Lockscreens don't normally allow users to launch any apps or even take photos. We still need to unlock our screens to use certain apps on our handset. But with your device, you can take photos, record videos and play tracks without unlocking the screen.
1. Activate first your screen by briefly pressing the power key
2. Now activ the camera app
3. And tap
1. Activate first your screen by briefly pressing the power key
2. Now to display the music player controls, drag
3. And tap
1. Activate first your screen by briefly pressing the power key
2. When the music player controls appear, tap
1. Activate first your screen by briefly pressing the power key
2. Then tap
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, here's how you can easily share contacts on Sony Xperia Z3 uisng NFC feature.
1. On your Home screen, 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 screens are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, 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 screen 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 screens 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 screens are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, 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 screen 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 screens are active.
2. From your Home screen, 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 screen of the receiving device.
How to Hard Reset
By using this method it will not delete your files, but it will force restart your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Use this method if your device is frozen or unable to solve by Factory Reset.
Hard Reset by button:
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 Z3 Compat.
3. Just use a thick or moderate pen, or any object that will fit to the hole to press it.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1. From your Home screen, tap
Apps icon .
2. Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
• Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1. To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the
Application screen 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 screen
1. From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1. To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2. Select the desired option under
SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1. To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen 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 screen
1. To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen 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 screen tidy.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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 screen.
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 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 'Trash bin' icon.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• 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 screen
• 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 screen
1. Tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap the folder's 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 device's camera on a large-screen 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen, 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 screen of your device appears on the screen 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 screen, 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 touchscreen. 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 Z3, you can now add geotags on your photos right on your handset. Here's how you can add geotag on your photos.
To add a Geotag on a photo
- When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to set location to open the map screen.
- Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
- To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
- When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap
Album.
- Drag the left edge of the
Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
- Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap
Album.
- Drag the left edge of the
Album home screen to the right, then tap
Places >
Earth icon. Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
To change the geotag of a photo
- When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
- Tap OK.
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.
