Sony Xperia C3 User manual

User guide
Xperia™C3 Dual
D2502

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide.........................................................................6
Learning the basics........................................................................7
Using the touchscreen........................................................................ 7
Locking and Unlocking the Screen......................................................9
Home screen...................................................................................... 9
Application screen.............................................................................11
Navigating Applications.....................................................................12
Small apps........................................................................................13
Widgets............................................................................................ 13
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................14
Background and Themes..................................................................15
Battery and power management.......................................................16
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................17
Notifications......................................................................................17
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................19
Application Overview.........................................................................21
Downloading applications............................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................23
Downloading applications from other sources...................................23
Internet and networks.................................................................. 24
Browsing the web.............................................................................24
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................24
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 25
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 26
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 28
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................29
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................29
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................30
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................31
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................31
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................31
Basic settings...............................................................................33
Accessing settings............................................................................33
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................33
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 35
Using Multiple SIM Cards..................................................................36
Screen settings.................................................................................36
Daydream.........................................................................................37
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Screen lock.......................................................................................38
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................39
Language settings.............................................................................42
Date and time................................................................................... 43
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 43
Typing text................................................................................... 44
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 44
Phonepad.........................................................................................45
Entering text using voice input...........................................................46
Editing text........................................................................................46
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard.............................................47
Calling.......................................................................................... 49
Making calls......................................................................................49
Receiving Calls..................................................................................50
Ongoing calls....................................................................................52
Using the call log...............................................................................52
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 53
Restricting calls.................................................................................53
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 54
Conference calls............................................................................... 55
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 55
Emergency calls................................................................................56
Contacts ......................................................................................57
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 57
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................58
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................59
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................60
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 61
Sending contact information..............................................................62
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 62
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................62
Messaging and chat.....................................................................64
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 64
Organizing your messages................................................................65
Calling from a message.....................................................................66
Messaging settings........................................................................... 66
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................66
Email.............................................................................................67
Setting up email................................................................................67
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 67
Organizing your email messages.......................................................68
Email account settings......................................................................69
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Gmail™.............................................................................................69
Music ...........................................................................................71
Transferring music to your device .....................................................71
Listening to music.............................................................................71
Music Homescreen Menu................................................................. 73
Playlists.............................................................................................73
Sharing music...................................................................................74
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 74
Recognizing Music with TrackID™....................................................75
FM radio.......................................................................................76
Listening to the radio.........................................................................76
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 77
Sound settings..................................................................................77
Camera.........................................................................................78
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................78
Face detection..................................................................................79
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 79
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................80
General camera settings................................................................... 80
Still camera settings..........................................................................83
Video camera settings.......................................................................86
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 90
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................90
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........................................91
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................92
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................93
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................93
Album Homescreen Menu.................................................................93
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................94
Videos.......................................................................................... 96
Watching videos in the Video application...........................................96
Transferring video content to your device .........................................97
Managing video content....................................................................97
PS Video Service...............................................................................97
Connectivity................................................................................. 99
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................99
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices................................99
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories..................................102
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................102
NFC................................................................................................102
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 104
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One-Touch Setup........................................................................... 106
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................107
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™...........107
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 109
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 109
Travel and maps.........................................................................110
Using Location Services..................................................................110
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................110
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................111
Airplane mode.................................................................................111
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 112
Calendar.........................................................................................112
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 113
Accessibility............................................................................... 116
Magnification Gestures....................................................................116
Large Text.......................................................................................116
Color Correction..............................................................................116
Simple Homescreen........................................................................116
Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................116
TalkBack.........................................................................................117
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................117
Slow Talk........................................................................................117
Support and maintenance..........................................................118
Support for your device...................................................................118
Computer tools...............................................................................118
Updating your device...................................................................... 119
Finding a Lost Device .....................................................................120
Finding the identification number of your device..............................120
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 121
Managing files using a computer.....................................................122
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 123
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device.......................................125
Resetting Your Applications............................................................ 125
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 126
Recycling your device..................................................................... 127
Limitations to services and features.................................................128
Legal information.............................................................................128
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the Xperia™ C3 Dual User guide for the Android™ 5.1 software version. If you're
not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings
menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device on
the 119 page.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•Open or select an item.
•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•Move an item.
•Activate an item-specific menu.
•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
•Scroll up or down a list.
•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock on
the 38 page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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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 as the main Home screen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Homescreen Settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
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To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap .
2Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected, then
drag it to the new location.
To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
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To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit, while
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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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 on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search 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 small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Widgets & Apps.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications
available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To Move an Item on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Delete an Item from the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to .
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes.
3Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption
and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps
and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can
also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to
improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find 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.
3Review 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
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To view the estimated battery time
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find 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 mode Disables Wi-Fi® and cellular data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Low battery mode Modifies your device’s behavior, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the
screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.
appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Queue background
data Optimizes outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.
To Activate a Power Saving Mode
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management .
3To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name, and tap the on-off switch
to activate the chosen mode, if necessary.
STAMINA Mode Feature Overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimize your battery
performance:
Extended standby Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and cellular data when
the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused
when this feature is active.
STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power
key to check the time.
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Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To Activate STAMINA Mode Features
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
3Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4Drag the sliders beside the features you want to activate, then tap Activate, if
prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
3Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4Make sure the Extended standby feature is turned on, then tap Apps active in
standby > Add applications.
5Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6When you're done, tap Done.
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 a Screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
•Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
•The status bar
•The Notification panel
•The lockscreen
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To open or close the Notification panel
1To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•Tap .
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
You can set up your device so that only 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.
To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
3Select an option.
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Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
content Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be
visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the
App notifications settings menu.
Hide sensitive
notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for
this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when
sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming
email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.
Don't show
notifications at all You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
Setting the Notification Level for an App
You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications. For example, you
can block all email notifications, prioritize Facebook™ notifications, and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3Select the app you want to change the notification settings for.
4Drag the relevant slider to the right.
Notification levels and options for specific applications
Block Never show notifications for the selected app.
Priority Priority level notifications appear on the lockscreen above all other notifications.
Sensitive This option is only available if you set up a PIN, password, or pattern as your screen lock and
selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting. Notifications for
the app appear on your lockscreen but their content isn't visible.
Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable the Notification Light
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar
Status Icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
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No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading cellular data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
SIM card 1 is inserted
SIM card 2 is inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do not disturb mode
Allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices
The Hearing aid function is activated
Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To Manage Status Bar Icons
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > System icons.
3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification Icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
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