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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Tablet Z ™ SGP311/SGP312...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide............6 Getting started................7 Device overview..................7 Assembly....................8 Turning the device on and off .............8 Setup guide..................9 Screen lock..................9 Accounts and services..............10 Multiple user accounts..............10 Getting to know your device............12 Using the keys..................12 Battery....................12 Using the touchscreen..............15 Using the lock screen................17 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications............20...
  • Page 3 Email.....................38 Getting started with Email..............38 Using e-mail..................39 Socialife™..................41 Using the Socialife™ application............41 "WALKMAN" application .............42 About the "WALKMAN" application...........42 Transferring media files to your device ..........42 Using the "WALKMAN" application ..........43 Visualizer ..................44 Getting more information about a track or artist........44 Using My music to organize your tracks ...........44 Managing playlists................46 "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 4 Video Unlimited................75 Video Unlimited service..............75 Web browser................76 About the web browser..............76 Connectivity.................77 Connecting to wireless networks............77 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.........79 Using your device as a remote control..........81 NFC....................82 Bluetooth® wireless technology............83 Connecting your device to a computer..........86 Connecting your device to a TV set...........88 Screen mirroring................88 Smart Connect..................89 Synchronizing data on your device..........90...
  • Page 5 Water resistance................106 Legal information................107 Index...................109 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Xperia™ Tablet Z User Guide

    Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device overview Light sensor Front camera Speaker A Speaker B Charging dock connector Volume key Notification light Power key Headset jack 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera 13 Speaker B (same as 4) 14 Port for charger/USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 Memory card slot 17 Speaker A (same as 3)

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly To insert the memory card Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom side of the device, then detach the memory card cover. Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

  • Page 9: Setup Guide

    For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or you can create a new account directly on your device.

  • Page 10: Accounts And Services

    To unlock the screen using the Swipe feature Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen. • To lock the screen manually When the screen is active, briefly press the power key • Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move.
  • Page 11 Using multiple user accounts To add a new user Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Users > Add user. Tap OK >...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application Home • Go to the Home screen Task •...
  • Page 13 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.
  • Page 14 Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. • Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.
  • Page 16 To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area.

  • Page 17: Using The Lock Screen

    To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your device has a sensor that detects light.
  • Page 18 The items in the bar at the top of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
  • Page 19 To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Themes, then select a theme.
  • Page 21 Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps. To open the recently used applications window • Press Using small apps From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications.
  • Page 23 To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Settings Menu

    Customizing quick settings from the Notification panel You can customize quick settings from the Notification panel by selecting the quick settings you want and rearranging their order. You can select up to 10 quick settings, or you can also select none of them. To select quick settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Display >...
  • Page 25 7 Display numbers and symbols. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To hide the on-screen keyboard • When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap To personalise the on-screen keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap...

  • Page 26: Keyboard Settings

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

  • Page 27: Customizing Your Device

    To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Languages >...

  • Page 28: Time And Date

    To set your device to silent mode Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap appears in the status bar. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Touch sounds checkbox.

  • Page 29: Enhancing The Sound Output

    The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. Using xLOUD™ technology Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs. To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™...

  • Page 30: Memory

    Using S-Force Front Surround 3D Use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology from Sony to get the best sound from your device for watching movies. This technology creates realistic 3D surround sound using your device's speakers. To use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Using A Headset

    Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 32: Google Play

    Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™...

  • Page 33: Permissions

    However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third- party content.

  • Page 34: Contacts

    Your old device. Your new Android™ device. • To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC or that Sony™ Bridge for ® ® Mac is installed on your Apple computer.

  • Page 35: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later.

  • Page 36: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. Searching and viewing contacts Shortcut tabs Search for contacts Create a contact Edit a contact's details...

  • Page 37: Sending Contact Information

    To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Favorites. To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done.

  • Page 38: Email

    Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™...

  • Page 39: Using E-Mail

    To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™...
  • Page 40 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

  • Page 41: Socialife

    Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favorite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It color codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’...

  • Page 42: Walkman" Application

    "WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™...

  • Page 43: Using The "Walkman" Application

    Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.

  • Page 44: Visualizer

    To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like"...
  • Page 45 Overview of My music Browse audio by track Go back to the current track Browse by album Browse your music by artist Browse all playlists Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Categorize your music using SensMe™...

  • Page 46: Managing Playlists

    Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™...

  • Page 47: Walkman" Application Widget

    To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

  • Page 48: Music Services

    Music services TrackID™ technology Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds.

  • Page 49: Music Unlimited

    Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited™ is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To open Music Unlimited™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap About the PlayNow™...

  • Page 50: Fm Radio

    FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 51: Using Your Favorite Radio Channels

    Favorites list Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application Radio on/off button View menu options Move up the frequency band to search for a channel A saved favorite channel Move down the frequency band to search for a channel Tuning dial Save or remove a channel as a favorite 10 Tuned frequency 11 Switch between speaker or headphone mode...

