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- Page 1 User guide Z2 Tablet SGP561...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide............6 Getting started................7 Overview....................7 Assembly...................8 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device...............10 Multiple user accounts..............11 Learning the basics..............13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Locking and unlocking the screen...........14 Home screen..................15 Application screen................15 Navigating applications..............16... - Page 3 Sound, ringtone and volume............33 SIM card protection.................34 Screen settings................34 Screen lock..................35 Language settings................36 Date and time...................36 X-Reality™ for mobile..............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 Xperia keyboard..........41 Contacts..................42 Transferring contacts...............42 Searching and viewing contacts............43...
- Page 4 FM radio..................57 Listening to the radio...............57 Favourite radio channels..............58 Sound settings.................58 Camera..................59 Taking photos and recording videos..........59 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.................63 Video camera settings..............66 Photos and videos in Album............70 Viewing photos and videos..............70 Sharing and managing photos and videos........71...
- Page 5 Calendar and alarm clock............93 Calendar...................93 Alarm and clock................94 Support and maintenance............96 Support for your device..............96 Computer tools................96 Updating your device...............96 Finding a lost device ...............97 IMEI number..................98 Battery and power management.............98 Memory and storage..............100 Managing files using a computer...........101 Restarting and resetting..............102 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions......103 Recycling your device..............104 Limitations to services and features..........104...
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Page 6: Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User Guide
Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Overview Front camera Light sensor Charging/Notification light Speaker A Speaker B Volume/Zoom key Power key Microphone Infrared sensor 10 Charger/USB port cover 11 Memory card/Nano SIM card slot cover 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera 14 NFC detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Charging dock connector This is an Internet version of this publication. -
Page 8: Assembly
Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your nano SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not guarantee and will not be held liable for any damage caused by such action. -
Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time
For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings. -
Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account
It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™... -
Page 11: Multiple User Accounts
To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. - Page 12 Using multiple user accounts To add a new user Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile > User. Tap OK >...
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Page 13: Learning The Basics
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Tick or untick a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Enable an item-specific menu. •... -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 top of the Home screen. -
Page 16: Navigating Applications
To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. To open an application from the Application screen • Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To open the Application screen menu •... -
Page 17: Small Apps
Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Small apps bar – Open a small app Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back navigation key –... -
Page 18: Widgets
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar • Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position. To remove a small app from the small apps bar • Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to . To restore a previously removed small app Open the small apps bar, then tap Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the... -
Page 19: Shortcuts And Folders
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Swipe inwards from the middle of the left side of the screen until appears, then tap it. If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget. -
Page 20: Background And Themes
Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen. To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. -
Page 21: Icons In The Status Bar
To select the apps allowed to send notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Manage notifications. Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications. To take action on a notification • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •... - Page 22 The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is enabled Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message Upcoming calendar event A song is playing...
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Page 23: 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 ®... -
Page 24: Internet And Networks
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed on 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 25: Wi-Fi
To view the current Access Point Name (APN) From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a ticked button. -
Page 26: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point. • Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. •... -
Page 27: Controlling Data Usage
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet or download applications. You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the latest information. To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. -
Page 28: Selecting Mobile Networks
To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you have set. -
Page 29: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. -
Page 30: 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 31: Synchronising With Outlook Using A Computer
Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for ® ®... - Page 32 ® ® Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. Calendar and Calendar Sync applications and follow the Click Start to start the on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar.
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Page 33: 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 34: Sim Card Protection
To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tick the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number). -
Page 35: Screen Lock
Smart backlight control Smart backlight control keeps the screen on while you are using your device without any touch operation, for example, while you are looking at a photo. Once you look away from the screen, 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 36: Language Settings
To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. -
Page 37: X-Reality™ For Mobile
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 38 To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device. From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound > Audio accessories. Select the relevant headset type. Tap Sound effects > Noise canceling. If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, select On (Auto).
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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 version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the split keyboard or mini keyboard instead. -
Page 40: Entering Text Using Voice Input
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. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. -
Page 41: Personalising The Xperia Keyboard
To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap is 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: Contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications support several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola and Nokia. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Favourites And Groups
Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites 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 favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 46: Backing Up Contacts
To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, 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 SIM card to back up contacts. To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 47: 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 48: Email Preview Pane
List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the Inbox of the account that you want to check. To download new messages, tap When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list. -
Page 49: Organising Your Email Messages
To change email preview pane settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is enabled. -
Page 50: Email Account Settings
Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 51: Music
114. • 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. Learn more and download the Media Go™ application. -
Page 52: Walkman Home Screen
To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it.