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How to take access the camera from the lockscreen – Sony Xperia Z

To access the camera and take a picture on the Xperia Z when at the lockscreen you can follow these steps (subject to lockscreen configuration).

  1. Briefly press the power button on the right side of the phone to activate the screen.
  2. Drag the camera icon from the right to the left of the screen.
  3. Tap the camera shutter button to capture the image.

What is a g-sensor?

A g-sensor detects the phones position and orientation in the users hand. Will orient the content on screen accordingly.  For example if held in landscape, content is rotated.

How to add items to a home screen folder–Sony Xperia Z

  • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.

How to rename a home screen folder–Sony Xperia Z

  • Tap the folder to open it.
  • Touch the folders title bar to show the folder name field.
  • Enter the new name for the folder and tap done.

How to set a theme–Sony Xperia Z

  • Tap and hold an empty area on a home screen until the device vibrates and brings up a series of options on screen.
  • Tap theme then select the theme you would like.