  • Page 52: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    Switching between mono and stereo sound mode You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations, switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality. To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open, press .

  • Page 53: Camera

    Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 54: Face Detection

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera.

  • Page 55: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 56: Quick Launch

    Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
  • Page 57 Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set.
  • Page 58 You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

  • Page 59: Using The Video Camera

    3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken. The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.
  • Page 60 Using the video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. To customize the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.
  • Page 61 176×144(11:9) Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message. Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video.

  • Page 62: Data Storage

    Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image that you want to capture. Center Adjust the exposure to the center of the image.
  • Page 63 Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 64: Album

    Find and tap Album. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 65: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. View menu options. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.
  • Page 66 Overview of My albums tab View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera. View your photos in globe mode. View your photos on a map.
  • Page 67 Working with photos in Album You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with contacts, or use them as wallpaper. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
  • Page 68 To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Edit photo > Select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.

  • Page 69: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To turn off the photo analysis feature From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces. Tap , then tap Photo analysis. Drag the slider to the left to turn off the photo analysis feature. To name a face In the Faces tile, browse to the Unnamed faces folder, and choose the face that you want to name.
  • Page 70 that contain location-specific information. If photos are not already geotagged, you can geotag them manually in Album. Overview of Maps tab Search a location on the map. View menu options. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in.

  • Page 71: Viewing Online Albums

    To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue.
  • Page 72 To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect.

  • Page 73: Movies

    Browse all TV shows saved to your device Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 74: Using Movies

    Using Movies To play a video in Movies From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap More in the My Collection tab, then find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 75: Video Unlimited

    If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to use the Video Unlimited service. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 76: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™...

  • Page 77: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device.

  • Page 78: Advanced Wi-Fi® Settings

    To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 79: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a VPN Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
  • Page 80 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.

  • Page 81: Using Your Device As A Remote Control

    play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.

  • Page 82: Nfc

    To edit the information for a device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Touch and hold the name of the device that you want to edit, then tap Edit device information. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.

  • Page 83: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To open the “WALKMAN” application, tap , then find and tap Tap the My music tab to open the music library.
  • Page 84 ® To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downward, then tap ® Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function. ® Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear.
  • Page 85 ® To connect your device to another Bluetooth device ® If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downward, then tap Find and tap Bluetooth.

  • Page 86: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.
  • Page 87 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

  • Page 88: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set

    Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher • To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable. Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first.

  • Page 89: Smart Connect

    To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user of the device.

  • Page 90: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

  • Page 91: Synchronizing With Facebook

    For example, you can share music in the "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronize your device with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account — a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration.
  • Page 92 To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 93: Maps And Locations

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 94: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a trip. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 95: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 96 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Set time and adjust the time by scrolling up or down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 97 To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right. • This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 98: Support And Maintenance

    Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a ®...

  • Page 99: Resetting Your Device

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
  • Page 100 It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony customer support for more information. To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 101: Finding Your Device

    To disable the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw the screen unlock pattern. Tap Slide. To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN.

  • Page 102: Support Application

    Support application To access the support application From your Application screen, find and tap Find and tap the required support item. Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at blogs.sonymobile.com/about-us/ sustainability/commitment/overview/.

  • Page 103: Reference

    Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or connect to a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth® on or off; search for available Bluetooth® devices; make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth®...

  • Page 104: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    About tablet View information about your device, such as the model number. You can also update your software to the latest version. Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: NFC is activated Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated...
  • Page 105 Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications.

  • Page 106: Important Information

    Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 107: Legal Information

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any additional content or any other third-party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third-party content.
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  • Page 109: Index

    Index connectivity .............77 accounts ..............10 contacts Exchange Active Sync® ........10 backing up ............37 Facebook™ .............10 copying ............37 Google™ ............10 favorite .............36 adjusting volume .............43 groups .............36 Airplane mode ............29 joining contact information ......35 alarm ................95 picture .............35 Album ..............64, 65 sending ............37 map ..............70 sharing .............37...
  • Page 110 Google™ account setup .........39 transferring to/from a computer ......42 Google™ synchronization ........90 viewing artist info ..........48 GPS .................93 Visualizer ............44 music services ............48 Music Unlimited™ ...........49 headset ..............31 My music ..............45 Home screen ............17 customizing .............19 Navigation application ..........94 notification .............104 icons ..............104 customizing .............24 in the camera ...........60...
  • Page 111 searching for channels ........51 taking photos ............53 selecting a channel ..........50 by tapping ............54 stereo sound ...........52 self-portraits ............54 visualizer ............50 using face detection ........54 radio sound .............51 using smile detection ........55 receiving items using Bluetooth® ......85 using Smile Shutter™ ........55 recently used applications window ......21 text input method ............24 recommending music ..........44...
  • Page 112 wallpaper ..............19 web browser ............76 widgets ..............18 resizing ............19 wireless networks ............93 zoom ................54 zooming photos .............67 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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