Sony Xperia Z2 SGP512 User Manual

Sony Xperia Z2 SGP512 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Z2 Tablet ™ SGP511/SGP512...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Starting your device for the first time..........7 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........8 Charging your device.................8 Multiple user accounts...............9 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen...........13 Home screen..................14 Application screen................15 Navigating applications..............16...
  • Page 3 Daydream..................34 Screen lock..................35 Language settings................36 Date and time...................36 X-Reality™ for mobile..............36 Super-vivid mode................37 Enhancing the sound output............37 Noise cancellation................37 Typing text...................39 On-screen keyboard................39 Entering text using voice input............40 Editing text..................40 Personalising the on-screen keyboard..........41 Contacts..................43 Transferring contacts...............43 Searching and viewing contacts............44 Adding and editing contacts............45 Favourites and groups..............45 Sending contact information............46...
  • Page 4 Face detection.................60 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces......60 Adding the geographical position to your photos......61 General camera settings..............61 Still camera settings.................65 Video camera settings..............68 Photos and videos in Album............72 Viewing photos and videos..............72 Sharing and managing photos and videos........73 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......74 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application......75 Hiding photos and videos..............76...
  • Page 5 Support and maintenance............98 Support for your device..............98 Computer tools................98 Updating your device...............99 Finding a lost device ..............100 Finding the identification number of your device......101 Battery and power management...........101 Memory and storage..............103 Managing files using a computer...........104 Backing up and restoring content..........105 Running diagnostic tests on your device........107 Restarting and resetting..............107 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions......108...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 99.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    11 Memory card slot cover 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Charging dock connector Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
  • Page 8: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
  • Page 9: Multiple User Accounts

    The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time.
  • Page 10 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to seven regular user accounts on your device.
  • Page 11 To add a restricted profile Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile. Tap Restricted profile.
  • Page 12: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen.
  • Page 15: Application Screen

    To set your Home screen to auto rotate Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Home Settings. Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right. To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Home Settings.
  • Page 16: Navigating Applications

    To arrange applications on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Select the desired option under SHOW APPS. To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
  • Page 17: Widgets

    To open a small app To make the favourites bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the favourites bar, tap , then tap...
  • Page 18: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. 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.
  • Page 19: Background And Themes

    To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
  • Page 20: Notifications

    Minimise/Resume the record screen window Record your screen Record your screen when the front camera is activated Access the screen recording settings Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. When the record screen window is open, tap .
  • Page 21 To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • To take action on a notification from the lock screen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lock screen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To expand a notification on the Notification panel •...
  • Page 22: Icons In The Status Bar

    When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent. To enable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
  • Page 23: Application Overview

    Notification icons New email message Downloading data Uploading data Perform a basic setup guide of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™...
  • Page 24 Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world.
  • Page 25: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection.
  • Page 26: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed 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. To browse with Google Chrome™...
  • Page 27: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
  • Page 28 VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
  • Page 29: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 30: Synchronising With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronise any data from your device to your computer. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ® ®...
  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.
  • Page 32: Managing Notifications

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds. Drag the slider beside Touch sounds to the right. Managing notifications You can select which types of notifications are allowed to interrupt you and filter interruptions based on who they come from.
  • Page 33: Screen Settings

    Notification display options on the lock screen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep content in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the App notifications settings menu.
  • Page 34: Daydream

    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 35: Screen Lock

    To select content for the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 36: Language Settings

    Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X- Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
  • Page 37: Super-Vivid Mode

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 38 To adjust the settings to the noise environment Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise canceling > Noise environment. Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.
  • Page 39: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller and moveable version of the on- screen keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead.
  • Page 40: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write.
  • Page 41: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    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 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 42 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, mark or unmark the Smart language detection checkbox. To use your writing style When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings >...
  • Page 43: Contacts

    Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs, supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including iOS, Android™, Windows®...
  • Page 44: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
  • Page 45: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.
  • Page 46: Sending Contact Information

