Friday, October 17, 2014
Sony Xperia Z2 Tips and Tricks How Tos
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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.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.
How to Factory Reset
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your device will delete all your files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
There are two ways on how to reset your Sony Xperia Z2. One is to erase everything, wiping your files and restoring the default settings. The other one is to reset the device without deleting your personal data.
How To Reset (Erasing All Your Files):
- On your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
- Go to Settings, and select Backup & reset.
- Tap on Factory data reset.
- Then Reset phone.
- Confirm by tapping Erase everything. You just need to wait while your phone deleting your files and restoring your settings to default.
How To Reset Without Erasing Your Personal Data:
- On your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
- Go to Settings, and select Backup & reset.
- Tap on Settings reset.
- Then Reset phone.
- Confirm by tapping Reset settings.
- Wait while your phone restoring your settings.
Warning: To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.
How to Set Up Voicemail Service
Voicemail services depends on your subscription plan with your service provider. This feature allows caller to leave voice messages on your phone whenever you cant pick up. Your voicemail number may be found on your sim card or you can get it directly from your service provider. Here are the steps to set up voicemail service on Sony Xperia Z2.
To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on Apps icon
to enter your voicemail number.
2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings and choose Voicemail Settings.
4. Tap on Voicemail number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the Apps icon.
2.Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
Voicemail services depends on your subscription plan with your service provider. This feature allows caller to leave voice messages on your phone whenever you cant pick up. Your voicemail number may be found on your sim card or you can get it directly from your service provider. Here are the steps to set up voicemail service on Sony Xperia Z2.
To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on Apps icon
to enter your voicemail number.2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings and choose Voicemail Settings.
4. Tap on Voicemail number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the Apps icon
.2.Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For your device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the Lcd brightness and the Lcd lock timeout. On the HomeLcd, tap on Apps icon. Select Settings > Power management.
- Use the Stamina mode and Low battery mode features.
- To activate the STAMINA mode: While you are in the Power management, tap on Point icon next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal. To turn off the network go to Settings and turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Adjust your brightness level to low.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• If you have any live wallpaper, Disable it.
• Set the synchronization application to manual. You can also choose the automatic, but increase the synchronization intervals.
• If you want to listen to music, use the Sony original hands free device. It demand less battery power than your devices own loudspeakers.
Wouldnt it be nice if youre phone automatically plays your song list right when you step in your car? Or what about letting you show your whole day agenda the moment you arrive at your work table between 8-9am? These are just examples on how Sony Xperia Z2s Smart Connect app works. With this app, you can set an event to happen on your device at certain times or what will happen when you connect/disconnect accessories like headset or charger. Hereshow to use it.
1. On your devices home Lcd, tap on Apps icon
2. Look for Smart Connect and tap on it.
3. If its your first time opening the said app, tap on OK to close the introduction Lcd.
4. Go to Events tab and tap on the plus (+) icon.
5. If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction Lcd.
6. Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
7. Tap Right Arrow icon to continue.
8. Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other settings as desired.
9. Tap Right Arrow icon to continue.
10. Set an event name, then tap Finish.
Transferring files in Sony Xperia Z2 is now made easy by using the Media Transfer Mode. You can easily transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as computer, using a Wi-Fi connection. But before you can transfer files wirelessly, you will need to pair both devices.
Note: You will need a Wi-Fi enabled devices that supports Media transfer such as a computer running Microsoft, Windows Vista orWindows 7.
To pair your device with the computer:
- Check if the media transfer mode of your device is enabled. It is normally enabled by default.
- Using the USB cable, connect your device to a computer.
- On your computer, once the name of your device appear, click on Network Configuration and just follow the steps on how to pair the computer.
- After pairing, safely disconnect your device from your computer.
These steps will work only on Windows 7 OS and the computer is connected to the Wi-Fi Access point via network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media Transfer Mode:
- First things first, check if the media transfer mode is enabled.
- On your Home Lcd, tap on the Apps icon.
- Select Settings > Xperia > USB connectivity.
- Then tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
- Tap connect.
If you want to disconnect, just tap on the paired device and tap Disconnect.
If you want to remove the paired device, tap on the paired device you want to remove and select Forget.
How to Add a Shortcut on HomeLcd
Just like a desktop, it also works best on any smartphones to add a shortcut on a homeLcd. This r somehow makes navigation, especially to important files/apps, more accessible. Its less hassle and less tapping. Sony Xperia Z2 definitely allows you to make your device experience stress-free by adding a shortcut to important apps on your homeLcd. Heres how to do it.
