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User guide
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Xperia ZR
C5503/C5502
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Contents Xperia™ ZR User guide..................................................................6 Getting started...............................................................................7 Android™ – what and why?...............................................................7 Device overview.................................................................................7 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the device
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Conference calls..............................................................................41 Forwarding calls...............................................................................42 Restricting calls................................................................................42 Contacts ......................................................................................43 Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................43 Synchronising contacts w
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Camera.........................................................................................67 About the camera............................................................................67 Using the still camera......................................................................67 Face detection.................................................................................68 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................68 Adding the geographical position to
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Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................113 Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................114 Calendar.........................................................................................114 Alarm clock....................................................................................114 Support and maintenance..........................................................117 Updating your device............................
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Xperia™ ZR User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Getting started Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applic
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6 Volume/Zoom key 7 Camera key 8 Strap hole 9 Microphone 10 Notification light 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. 8 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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To insert the micro SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery, then pull out the micro SIM card holder. 2 Place the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder, with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 3 Push the micro SIM card and the holder back into the phone. To insert a memory card 1 Remove the back cover and the battery. 2 Insert 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 ma
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Turning the device on and off To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, swipe up or down on the screen. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK. 5 Wait 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
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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 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap 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. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your Contact
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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 to
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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 no
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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 prev
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To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug 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. 4 When 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 removi
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• 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
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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 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Power management. 3 Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. To deactivate Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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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 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick 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 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the devic
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To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 1 Touch 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. 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size
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To rename a folder 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. 3 Enter 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 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme for your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on y
