Sony XPERIA Z User guide

Startup guide
Xperia™Z
C6603
Sony Mobile Communications AB
SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden
www.sonymobile.com
1270-5802.1

Welcome
Important Information
Before you use your device, please read the Important
Information provided in your device or in the box.
Water and dust resistance
>1m
Ocean water Swimming pool Diving
Hot water Sand/mud Other liquid
chemicals
Your device has IP (Ingress Protection) ratings of IP5X,
IPX5 and IPX7. This means that your device is dust
protected and protected against the effects of immersion
in water in depths of between 0 to 100 cm for up to 30
minutes, and is also protected against the effects of a low
pressure water stream.
The covers for the micro USB port, the micro SD card, the
micro SIM card and the headset connector must be firmly
closed in order for the device to meet the stated IP rating.
More information about IP codes and important details
about your device’s resistance to water can be found in
the User guide for your device and on the Sony Mobile
support website.
www.sonymobile.com/support
Assembly
To insert the micro SIM card
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To insert a memory card
Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card
slot.

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The memory card may not be included at purchase
in all markets.

Basics
Device overview
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1. Front camera lens
2. Ear speaker
3. Ambient light sensor
4. Notification light
5. Main microphone
6. Charging dock connector
7. Memory card slot
8. Port for charger/USB cable
9. Headset connector
10. Camera lens
11. Second microphone
12. Camera light
13. NFC™ detection area
14. Strap hole
15. Speaker
16. Volume/Zoom key
17. Power key
18. Micro SIM slot
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other
compatible accessories, for optimal performance.

Turning on the device
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30
minutes before you turn on the device for the first
time.
1Press and hold down the power key until the
device vibrates.
2Wait a while for the device to start.
Waking up the screen
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Drag up or drag down.
Using the keys
Back
•Go back to the previous screen
•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box,
an options menu, or the Notification panel
Home
•Go to the Home screen
Task
•Tap to open a window showing your most
recently used applications and a small apps
bar

Set up your device
What is Android™?
Android is your device's operating system. Since Android
is developed by Google™, your device is preloaded with
several Google™ services, such as Google Maps™ and
Google™ web search. To use some of the services
provided by Google™, you need a Google account.
What is different about Android?
Android™ is an open system, which means that you're not
limited to using applications and services from only one
provider.
Google™ account
With a Google™ account, you can use Gmail™ to send
emails, Google Talk™ to chat with friends, and Google
Play™ to download applications and games, music,
movies and books.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™
account, or sign in if you already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account
from the setup guide the first time you start your
device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts.
Basic settings
The first time you start your device, a setup guide explains
basic device functions and helps you enter essential
settings. You can also access the setup guide later.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Setup guide.

Transferring contacts
to your new device
Transferring contacts to your new device can sometimes
be complicated, but help is available.
You can transfer contacts from several device brands,
including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You need:
•An Internet-connected PC running Windows®
•A USB cable for your old device
•A USB cable for your new Android™ device
•Your old device
•Your new Android™ device
Get started transferring your
contacts
Use the PC Companion program to transfer your contacts.
It's free, and the installation files are already saved on your
new device. PC Companion also offers a range of other
features, including help to update your device software.
To install PC Companion
1New device: Turn on your new Android™ device and
connect it to a PC using a USB cable.
2New device: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the
PC.
3Computer: If a popup window appears to notify you
about available PC software, select Run Startme.exe.
4Computer: Click Install to start the installation and then
follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To transfer contacts to your new device using
PC Companion
1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click
Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer
your contacts.

Finding your way
Home screen
The Home screen of your device is the equivalent of the
desktop on a computer. You can customise your Home
screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper
and other items.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen
display width, so you need to flick left or right to view
content in one of the screen's four extensions.
The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always
available for quick access.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
•Flick right or left.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Tap an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Wallpaper and select an option.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on
your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget
allows you to start playing music directly.
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to
view more content or shrink them to save space on your
Home screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home
screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed
on your device as well as the applications you download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen
width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

To open the Application screen
•From your Home screen, tap .
To open an application
•From your Home screen or the Application screen,
tap the application.
Applications
An application is a program on your device that helps
you perform a task. For example, there are applications
to make calls, take photos and download more
applications.
Status and notifications
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's
going on in your device. For example, new message
and calendar notifications appear here.
Checking notifications and ongoing
activities
You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and get more information. For
example, you can use the panel to open a new
message or view a calendar event. You can also open
some applications that run in the background, such as
the music player.
To open the Notification panel
•Drag the status bar downwards.
Settings menu
View and change settings for your device from the
Settings menu.

To access your device settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings.
You can also drag the status bar downwards on
the Home screen and tap to access your device
settings.