Sony Z Ultra User's Guide

User guideXperia™ Z UltraC6802/C6833/C6806/C6843

To remove the micro SIM card1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.2Pull out the micro SIM card holder.3Remove the micro SIM card.4Insert the mi

To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac1Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer.2Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for

To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen1TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screenmirroring function.2

To create a Smart Connect event1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect forthe first time, tap OK to close the introd

Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your deviceYou can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporateemail messages, calendar

To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" accountWhen you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associatedonl

Maps and locationsLocation services and sourcesUse your device to find out where you are. There are two methods, or sources: GPSsatellites and wireles

Google Maps™Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situationsand receive detailed directions to your destination. Bef

To start the Navigation application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Navigation.108This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print

Calendar and alarm clockCalendarAbout the calendarYour device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™account, you can al

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.3Enter

To set a new alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm & clock.3Tap .4Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.5Tap Set

To activate the vibrate function for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm & clock.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Mark the V

Locking and protecting your deviceIMEI numberEvery device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.You should keep a copy of

To change the SIM card PIN1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.3Tap Change SIM PIN.4Enter the

To create a screen unlock pattern1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Security > Screen lock > Pattern.3Follow the instructions in yo

Support and maintenanceUpdating your deviceUpdate your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performanceand the latest enhancement

To launch the download of PC Companion using your device1Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.2When prompted, follow the instructions i

Safely removing the memory cardYou can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the deviceis turned off. If you want to remove the

Preparing to use the Backup and restore applicationBefore backing up your content, you can select the backup destination and the typesof data that you

Resetting and restartingYou can reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all ofyour personal data. This action is

To charge your device1Plug the charger into a power outlet.2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of acomputer).3Plug t

Improving battery performanceThe following tips can help you improve battery performance:•Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime

phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remainingstandby time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAM

Important informationImportant information leafletBefore you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided inthe Setup guide

micro SIM and memory card slots and the headset jack is not guaranteed in allenvironments or conditions. After using the device in water, dry off the

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IndexAaccountsGoogle™ ...11adjusting volume ...

finding your device ...116Flight mode - See Airplane mode ...34FM radiofavourite

Rradio ...69favourites ...7

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Learning the basicsUsing the touchscreenTapping•Open or select an item.•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.T

Swiping•Scroll up or down a list.•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.Flicking•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a

To unlock the screen•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see Setting

To add a pane to your Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Flick left or right to browse the panes,

To arrange applications on the Application screen1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Applicationscreen to the right.2Selec

Small appsYou can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, s

To add a widget to the Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,then tap Widgets.2Find and tap the widge

ContentsXperia™ Z Ultra User guide...6Getting started...

To remove a widget from the lock screen1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .2Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then

To rename a folder on the Home screen1Tap the folder to open it.2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.3Enter the new folder n

To take action on a notification•Tap the notification.To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel•Place your finger on a notification and fl

Silent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setSynchronisation is ongoingProblem with sign in or synchronisationA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless net

Access your downloaded applications.Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both privateand corporate accounts.Use the Facebook a

Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play™Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,games,

Internet and networksBrowsing the webThe Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed inmost markets. Go to http://support.goog

pre-installed. If not, you can download or add the settings manually. Contact yournetwork operator for detailed information about Internet and messagi

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically1Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Tap Wi-Fi . A

shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, tosurf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive e

Airplane mode...34Enhancing the sound output...

To set a data usage warning1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Data usage.4To set the w

To select another network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.3Tap Sear

Basic settingsAccessing settingsView and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menuis accessible from both the Notifica

To set your device to silent mode1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in thestatus bar.2Press the volume key down again.

Reality for Mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reducebattery consumption.To turn on X-Reality for Mobile1Drag the

To turn on Airplane mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More….3Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.You can also press and hold

Typing textOn-screen keyboardYou can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letterindividually, or you can use the Gesture inpu

To enter text using the Gesture input function1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letterto trace the word that

To open the Phonepad for the first time1Tap a text entry field, then tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.3Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard l

Entering text using voice inputWhen you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing thewords. Just speak the words that you wan

Socialife™...61Using the Socialife™ application...

type. And you can get your message data scanned so that word predictions fit yourwriting style. You can also set the text input application to remembe

CallingMaking callsYou can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a numbersaved in your contact list, or by tapping the phone num

To make an international call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.4Enter the country code, are

Ongoing calls1 Open your contacts list2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call3 Mute the microphone during a call4 Enter numbers during a call5 End a c

Forwarding callsYou can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answeringservice.To forward calls1From your Home screen, tap .2

To make a second call1During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.2Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.To switch betwee

Emergency callsYour device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.You can normally use these numbers to make emergency call

ContactsTransferring contactsThere are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more aboutchoosing a transfer method at www.sony

To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device isset to visible.2When you ar

To search for a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Searchcontacts fiel

Smart Connect...101Synchronising data on your device...

