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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 Screen Protection................8 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?...........8 Device security................10 Making Sure your Device is Protected..........10 Screen Lock..................10 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........
  • Page 3 Tethering with Xperia Link™.............. 41 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............42 Synchronizing data on your device..........44 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........44 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....44 Basic settings................46 Accessing settings................46 Sound volume...................46 Do not disturb mode settings............47 Screen settings................. 48 Application settings................
  • Page 4 Music home screen menu..............70 Playlists.....................71 Sharing music................... 72 Enhancing the sound................ 72 Recognizing Music with TrackID™............ 72 FM radio..................74 Listening to the Radio............... 74 Favorite radio channels..............75 Sound settings.................. 75 Camera..................76 Taking photos and recording videos..........76 Face Detection..................77 Using Smile Shutter™...
  • Page 5 Using your device as a wallet............108 Travel and maps................. 109 Using location services..............109 Google Maps™ and Navigation............109 Using your device with a car infotainment system......109 Airplane mode.................110 Calendar and alarm clock............111 Calendar..................111 Clock....................112 Accessibility................115 Magnification Gestures..............115 Large Text..................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Microphone Infrared sensor 10 Charger/USB port cover 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.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 9 • Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. • Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. • Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. • Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. •...

  • Page 10: Device Security

    Device security Making Sure your Device is Protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™...
  • Page 11 – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device 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.

  • Page 12: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 13 Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 14 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location.

  • Page 15: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove.

  • Page 16: Finding A Lost 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 17 • Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home screen The Homescreen 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 21: Application Screen

    To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings. Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

  • Page 22: Widgets

    Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen Back key –...

  • Page 23: Shortcuts And Folders

    Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets >...

  • Page 24: Taking A Screenshot

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
  • Page 25 To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward.

  • Page 26: Icons In The Status Bar

    When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To Enable the Notification Light From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
  • Page 27 To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Perform a basic setup of your device...

  • Page 28: Application Overview

    Application Overview Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use the web browser to navigate and view web pages, and manage bookmarks, text, and images. Use the Calculator application to perform calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 29 Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving them, or bookmark special moments. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

  • Page 30: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 31 Application screen on page 21. Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.

  • Page 32: Updating Your Device

    To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function. When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To Update Your Device Using a Computer Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files (MTP). Open Xperia™...

  • Page 34: Storage And Memory

    To Change USB Connection Mode Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag the Status bar downward to access the Notifications panel. A notification shows the current correction mode, USB charging this device or USB for file transfer. Tap the notification, and then tap the desired connection mode. Storage and Memory Your device has several different storage and memory options.

  • Page 35: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Internal storage > Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
  • Page 36 • Photos and images To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched.
  • Page 37 To Set up the Automatic Backup Function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Backup &...
  • Page 38 To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up my data, then tap the slider. To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Tethering With Xperia Link

    To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually From your Homescreen, 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 advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 42: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    tethering with Xperia Link™, make sure the Xperia Link™ application is installed and set up on both devices. Also, your Xperia™ device must have a camera with auto focus. The Xperia Link™ application is only supported by Xperia™ devices running the Android™ 4.0 software version or higher.
  • Page 43 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 44: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize 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 synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 45 To Change the Settings of an EAS Account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email, and then tap . Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 46: 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 Homescreen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 47: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings

    To Select the Notification Sound From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings.

  • Page 48: Screen Settings

    To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Application Settings

    To Activate Screen Pinning From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right, then select an option. If you already have a screen lock enabled, then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning.

  • Page 50: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.

  • Page 51: Daydream

    To clear application cache From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services. To clear the application default setting From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 52: Date And Time

    Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, 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 53: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
  • Page 54 About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, 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 55 About Restricted Profiles You can add Restricted Profiles, which only allow restricted access to apps from the owner account. For example, you can create a restricted profile for children to prevent them from playing games or viewing mature content from your account. You can add up to seven restricted profiles on your device.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. 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 58: Personalizing The On-Screen Keyboard

    To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To use the magnifier • When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
  • Page 59 To Change the Use My Writing Style Settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select an option. To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language.

  • Page 60: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices, you can use local backups. To Transfer Contacts to Your New Device Search for and download Xperia™...

  • Page 61: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 62: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.

  • Page 63: Favorites And Groups

    Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Homescreen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 64: Backing Up Contacts

    To separate linked contacts From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact > Unlink. Backing Up Contacts You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See Transferring contacts on page 60 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device.

  • Page 65: 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 66: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Create and Send an Email Message , and then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to send the email from. , and then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop-down list.

  • Page 67: Email Account Settings

    To delete an email message • In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right. To move an email message to another folder In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left. Tap Move, then select a folder.
  • Page 68 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™ • When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help.

  • Page 69: Music

    Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.

  • Page 70: Music Home Screen Menu

    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 Play all songs in shuffle mode To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 71: Playlists

    Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu...

  • Page 72: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist Open the Music homescreen 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 homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.
  • Page 73 Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source.

  • Page 74: 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 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 75: Favorite Radio Channels

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return the FM Radio.

  • Page 76: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Switch between the front and main camera Front camera Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record videos Adjust capturing mode settings Go back a step or exit the camera Select capturing mode To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key...

  • Page 77: Face Detection

    To Record a Video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap To take a photo when recording a video •...

  • Page 78: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.
  • Page 79 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 80: Quick Launch

    So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use multi-camera mode for the best effect. You can set up multi-camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™...

  • Page 81: Still Camera Settings

    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. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. Touch Block You can disable the touchscreen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera.
  • Page 82 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo.
  • Page 83 You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to capture a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
  • Page 84 Face Recognition You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes.

  • Page 85: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe to To display settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video Resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 86 Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
  • Page 87 Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Party 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 is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 88: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...

  • Page 89: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 90: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 91: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then If prompted, select Photo editor. , and then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 92: Album Homescreen Menu

    To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide.
  • Page 93 Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos on page 78 for particular photo. See more information. If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage. View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options...

  • Page 94: Videos

    Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video 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.

  • Page 95: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To Share a Video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
  • Page 96 To open Movie Creator From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator.

  • Page 97: Connectivity

    TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

  • Page 98: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance.
  • Page 99 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 Homescreen, tap Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 100: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.

  • Page 101: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ Series Wireless Controller

    Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device. Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless Controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK™...
  • Page 102 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.

  • Page 103: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To open the tag, tap it. 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 104 To Give Your Device a Name ® Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. ® Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your ®...
  • Page 105 To Send Items Using Bluetooth™ In the receiving device, make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item.

  • Page 106: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Facebook; With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information.

  • Page 107: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 108: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    the run on your device. You can then analyze your performance and see how you can improve. You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness, and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory.

  • Page 109: 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 function.

  • Page 110: Airplane Mode

    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 111: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized 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 112: Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application , and then tap Calendar.
  • Page 113 To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze. To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds •...
  • Page 114 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Clock application, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 115: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 116 To disable TalkBack From your Homescreen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 117: Support And Legal

    • 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 118: Restarting, Resetting, And Repairing

    Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card or other non-internal Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 35.

  • Page 119: Help Us Improve Our Software

    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 120: 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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