode .
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Make sure that the  Extended standby checkbox is marked, then tap  Apps
active in standby  > Add applications .
5 Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6 When you're finished, tap  Done.
Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps
and other files:
• The internal storage is about  12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume and
language settings, emails, bookmarks, contacts, calendar events, photos, videos and
music.
• You can use a removable memory card of up to  128 GB to get more storage space.
Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save
files to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save
photos directly to the memory card.
• The dynamic memory (RAM) is about  3 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at 
Support documents.
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device
starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
• Always have more than  100 MB of free internal storage and more than  100 MB of free
RAM.
• Close down running applications that you are not using.
• Clear the cache memory for all applications.
• Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
• Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
• If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.
To view the memory status
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Storage .
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							To view the amount of free and used RAM
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Apps  > Running .
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Storage .
3 Tap  Cached data  > OK .
When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.
To transfer media files to the memory card
1 Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Storage  > Transfer data to SD card .
4 Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card.
5 Tap  Transfer .
To stop applications and services from running
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Apps  > Running .
3 Select an application or service, then tap  Stop.
To format the memory card
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Storage  > Erase SD card .
3 To confirm, tap  Erase SD card > Erase everything
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see 
Managing files using a computer on
page 130.
Managing files using a computer
Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to
transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag
and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's
internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.
If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device.
Learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac.
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, use the Media
Go™ application on your Windows® computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. Learn more and download the Media Go™ application.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi ®
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such
as a computer, using a Wi-Fi ®
 connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair
the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files
between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your
device.
In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ®
 enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
 or Windows ®
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