1. On your devices homeLcd, touch and hold and empty area until the device vibrates.
2. After doing so, tap on Apps.
3. Then go to Shortcuts and select a shortcut.
4. Or another option, just go directly to the Application Lcd and touch and hold the application.
Adding Widgets on your HomeLcd will help you improve your productivity in using your Sony Xperia Z2. If you dont know what widgets means, Widgets are small applications that you can directly use on your HomeLcd. These will serve as your shortcut icon so will no longer need to access your Apps.
Follow these steps on how to add widgets on your HomeLcd.
- Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Lcd until your device vibrates.
- There should an option appear, tap on Widgets.
- Select the widget and tap on it you want to add.
- There are some widgets that are resizeable, you can expand them to view the content more on your HomeLcd.
How to resize a Widget:
- Tap and hold the widget you want to resize until it magnifies and the device vibrates. You can tell if the widget is resizeable if the highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
- You just need to Drag the dots for your preferred size.
- Then tap anywhere on the HomeLcd to confirm the new size of the widget.
How to Change Time & Date
In some devices you can only change the Timezone and not the specific time and date. But in Sony Xperia Z2, you have an option whether to set the time in automatic or to manually set the time.
Follow these steps on how to change the time and date on your device:
To manually set the date:
- On your Home Lcd, tap the Apps icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Set date, and adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
- To confirm the changes, tap Done.
To manually set the time:
- On your Home Lcd, tap the Apps icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Set time, and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
- To confirm the changes, tap Done.
If you want to change the timezone:
- On your Home Lcd, tap the Apps icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Select time zone.
- Find your preferred time zone in the option.
Duplicate contacts usually happens when you import your old contacts to your new device or when you synchronize your contacts with the other account. On your Sony Xperia Z2, you can avoid dupicate contacts and instead link these two to create a single entry. If you happen to link two contacts by mistake, you can separate them again. Heres how you can link two contacts.
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on
.2. Tap on
and tap the contact you want to link with another contact.3. Press on
and tap Link contact.4. And tap the contact whose information you want to be linked with the first one. Tap OK to confirm. The first contact no longer appears on your contact list but is merged with the second contact.
Now if you mistakenly linked two contacts
on your homeLcd and then tap on.2. Then tap on the linked contact you want to edit.
3. And tap on
. Tap on Unlink contact on the list and tap on OK to confirm.How to Transfer Contacts from Sim Card or Memory Card
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But if you have save your contacts on a Sim Card or Memory Card, then you can transfer your contacts from your SIM Card or Memory Card to your Sony Xperia Z2.
How to transfer contacts from a SIM card to your device:
- On your devices homeLcd, tap on the Apps icon .
- Then tap on the Person icon or Contacts.
- Press the Three Vertical Dots, and select Import contacts > SIM card.
- If you have set up a synchronization account, then you can choose to add the SIM card contacts under that account. Or you may choose to only use the contacts on your device.
- If you want to import all the contacts, tap Import all.
- If you want to select which contact to transfer, you just need to find and tap on the contact.
How to transfer contacts from a memory card to your device:
- On your devices homeLcd, tap on the Apps icon .
- Then tap on the Person icon or Contacts.
- Press the Three Vertical Dots, and select Import contacts > SD card.
- Choose the option you preferred if you have set up a synchronization account. Whether to add the imported contacts under that account or on your device.
- If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, there should be a list appear on the different batches of contacts. Just select the batch you want to import.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to Screen Mirror to Show the Screen on a TV
The Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display using a cable connection or wirelessly using a Wi-Fi. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.
Mirroring the Lcd of your device on a TV using a cable:
You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV Lcd. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.
Note: You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
1. Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. MHL iconappears in your devices status bar after a connection is established.
2. The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input
1. Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
2. Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your devices status bar after a connection is established.
3. The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
To view help about using the TV remote control
1. While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.
2. Tap MHL connected.
Note: You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
To disconnect your device from the TV set
• Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.
How to Mirror the Lcd of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection.
Warning: Your TV must support Lcd mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support Lcd mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
To mirror the Lcd of your device on a TV Lcd
1. TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the Lcd mirroring function.
2. Your device: From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
4. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device to which you want to mirror content.
Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Warning: Your TV must support Lcd mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
How to Activate Camera App and Play Tracks on a LockLcd
LockLcds dont normally allow users to launch any apps or even take photos. We still need to unlock our Lcds to use certain apps on our handset. But with your device, you can take photos, record videos and play tracks without unlocking the Lcd.
To take a photo on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
2. Now activ the camera app
by dragging the camera icon to the left across the Lcd.
3. And tap
to take photos or record videos without unlocking your Lcd.
To play an audio on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key.
2. Now to display the music player controls, drag
to the right across the Lcd.
3. And tap
to play a track on a lockLcd.
To pause an audio track from the lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key.
2. When the music player controls appear, tap
to pause the track.
To change the currently playing audio track on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key.
2. Then tap
or
when the music player controls appear.
How to Use NFC | Share Contacts, Music Files, Photo or Video and Web Address
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Walkman icon.
3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Album.
3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
How to Hard Reset
We have our own reasons why we hard reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Sony Xperia Z2 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
1. Sony made a special button, just by pressing it your device will reset to default or to its original state.
2. You can find the Hard Reset button under the flap cover of MicroSD card slot on your Xperia Z2.
3. Just use a thick or moderate pen, or any object that will fit to the hole to press it.
Use this method if your device is frozen or unable to solve by Factory Reset.
Application Lcd
The Application Lcd, which you open from the Home Lcd, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application Lcd
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon .
2. Flick left or right on the Application Lcd.
To open an application from the Application Lcd
• Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application Lcd menu
• When the Application Lcd is open, drag the left edge of the Lcd to the right.
To move an application on the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3. Touch 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 Lcd
1. From the Application Lcd, touch and hold an application icon until the Lcd vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the Lcd. The Home Lcd opens.
2. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home Lcd, then release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Tap Search apps.
3. Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by X mark.
3. Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home Lcd tidy.
To add a shortcut to your Home Lcd
1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Lcd until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.
2. In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
3. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home Lcd.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home Lcd
• 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 Lcd
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to Trash bin icon.
To create a folder on the Home Lcd
• Touch 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.
To add items to a folder on the Home Lcd
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home Lcd
1. Tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap the folders title bar to show the Folder name field.
3. Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
How to Share Content with DLNA Certified Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with your devices camera on a large-Lcd TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap WALKMAN.
3. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Movies.
3. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.
4. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
You must set up file sharing on your device first before you can view or play media files from other DLNA Certified devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4. Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4. Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4. Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Tap Question mark icon.
How to Use Car Infotainment System
Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving. The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls.
Some applications may not be available in driving mode. Also, protected data, such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made available via MirrorLink™.
To connect your device to a car infotainment system
• Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The Lcd of your device appears on the Lcd of the infotainment system.
Warning: You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
1. Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.
4. Tap OK.
How to Make Conference Calls
Easy to start a conference call. You can discus your business over the phone with your associates with just a few tap on its touchLcd. With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator.
To make a conference call
1. During an ongoing call, tap
2. Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.
3. Tap
to add the second participant to the conference call.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1. During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.
3. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap.
To release a participant from a conference call
1. During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
2. Tap
next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
• During the conference call, tap End conference call.
How to Add a Geotag on a Photo
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Screen Mirror to Show the Screen on a TV
The Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display using a cable connection or wirelessly using a Wi-Fi. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.
Mirroring the Lcd of your device on a TV using a cable:
You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV Lcd. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.
Note: You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
1. Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. MHL iconappears in your devices status bar after a connection is established.
2. The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input
1. Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
2. Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your devices status bar after a connection is established.
3. The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
To view help about using the TV remote control
1. While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.
2. Tap MHL connected.
Note: You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
To disconnect your device from the TV set
• Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.
How to Mirror the Lcd of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection.
Warning: Your TV must support Lcd mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support Lcd mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
To mirror the Lcd of your device on a TV Lcd
1. TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the Lcd mirroring function.
2. Your device: From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
4. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device to which you want to mirror content.
Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Warning: Your TV must support Lcd mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
How to Activate Camera App and Play Tracks on a LockLcd
LockLcds dont normally allow users to launch any apps or even take photos. We still need to unlock our Lcds to use certain apps on our handset. But with your device, you can take photos, record videos and play tracks without unlocking the Lcd.
