Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 User manual

User guide
Xperia™Z1 Compact
D5503

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................11
Learning the basics......................................................................14
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................14
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................16
Home screen....................................................................................16
Application screen...........................................................................18
Navigating applications....................................................................19
Small apps.......................................................................................20
Widgets............................................................................................21
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................21
Background and themes..................................................................22
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................23
Recording your screen.....................................................................23
Notifications.....................................................................................24
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................26
Application overview........................................................................28
Downloading applications............................................................30
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................30
Downloading applications from other sources................................30
Internet and networks..................................................................31
Browsing the web............................................................................31
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................31
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................32
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................34
Controlling data usage.....................................................................35
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................37
Synchronising data on your device..............................................38
Synchronising with online accounts................................................38
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................38
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................39
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Basic settings...............................................................................40
Accessing settings...........................................................................40
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................40
Managing notifications.....................................................................41
SIM card protection.........................................................................42
Screen settings................................................................................43
Daydream.........................................................................................44
Screen lock......................................................................................45
Language settings............................................................................46
Date and time...................................................................................46
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................46
Enhancing the sound output............................................................47
Typing text...................................................................................48
On-screen keyboard........................................................................48
Phonepad.........................................................................................49
Entering text using voice input........................................................50
Editing text.......................................................................................50
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................51
Calling..........................................................................................53
Making calls.....................................................................................53
Receiving calls.................................................................................54
Ongoing calls...................................................................................56
Using the call log.............................................................................56
Forwarding calls...............................................................................57
Restricting calls................................................................................57
Multiple calls....................................................................................58
Conference calls..............................................................................58
Voicemail..........................................................................................59
Emergency calls...............................................................................59
Contacts.......................................................................................61
Transferring contacts.......................................................................61
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................62
Adding and editing contacts............................................................63
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................64
Favourites and groups.....................................................................65
Sending contact information............................................................66
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................66
Backing up contacts........................................................................66
Messaging and chat.....................................................................68
Reading and sending messages......................................................68
Organising your messages..............................................................69
Calling from a message...................................................................70
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Messaging settings..........................................................................70
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................70
Email.............................................................................................71
Setting up email...............................................................................71
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................71
Organising your email messages.....................................................72
Email account settings.....................................................................73
Gmail™............................................................................................73
Music............................................................................................75
Transferring music to your device...................................................75
Listening to music............................................................................75
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................76
Playlists............................................................................................77
Sharing music..................................................................................78
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................78
Visualiser .........................................................................................78
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................79
FM radio.......................................................................................81
Listening to the radio.......................................................................81
Favourite radio channels..................................................................82
Sound settings.................................................................................82
Camera.........................................................................................83
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................83
Face detection.................................................................................84
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................84
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................85
General camera settings..................................................................85
Still camera settings.........................................................................88
Video camera settings.....................................................................92
Photos and videos in Album........................................................96
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................96
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................97
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................98
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..........................99
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................100
Album home screen menu.............................................................100
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................101
Videos........................................................................................103
Watching videos in the Movies application...................................103
Transferring video content to your device.....................................104
Managing video content................................................................104
Movie Creator................................................................................105
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Video Unlimited service.................................................................105
Connectivity...............................................................................106
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............106
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................106
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................107
Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices................109
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................110
NFC................................................................................................110
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................112
One-touch setup............................................................................114
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................115
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............115
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................117
Using your device as a wallet........................................................117
Travel and maps.........................................................................118
Using location services..................................................................118
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................118
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................119
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................119
Airplane mode................................................................................120
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................121
Calendar.........................................................................................121
Alarm and clock.............................................................................122
Support and maintenance..........................................................124
Support for your device.................................................................124
Computer tools..............................................................................124
Updating your device.....................................................................125
Finding a lost device .....................................................................126
Finding the identification number of your device...........................127
Battery and power management...................................................127
Memory and storage......................................................................129
Managing files using a computer...................................................130
Backing up and restoring content.................................................131
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................133
Restarting and resetting.................................................................134
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................135
Recycling your device....................................................................136
Limitations to services and features..............................................136
Legal information...........................................................................137
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z1 Compact User guide for the Android™ 5.0 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 page 125.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Overview
1 Headset jack
2 Proximity sensor/Light sensor
3 Speaker/Charging light/Notification light
4 Front camera lens
5 Power key
6 Volume/Zoom key
7 Camera key
8 Strap hole
9 Main speaker and microphone
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10 Main camera lens
11 Camera light
12 Second microphone
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Charger/USB port cover
15 Memory card slot cover
16 Charging dock connector
17 Micro SIM card slot cover
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function
properly.
To insert the micro SIM card
Do not insert a memory card into the micro SIM card slot.
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1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the
micro SIM card facing up.
4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible
for any damage caused by such action.
To insert a memory card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device,
then detach the memory card cover.
2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into the
slot until you hear a locking sound.
3Re-attach the memory card cover.
To remove the micro SIM card
1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
2Pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3Remove the micro SIM card.
4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot.
5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
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To remove the memory card
1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
3Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide
on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
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.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
mandatory if you want to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support .
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accounts > 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 .
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite
low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes
before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it
is charging. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
Battery and
power management on page 127.
To charge your device
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1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. 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.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Multiple user accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone
to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the
owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart
from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts:
•Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
•Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your
device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can access the SD
card.
About the Regular User account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up
to three regular user accounts on your device.
To add a regular user account
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.
4Tap OK > Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the top right corner.
5Unlock the screen, for example, by swiping or entering your PIN.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow
phone calls and SMS to the right.
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To delete a regular user account from your device
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove
user > Delete .
About the Guest User account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest
account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed
system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
guest user account is pre-installed and cannot be deleted.
To set up the guest user account
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.
To allow the guest user to make phone calls
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Tap beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls to the right.
To clear the guest session data
1Make sure you are logged in as a guest user.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Find and tap Remove guest.
5Tap Remove.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status
bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
Switching between multiple user accounts
To switch between multiple user accounts
1To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two fingers,
then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to.
3If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in.
Otherwise, just unlock the screen.
When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session
or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for multiple user accounts
There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®.
•Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
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•Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN
settings.
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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, maps or when you are taking photos and
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 that you have to swipe upwards on the screen
to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
See
Screen lock on page 45.
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 Home screen 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 Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Home screen settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen.
For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of
icons.
To set your Home screen to auto rotate
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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 Home screen, 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, and 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 that 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.
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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 that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
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 that you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit
while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is
paused or runs 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 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, 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 on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the favourites 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 favourites 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 minimise 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 favourites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favourites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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