Sony E6883 User Manual

User guide
Xperia
™
Z5 Premium Dual
E6833/E6883

Sony E6883 Specifications

General

SIM	Nano-SIM
Display Type	IPS LCD
Display Size	5.5 inches
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	3GB
Internal Storage	32GB
Expandable Storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera	23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Rear Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Model	E6883
Weight	180 g
Display Resolution	2160 x 3840 pixels
Display Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
Rear Camera Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Front Camera	5.1 MP, f/2.4
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery	3430 mAh
Colors	Black, Gold

Summary

Getting started

Starting Your Device for the First Time

Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?

To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device

Device security

Making Sure Your Device is Protected

Overview of security options like screen lock, Google account, and remote services.

Screen Lock

Details various screen lock types from weakest to strongest.

To Change Your Screen Lock Type

To Create a Screen Lock Pattern

To Create a Screen Lock PIN

To Create a Screen Lock Password

Fingerprint Unlock

Fingerprint Manager

Unlocking Your Device Automatically

To Enable Smart Lock

Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It

To Enable or Disable On-Body Detection

Connecting to Trusted Devices

To Add a Trusted Bluetooth® Device

Connecting to Trusted Places

SIM Card Protection

To Set Up a SIM Card Lock

Instructions to enable SIM card lock.

To Change the SIM Card PIN

To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code

Using Multiple SIM Cards

Finding a Lost Device

To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia

Steps to disable the "Protection by my Xperia" service.

Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager

Using Android Device Manager to locate and secure a lost device.

To Activate Android™ Device Manager

Locking and Unlocking the Screen

Taking a screenshot

Recording your screen

Notifications

Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen

Charging Your Device

Battery and Power Management

To View Battery Consumption, Estimated Time, and Power-Saving Tips

How to view battery usage and get power-saving advice.

To View Battery Consumption For Applications

STAMINA MODE

Ultra STAMINA Mode

Updating your device

To Check for New Software

Steps to manually check for available software updates.

Updating Your Device Wirelessly

How to download and install system updates wirelessly.

Storage and Memory

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Backing up Data to a Computer

How to back up device data to a PC or Mac using Xperia™ Companion.

To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer

To Restore Your Data Using a Computer

Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application

To Back Up Content Manually

To Restore Backed-Up Content

Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application

To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application

Downloading applications

Downloading Applications from Google Play™

How to download apps from the Google Play Store.

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

How to use the Google Chrome browser to surf the internet.

Internet and MMS Settings

How to set up internet and MMS settings for cellular data.

Wi-Fi

To Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

Steps to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function.

To Connect to A Wi-Fi Network

Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection

To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable

To Share Your Cellular Data Connection With Another Bluetooth® Device

Controlling Data Usage

To Help Reduce Data Usage

To Turn Data Traffic On or Off

Selecting a SIM card for data traffic

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

To Add a Virtual Private Network

To Connect to a Virtual Private Network

Synchronizing data on your device

Synchronizing with Online Accounts

How to sync data from online accounts like email and social media.

Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Basic settings

Accessing settings

Volume settings

Do Not Disturb Mode

Screen settings

Screen Pinning

Application settings

Allowing or denying permissions

Resetting Your Applications

Language settings

Date and time

Enhancing the Sound Output

Noise cancellation

Multiple User Accounts

Typing text

On-Screen Keyboard

How to use the on-screen keyboard, including gesture input and personalization.

Phonepad

Entering text using voice input

Editing text

Calling

Making calls

How to make calls manually, via contacts, call log, or smart dial.

Receiving calls

Using the answering machine

Rejecting a call with a text message

Smart call handling

Using the Call Log

Forwarding Calls

Restricting calls

Multiple Calls

Conference calls

Voicemail

Emergency calls

Contacts

Searching and viewing contacts

How to find, view, and filter contacts.

Adding and editing contacts

Transferring contacts

Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account

Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information

Sending contact information

Backing up Contacts

Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

How to read, create, and send messages, including multimedia.

Organizing your messages

Messaging settings

Instant Messaging and Video Chat

Email

Setting Up Email

How to set up email accounts on the device.

Sending and Receiving Email Messages

How to send, receive, and manage email messages.

Organizing your email messages

To Search for Emails

Email account settings

Music and FM Radio

Transferring Music to Your Device

Listening to Music

Playlists

Enhancing the sound

Recognizing Music with TrackID™

Listening to the radio

Camera

Taking Photos and Recording Videos

How to take photos and record videos using the camera.

General camera settings

Still camera settings

Photos and videos in Album

Viewing Photos and Videos

How to view photos and videos in the Album application.

Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos

Editing photos with the Photo editor application

Editing videos with the Video editor application

Hiding photos and videos

Viewing Your Photos on a Map

To View Geotagged Photos on a Map

To View Geotagged Photos on a Globe

Videos

The Video Application

How to play videos and use the device as a TV remote controller.

Transferring Video Content to Your Device

Movie Creator

Connectivity

Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable

Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV

Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices

Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices

NFC

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

To Turn the Bluetooth® Function On or Off

Pairing with Another Bluetooth® Device

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology

Smart apps and features that save you time

Overview of Smart Connect

Managing Accessories

Google Search & Now

Using your Device as a Wallet

Travel and maps

Using Location Services

How to enable location services for apps like Maps and Camera.

Google Maps™ and Navigation

How to use Google Maps for navigation and traffic information.

Airplane Mode

Clock and Calendar

Calendar

How to manage schedules, create events, and view calendars.

Clock

To Set a New Alarm

Step-by-step instructions for setting a new alarm.

Accessibility

Magnification Gestures

Large Text

Display Size

Color Correction

TalkBack

Support and Legal

Support Application

Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device

Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing

How to restart, factory reset, or repair the device.

To Restart Your Device

To force the device to shut down

To perform a factory data reset