To take a photo on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
2. Now activ the camera app
by dragging the camera icon to the left across the Lcd.3. And tap
to take photos or record videos without unlocking your Lcd.To play an audio on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.2. Now to display the music player controls, drag
to the right across the Lcd.3. And tap
to play a track on a lockLcd.To pause an audio track from the lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.2. When the music player controls appear, tap
to pause the track.To change the currently playing audio track on a lockLcd
1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.2. Then tap
orwhen the music player controls appear.How to Use NFC | Share Contacts, Music Files, Photo or Video and Web Address
NFC feature is a must-have for any smartphones these days. Near-field communication or NFC works similarly like bluetooth. By touching your NFC-enabled phones against each other, you can then share contacts, music and photos. Well, heres how you can easily share contacts on Sony Xperia Z2 uisng NFC feature.
1. On your Home Lcd, tap the Apps icon > Settings.
2. Then go to More.
3. Mark the NFC checkbox.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then tap Person icon.
3. Tap the contact that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Walkman icon.
3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Album.
3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
How to Hard Reset
We have our own reasons why we hard reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Sony Xperia Z2 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
1. Sony made a special button, just by pressing it your device will reset to default or to its original state.
2. You can find the Hard Reset button under the flap cover of MicroSD card slot on your Xperia Z2.
3. Just use a thick or moderate pen, or any object that will fit to the hole to press it.
Use this method if your device is frozen or unable to solve by Factory Reset.
Application Lcd
The Application Lcd, which you open from the Home Lcd, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application Lcd
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon .
2. Flick left or right on the Application Lcd.
To open an application from the Application Lcd
• Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application Lcd menu
• When the Application Lcd is open, drag the left edge of the Lcd to the right.
To move an application on the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3. Touch 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 Lcd
1. From the Application Lcd, touch and hold an application icon until the Lcd vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the Lcd. The Home Lcd opens.
2. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home Lcd, then release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Tap Search apps.
3. Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application Lcd
1. To open the Application Lcd menu, drag the left edge of the Application Lcd to the right.
2. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by X mark.
3. Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home Lcd tidy.
To add a shortcut to your Home Lcd
1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Lcd until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.
2. In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
3. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home Lcd.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home Lcd
• 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 Lcd
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to Trash bin icon.
To create a folder on the Home Lcd
• Touch 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.
To add items to a folder on the Home Lcd
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home Lcd
1. Tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap the folders title bar to show the Folder name field.
3. Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
How to Share Content with DLNA Certified Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with your devices camera on a large-Lcd TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap WALKMAN.
3. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Movies.
3. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1. Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.
4. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
You must set up file sharing on your device first before you can view or play media files from other DLNA Certified devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4. Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4. Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4. Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3. Tap Question mark icon.
How to Use Car Infotainment System
Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving. The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls.
Some applications may not be available in driving mode. Also, protected data, such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made available via MirrorLink™.
To connect your device to a car infotainment system
• Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The Lcd of your device appears on the Lcd of the infotainment system.
Warning: You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
1. Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.
4. Tap OK.
How to Make Conference Calls
Easy to start a conference call. You can discus your business over the phone with your associates with just a few tap on its touchLcd. With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator.
To make a conference call
1. During an ongoing call, tap
2. Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.
3. Tap
to add the second participant to the conference call.4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1. During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.
3. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
.To release a participant from a conference call
1. During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
2. Tap
next to the participant you want to release.To end a conference call
• During the conference call, tap End conference call.
How to Add a Geotag on a Photo
Adding a location to those photos somehow adds relevance and it gives you that flashback of memories when you view those nicely captured moments. Well, this feature is not new any longer since its been there online and you often use them on photo-filtered websites. But with Sony Xperia Z2, you can now add geotags on your photos right on your handset. Heres how you can add geotag on your photos.
1. Open your photo gallery on your device.
2. When youre viewing a photo, just tap the Lcd and the toolbars will display.
3. Now tap
to open the map Lcd.
4. Find and tap the desired location to put the map on the photo.
5. To adjust the location of the photo, just tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
6. Tap OK when youre done and to save the geotag. You can then return to the photo viewer Lcd.
1. Open your photo gallery on your device.
2. When youre viewing a photo, just tap the Lcd and the toolbars will display.
3. Now tap
to open the map Lcd.4. Find and tap the desired location to put the map on the photo.
5. To adjust the location of the photo, just tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
6. Tap OK when youre done and to save the geotag. You can then return to the photo viewer Lcd.
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