Sony Xperia ZR M36h User manual

User guide
Xperia™ZR
M36h

Contents
Xperia™ ZR User guide..................................................................6
Getting started...............................................................................7
Android™ – what and why?...............................................................7
Device overview.................................................................................7
Assembly...........................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off .........................................................10
Screen lock......................................................................................10
Setup guide......................................................................................10
Accounts and services.....................................................................11
Getting to know your device........................................................12
Using the keys.................................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Battery..............................................................................................14
Using the lock screen......................................................................17
Home screen....................................................................................17
Accessing and using applications...................................................20
Status and notifications...................................................................22
Settings menu..................................................................................24
Typing text.......................................................................................24
Chinese input...................................................................................26
Customising your device.................................................................27
Enhancing the sound output............................................................29
Memory............................................................................................30
Using a headset ..............................................................................30
Internet and messaging settings......................................................31
Controlling data usage.....................................................................32
Mobile network settings...................................................................33
Calling..........................................................................................34
Emergency calls...............................................................................34
Making calls.....................................................................................34
Receiving calls.................................................................................35
Ongoing calls...................................................................................35
Using the call log.............................................................................36
Multiple calls....................................................................................36
Conference calls..............................................................................37
Forwarding calls...............................................................................37
Restricting calls................................................................................38
Contacts ......................................................................................39
Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................39
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Synchronising contacts with your device........................................39
Other methods for transferring contacts.........................................39
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................40
Adding and editing contacts............................................................40
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................41
Favourites and groups.....................................................................42
Sending contact information............................................................42
Backing up contacts........................................................................43
Messaging....................................................................................44
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................44
Text and multimedia message options............................................45
Email.............................................................................................46
Getting started with Email................................................................46
Using email......................................................................................46
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................50
About the "WALKMAN" application.................................................50
Transferring media files to your device ...........................................50
Using the "WALKMAN" application ................................................51
Visualiser .........................................................................................52
Getting more information about a song or artist..............................52
Using My music to organise your songs .........................................52
Managing playlists...........................................................................53
"WALKMAN" application widget ....................................................54
Protecting your hearing....................................................................54
Music services..............................................................................55
TrackID technology..........................................................................55
FM radio.......................................................................................56
About the FM radio..........................................................................56
Using your favourite radio channels................................................57
Sound settings.................................................................................57
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................58
Camera.........................................................................................59
About the camera............................................................................59
Using the still camera......................................................................59
Face detection.................................................................................60
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................60
Using still camera settings...............................................................61
Using the video camera...................................................................65
Album...........................................................................................70
About Album....................................................................................70
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................70
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ...............................70
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Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ..........................71
Movies..........................................................................................77
About Movies...................................................................................77
Using Movies...................................................................................77
Web browser................................................................................79
About the web browser....................................................................79
Connectivity.................................................................................80
WLAN...............................................................................................80
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................80
NFC..................................................................................................83
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................85
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................87
Connecting your device to a TV set.................................................89
Screen mirroring..............................................................................90
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application...................90
Smart Connect.................................................................................91
Synchronising data on your device..............................................92
About synchronising data on your device.......................................92
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........92
Maps and locations......................................................................93
About location services....................................................................93
Using GPS.......................................................................................93
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................94
Calendar...........................................................................................94
Alarm clock......................................................................................94
Support and maintenance............................................................97
Updating your device.......................................................................97
Backup and restore application.......................................................98
Resetting your device......................................................................99
Locking and protecting your device..............................................100
Finding your device........................................................................102
Support application.......................................................................102
Recycling your device....................................................................102
Reference...................................................................................103
Settings overview...........................................................................103
Status and notification icons overview..........................................103
Applications overview....................................................................105
Important information.................................................................106
Important information leaflet..........................................................106
Limitations to services and features..............................................106
Protecting your device from water and dust.................................106
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Legal information...........................................................................107
Index...........................................................................................109
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Xperia™ ZR User guide
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Getting started
Android™ – what and why?
An Android™ device can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you
can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete
applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. You can also
integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with
online services that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access
your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your
appointments, and engage in social networking.
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available
and your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new
features and the latest improvements.
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.
