Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide............5 Getting started................6 Device overview.................6 Assembly...................7 Turning the device on and off ............7 Setup guide..................8 Screen lock..................8 Accounts and services...............9 Multiple user accounts...............9 Getting to know your device............11 Using the keys.................11 Battery....................11 Using the touchscreen..............14 Using the lock screen..............16 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications...........19...
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Transferring media files to your device ...........36 Using the "WALKMAN" application ..........37 Visualiser ..................38 Getting more information about a track or artist......38 Using My music to organise your tracks ........38 Managing playlists................40 "WALKMAN" application widget ............40 Protecting your hearing..............40 Music services................41 TrackID™...
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Smart Connect.................76 Synchronising data on your device..........78 About synchronising data on your device........78 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..78 Maps and locations..............79 About location services..............79 Using GPS..................79 Calendar and alarm clock............80 Calendar...................80 Alarm clock..................80 Support and maintenance............83 Updating your device...............83 Resetting your device..............84 Locking and protecting your device..........84 Support application.................86...
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)
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-coloured contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.
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.
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.
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To delete a user from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Users. beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Delete. Each secondary user can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users >...
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 •...
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Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging • To charge your device, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded original batteries, a power supply and the USB cable supplied with your device. The use of third-party products may decrease the performance of your device and/or pose a risk to your health or safety.
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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.
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.
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Marking options Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Switched on Switched off To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name. Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom •...
To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
Home screen You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items. You can also add more panes to it. You can view content in other panes of the Home screen by flicking left or right. shows which part of the Home screen you are in.
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Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly. Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Opening and closing applications To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off.
To add a widget as a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press > > Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. 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.
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Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. To open the Notification panel •...
To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Customising quick settings from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings. For example, you can turn on WLAN. To select quick settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Display>...
Display numbers and symbols. Enter a space. Display smileys. 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 •...
General instructions Your device has a function to speed up the entry of Chinese characters. Whenever you enter a stroke or a Pinyin letter, a candidate row of the most frequently used characters containing that stroke or relating to that letter appears at the bottom of the screen.
To set the date manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. Tap Set.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. 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 a realistic 3D surround sound using your device's speakers.
Memory card Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the device is turned off.
Contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise 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.
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...
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 Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done.
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. Using email accounts To set up an email account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
Using email To create and send an email message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to send the message from, then tap Tap To and start typing the recipient's address.
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To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.
"WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise 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™...
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.
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. Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them.
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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) Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Browse your favourite playlists To add a shortcut to a track In My music, tap , then browse to the track for which you want to create a shortcut.
Managing playlists In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy playlists from the computer to your device. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 74.
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. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
About the PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to browse, purchase and download applications and games. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection.
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 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.
Favourites 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 faviourte channel Move down the frequency band to search for a channel Tuning dial Save or remove a channel as a favourite 10 Tuned frequency 11 Swtich between speaker or headphone mode...
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 .
Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables 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.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera towards 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.
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 green frame and the photo is taken automatically.
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays. 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos Activate the camera.
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When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
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Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen.
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Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
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.
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.
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Overview of My albums tab To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums. Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid.
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To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .
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To adjust the light settings for a photo 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.
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Working with videos in Album To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album. Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open. Tap the video to play it. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them.
Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
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To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
Web browser About the web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.
Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using WLAN technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same WLAN network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device.
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To add a WLAN network manually Make sure that WLAN is turned on. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > WLAN . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password.
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 that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Tap the status bar to open the Notifcation panel.
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as client 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.
render, or 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.
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.
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.
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® To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downwards, 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.
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® 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 downwards, then tap Find and tap Bluetooth.
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.
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) To start PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC. Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of the features that you want to use.
Screen mirroring Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. WLAN Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.
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To edit a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. On the Events tab, tap an event. If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right. Adjust the settings as desired. To remove an event, tap the event’s row, then tap > Delete event and tap Delete to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
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.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Select an option. To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
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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.
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 USB cable connection.
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.
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To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup.
To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Next. Tap Slide. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. More… Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN and mobile networks, and enable your device to share its mobile data connection as a portable hotspot, or through USB tethering or Bluetooth™...
An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation A WLAN connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message...
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Use the Help application to access user support directly in the device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication.
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.
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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MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Note: Sony advises users to backup their personal data information. Please visit www.sonymobile.com to get the latest version of this User's Guide.