    To view your favourite 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 Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.
  • Page 47 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. To export all contacts to a USB storage device When you export contacts using this method, you must first connect your device to a USB storage device, for example, a flash drive or an external hard drive, using a Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices USB Host adapter cable.
  • Page 48: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 49: Organising Your Email Messages

    To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 50: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 51 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages Archive an email message Delete an email message Mark an email message as unread Move an email message to a folder Access settings and options List of email messages Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™...
  • Page 52: Music

    104. • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.
  • Page 53: Music Home Screen Menu

    Music home screen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...
  • Page 54: Playlists

    To return to the Music home screen • When the Music home screen menu is open, tap Home. • When the Music home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To update your music with the latest information From the Music home screen, tap .
  • Page 55: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.
  • Page 56 View TrackID™ options Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID™ home screen menu Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
  • Page 57: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening to the 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 favourites. 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 58: Favourite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.
  • Page 59: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Front camera Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Adjust capturing mode settings Go back a step or exit the camera Switch between front and main camera Display all settings When you are recording video continuously, the device may get warm.
  • Page 60: Face Detection

    To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. •...
  • Page 61: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject.
  • Page 62 Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. AR fun Play in your camera view finder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.
  • Page 63 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi direct technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
  • Page 64: Quick Launch

    To download camera applications Open the camera application. , then tap DOWNLOADABLE . Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only After you drag inwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.
  • Page 65: Still Camera Settings

    Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
  • Page 66 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 67 Center Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. Face Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright.
  • Page 68: Video Camera Settings

    Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 69 Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 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 70 Face Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright. Multi Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 71 Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 72: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favourites...
  • Page 73: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. , then tap Video > Just once. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
  • Page 74: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.
  • Page 75: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
  • Page 76: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To adjust the speed of a video While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Speed. Select an option, then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position and tap Apply To save a copy of the edited video, tap Save.
  • Page 77: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View your favorite photos and videos View all photos with faces View your photos on a map or in globe mode View photos and videos on the same network View your hidden photos and videos 10 View photos and videos on Facebook™ 11 View photos and videos on Picasa™...
  • Page 78 To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap 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.
  • Page 79: Videos

    Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To play a video in Video , then find and tap Video.
  • Page 80: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    104. • If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
  • Page 81: Video Unlimited Service

    Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation®...
  • Page 82: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device using either an MHL or an HDMI cable to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens.
  • Page 83: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Under Send, tap Start.
  • Page 84 To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. , then find and tap Album. From your Home screen, tap Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
  • Page 85: Connecting Your Device To Usb Mass Storage Devices

    You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB mass storage devices. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB mass storage devices are supported by your device. To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device.
  • Page 86: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    To disconnect a USB mass storage device To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downwards, then tap USB storage connected. Tap OK. Detach the USB Host adapter from your device. Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™...
  • Page 87: Scanning Nfc Tags

    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 Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
  • Page 88: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 89 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 90: One-Touch Setup

    ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.
  • Page 91: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.
  • Page 92: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.
  • Page 93: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 94: Airplane Mode

    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™.
  • Page 95: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 96: Alarm And Clock

    To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays.
  • Page 97 Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm Open date and time settings for the clock Alarms are always set as priority interruptions. However, if you use the Silent or No interruptions settings for notifications, your alarms don't make a sound when they go off. If you need to use an alarm, make sure you allow either all interruptions or priority interruptions.
  • Page 98: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.
  • Page 99: Updating Your Device

    The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application ®...
  • Page 100: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.
  • Page 101: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
  • Page 102 To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. Power saving modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer: STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 103: Memory And Storage

    Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options. • The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings;...
  • Page 104: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/.
  • Page 105: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device.
  • Page 106 Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.
  • Page 107: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About tablet, you can download a light version from Google Play™.
  • Page 108: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device repair feature in PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac to erase the security layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
  • Page 109 These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 metres deep. You can use your device: •...
  • Page 110: Recycling Your Device

    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.
  • Page 111 (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE. © 2015 Sony Mobile Communications Inc. All rights reserved. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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