Device overview
1Front camera lens
2 Ear speaker
3 Headset jack
4 Light sensor
5 Power key
6 Volume/Zoom key
7 Camera key
8 Strap hole
9 Microphone
10 Notification light
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11 Camera lens
12 Camera light
13 Port for charger/USB cable
14 Connector for charging dock
15 Speaker
Assembly
To remove the back cover
•Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and the bottom side of
your device, then lift up the cover.
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To insert the micro SIM card
1Remove the battery cover and the battery, then pull out the micro SIM card
holder.
2Place the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder, with the gold-
coloured contacts facing down.
3Push the micro SIM card and the holder back into the phone.
To insert a memory card
1Remove the back cover and the battery.
2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To attach the back cover
1Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top
corners to lock them into place.
2Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the
inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place.
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Turning the device on and off
To turn on the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3To unlock the screen, swipe up or down on the screen.
4Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
5Wait 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.
3Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Screen lock
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted
actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Setup guide
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying
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music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or
you can create a new account directly on your device.
You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when
you're on the move. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well
as from a computer.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronise your device with your corporate Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®
account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you
at all times.
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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
•Go back to the previous screen
•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an
application
Home
•Go to the Home screen
Task
•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
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. You can also set personal locks to protect
your subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
•Tap the item.
Marking options
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Marked list option
Unmarked list option
To mark or unmark options
•Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)
or spread them apart (to zoom in).
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
also scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
To scroll
•Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
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To flick
•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can
stop it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects
the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close
to the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on
your device when you are engaged in a call.
Battery
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger
cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your
device while it is charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for
example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the device.
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To charge your device
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 lights up when charging starts.
4When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to
bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging
•To charge your device, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded
original batteries, a power supply and the USB cable supplied with your device. The
use of third-party products may decrease the performance of your device and/or
pose a risk to your health or safety
Actual charging times may vary. When tested in laboratory conditions, the approximate
charging time for an empty battery is around 3 hours when utilizing the charger recommended
by Sony for your device. Interrupted charging does not damage the battery. Performance
depends on temperature, signal strength, usage patterns, features selected and voice or data
transmissions. The standby time for this battery is up to 400 hours in GSM network; up to 290
hours in UMTS network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology).
Use only Sony branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use
other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
To check the battery level
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
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•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the
Internet, you can save power by disabling all mobile data connections from the
Notification panel by dragging down the status bar. This setting does not prevent
your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks.
•Turn off Bluetooth® and WLAN when you don't need these features. You can turn
them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status
bar.
•Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery
consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use
your device. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but
increase the synchronisation intervals.
•Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications. Some applications also consume more power.
•Close and exit applications that you are not using.
•Lower the screen display brightness level.
•Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with
no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available
networks, and this consumes power.
•Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices
demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.
•Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the
time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
•Disable any live wallpaper.
To access the battery usage menu
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
Using STAMINA mode
Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your WLAN connection, data traffic
and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. When
STAMINA mode is active, you can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia
messages. You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to
keep running when your screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all
paused functions are resumed.
To activate STAMINA mode
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2Find and tap Power management.
3Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate.
appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4Add or remove applications, as desired.
5When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make
phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining
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standby time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAMINA
mode is more effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your
device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in
battery performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
To view the estimated standby time
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level
is low. This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness, data traffic
and the vibrate function so that you can reduce battery consumption.
To activate Low battery mode
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2Find and tap Power management.
3Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to Low battery mode.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4Adjust the settings as desired.
5When you're finished, tap .
Using the lock screen
You can add new panes to your Home screen even when the screen is locked. You
can also add widgets to these panes when you create them. You can then access
these widgets when the screen is locked by swiping to the right on the screen.
To take a photo from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.
3After the camera opens, tap .
To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Swipe to the right, then tap to add a new pane.
3Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
You can only add one widget per pane when the screen is locked.
Home screen
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can
customise your Home screen with applications, widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes,
and wallpaper.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to
flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.
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shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main
Home screen pane, and add or delete panes.
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 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 browser the panes, then tap .
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 .
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” 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.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
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 Home screen.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you
can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create
folders, and add shortcuts and widgets.
Customisation options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customisation options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customisation options from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and customisation options appear at the bottom of the screen.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3Select a shortcut.
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and
holding the application.
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
1Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
2Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
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To rename a folder
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application
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 browse the Application screen
•From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
3Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To share an application from your Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap , then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by
.
3Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm,
if necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you
have selected.
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