To edit contact information about yourself1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Myself, then tap .3Enter the new information or make the cha

happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entriesby mistake, you can separate them again later.To link contacts1

Messaging and chatReading and sending messagesThe Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which meansthat all messages to and from

To create and send a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap .3Tap , then tap Add recipient and select a contact from the Con

To star a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation you want to open.3In the message you want to star, tap .4To

1 Start a new chat or video call2 Options3 List of contactsTo start a chat1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Hangouts.3Tap , then enter a co

EmailSetting up emailUse the email application in your device to send and receive email messages throughyour email accounts. You can have one or sever

Sending and receiving email messages1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders2 List of email messages3 Options4 Search for email messages

To reply to an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to

Organising your email messagesTo sort your emails1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap at

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To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2Press , then tap Setting

Socialife™Using the Socialife™ applicationUse the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos andsocial networking feeds in on

MusicTransferring music to your deviceThere are different ways to get music from a computer to your device:•Connect the device and computer using a US

To play a song1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap .3Select a music category, for exa

8 Open the "WALKMAN" music playerSony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in everymarket. Separa

To create your own playlists1Open the WALKMAN home screen.2To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of theartist or th

To manage music from your friends1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent.2Tap an item to open it, then work on it as d

1 View TrackID options2 View current music charts3 View the search result history4 Record and identify musicThe TrackID™ application and the TrackID™

Music Unlimited online serviceMusic Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions ofsongs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® c

FM radioListening to the radioThe FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browseand listen to FM radio stations and save

Getting startedOverview1 Second microphone2 Proximity sensor/Light sensor3 Front camera lens4 Ear speaker5 Charging light/Notification light6 Headset

To switch the radio sound to the speaker1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Play in speaker.To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headpho

CameraCamera controls overview1 Zoom in or out2 Main camera screen3 View photos and videos4 Take photos or record video clips5 Go back a step or exit

To view your photos and videos1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

To turn on geotagging1Activate the camera.2Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.3Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.4Check the optio

2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays.1920×1080(16:9)2 megapixel pictur

Face detectionThe camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. Thecamera automatically focuses on the neare

800Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.1600Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.MeteringThis function

Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. Thephoto is taken as soon as you release your finger. Th

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.SportsUse for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.Part

selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus ison.Object trackingWhen you select an object by touchi

13 Main camera lens14 Cover for USB/charger port15 NFC™ detection area16 Charging dock connectorAssemblyA protective plastic sheet is attached to the

MicrophoneSelect whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera s

AlbumViewing photos and videosUse the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos thatyou’ve taken with your camera, or to vi

To watch a slideshow of your photos with music1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow.2

To work with batches of photos or videos in Album1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Selectitems.2Tap the items th

To apply special effects to a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor &

6 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage7 View your photos in globe mode8 View your photos on a map9 View all photos

1 Search a location on the map.2 View menu options.3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch t

VideosWatching videos in the Movies applicationUse the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve savedor downloaded to you

To play a video in full screen mode1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap .You can only switch to full screen mode if

Managing video contentTo get movie information manually1Make sure that your device has an active data connection.2From your Home screen, tap , then f

1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and thedevice, then detach the cover.2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro S

ConnectivitySharing content with DLNA Certified™ devicesYou can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,for example,

To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .3

To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it isconnected to the same

NFC detection areaThe location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data withanother device using NFC, refer to the

To share a photo or video with another device using NFC1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that bothscreens are active.2

To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to t

To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device1If you are connecting to a Bluetooth® device that requires you to first pair yourdevice before con

Connecting your device to a computerConnect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and othertypes of files. The easiest ways

the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on yourdevice.In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device tha

To install PC Companion on a PC1Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.2Conne