Sony Xperia Z3 User Guide

							To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Once a popup window appears, click 
Configure device for network
access
 and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device.
4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
To connect wirelessly to a paired device
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 Make sure the Wi-Fi ®
 function is turned on.
3 From your Home screen, tap 
.
4 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > USB Connectivity .
5 Under  Wireless Media Transfer , select the paired device that you want to
connect.
6 Tap  Connect .
To disconnect from a paired device
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > USB Connectivity .
3 Under  Wireless Media Transfer , select the paired device that you want to
disconnect.
4 Tap  Disconnect .
To remove a pairing with another device
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > USB Connectivity .
3 Select the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap  Unpair .
Backing up and restoring content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on
the internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, or
if your device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever.
It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications
to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external
device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device
software from one version to another.
Once your data is safely backed up to a computer, you can also make a quick
backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external
USB storage device by using the Backup & Restore application.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back
up data from your device to a PC or an Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer. These backup
applications let you back up the following types of data:
• Contacts and call logs
• Text messages
• Settings
• Media files
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							To back up your data using a computer
1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
4 Click  Start to start the 
Backup & Restore application.
5 Tap  Back up , then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your
device.
To restore your data using a computer
1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
4 Click  Start to start the 
Backup & Restore application.
5 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 Backup & Restore application
You can use this method to back up and restore data between Android software versions. You
cannot use it to restore data after a system upgrade.
Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on
the automatic backup function to save data periodically.
The Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you
do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of
data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by
cable to your device:
• Bookmarks
• Call logs
• Contacts
• Conversations
• Calendar
• Text messages
To set up the automatic backup function
1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into
your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Backup & Restore .
4 To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider to the right.
5 To select a backup frequency, tap 
, then select the desired backup
frequency.
6 To select where to save backup files, tap 
 > .
7 To select the types of data to back up, mark the relevant checkboxes.
8 To save your settings, tap 
.
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							To back up content manually
1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your
device.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Backup & Restore .
4 Tap  Manual backup , then select a backup destination and the data types that
you want to back up.
5 Tap  Continue .
6 When the data is backed up, tap  Finish.
To restore backed up content
1 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted
in your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Backup & Restore .
4 Tap  Restore data now , then select a restore source and the data types that you
want to restore.
5 Tap  Continue .
6 When the content is restored, tap  Finish.
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will
get deleted during a restore procedure.
Restarting and resetting
You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops
responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted.
You can also reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting
some of your personal data, such as music and pictures. This action is sometimes
necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep
any important data, you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other
non-internal memory. For more information, see 
Backing up and restoring content on
page 131.
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.
To force your device to restart
1 Press and hold down the power key 
.
2 In the menu that opens, tap  Restart, then tap  OK to confirm. The device
restarts automatically.
To force the device to shut down
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							1Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder.
2 Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button.
3 After your device emits a series of quick vibrations, release the OFF button.
The device turns off automatically.Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.
1 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the
internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal
memory.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Backup & reset  > Factory data reset .
4 To delete information, such as music and pictures, from your internal storage,
mark the relevant checkbox.
5 Tap  Reset phone .
6 If required, draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your screen unlock
password or PIN to continue.
7 To confirm, tap  Erase everything .
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device
repair feature in the 
PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security
layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
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.
Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress
Protection (IP) ratings IP65 and IP68, as explained in the table below. To view more
specific IP information about your device, go to 
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/
legal/testresults/
 and click on the relevant device name.
These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected
against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30
minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 metres deep.
You can use your device:
• in dusty environments, for example, on a windy beach.
• when your fingers are wet.
• in some extreme weather conditions, for example, when it’s snowing or raining.
• in fresh (non-saline) water depths of 1.5 metres or less, for example, in a fresh water
lake or river.
• in a chlorinated swimming pool.
Even if your device is resistant to dust and water, you should avoid exposing it
unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust, sand and mud or to moist
environments with extreme high or low temperatures. The waterproof ability of the
micro USB port, the SIM card slot, the memory card slot and the headset jack cannot
be guaranteed in all environments or conditions.
Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack
come in contact with salt water. For example, if you’re at the beach, remember to
keep your device away from the sea water. Also, never expose the device to any
liquid chemicals. For example, if you’re washing dishes by hand using liquid
detergent, avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent. After exposure to
non-fresh water, rinse your device using fresh water.
Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to
resist dust or moisture. After using the device in water, dry off the areas around all
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							covers, including the covers for the micro USB port, the SIM card slot and the
memory card slot.
If the speaker or microphone get wet, their function may be impacted until the water
has completely dried. Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours
depending on the environment. During this time, you can, however, use other
features in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone. All compatible
accessories, including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices and micro USB cables,
are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own.
Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use
of your device (including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations
are exceeded). If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer
to our Customer support service for help. Also, for warranty information, refer to the
Important information which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.
IP (Ingress Protection) rating Your device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to
measure its resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IP
rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The
second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water.
Resistance to solid objects and dustResistance to waterIP0X: No special protectionIPX0. No special protectionIP1X. Protected against solid objects
> 50 mm in diameterIPX1. Protected against dripping waterIP2X. Protected against solid objects >
12.5 mm in diameterIPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15
degrees from normal positionIP3X. Protected against solid objects >
2.5 mm in diameterIPX3. Protected against spraying waterIP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1
mm in diameterIPX4. Protected against splashing waterIP5X. Protected against dust; limited
ingress (no harmful deposit)IPX5. Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutesIP6X. Dust tightIPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1
metre of water for 30 minutes IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion in
water depths greater than 1 metre. The exact conditions are
specified for each device by the manufacturer.For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
Recycling your device
Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will
help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too!
Find out more about the recycling options in your region at
www.sonymobile.com/recycle.
Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in
all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without
limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please
contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any
specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
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							Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the
Internet from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
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