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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Tablet Z ™ SGP321/SGP351...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide............6 Getting started................7 Device overview.................7 Assembly...................8 Turning the device on and off ............9 Setup guide..................10 Screen lock..................10 Accounts and services..............10 Multiple user accounts..............11 Getting to know your device............13 Using the keys.................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............16 Using the lock screen..............18 Home screen..................19 Accessing and using applications...........21...
  • Page 3 Favourites and groups..............40 Sending contact information............41 Backing up contacts................41 Messaging..................42 Using text and multimedia messaging..........42 Text and multimedia message options..........43 Instant messaging and video chat...........43 Email.....................45 Getting started with Email..............45 Using email..................46 Socialife™..................48 Using the Socialife™ application.............48 "WALKMAN" application .............49 About the "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 4 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..............71 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab .......71 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ......72 Viewing your photos on a map............77 Viewing online albums..............78 Movies..................80 About Movies...................80 Using Movies...................80 Video Unlimited................82 Video Unlimited service..............82 Web browser................83 About the web browser..............83 Connectivity.................84...
  • Page 5 Recycling your device..............110 Reference...................111 Settings overview................111 Status and notification icons overview..........112 Application overview..............113 Important information..............115 Important information leaflet............115 Limitations to services and features..........115 Water resistance................115 Legal information................116 Index...................118 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Xperia™ Tablet Z User Guide

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

  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot. 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.

  • Page 9: Turning The Device On And Off

    Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action.

  • Page 10: Setup Guide

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

  • Page 11: Multiple User Accounts

    Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to synchronise the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™.
  • Page 12 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 >...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application Home • Go to the Home screen Task •...
  • Page 14 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 15 Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. • Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.
  • Page 17 Unmarked list option To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in).

  • Page 18: Using The Lock Screen

    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.

  • Page 19: Home 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.
  • Page 20 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 21: Accessing And Using Applications

    Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
  • Page 22 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. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    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.
  • Page 24 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 •...

  • Page 25: Settings Menu

    To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Customising quick settings from the Notification panel You can customise quick settings from the Notification panel by selecting the quick settings you want, and rearranging their order.
  • Page 26 3 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 4 Shift to the moveable small keyboard. 5 Enter a space. 6 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised. 7 Display numbers and symbols.
  • Page 27 To switch between the full keyboard and the small keyboard • When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap to switch between full keyboard and small keyboard. Drag to move the small keyboard as you desired. To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text.

  • Page 28: Keyboard Settings

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced.

  • Page 29: Customising Your Device

    To enter text using voice input Make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that you have a working data connection. When appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap it. When the input language key, for example, , appears, touch and hold it.

  • Page 30: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the time zone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Memory

    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.

  • Page 32: Using A Headset

    Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    Enter all other information required by your network operator. Tap , then tap Save. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Mobile Network Settings

    To turn data traffic on or off Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Tap Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.
  • Page 35 To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode > Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

  • Page 36: Google Play

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

  • Page 37: Permissions

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

  • Page 38: Contacts

    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.

  • Page 39: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    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.

  • Page 40: Searching And Viewing Contacts

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

  • Page 41: 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 Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done.

  • Page 42: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.

  • Page 43: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete conversations.
  • Page 44 several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also view and share photos easily. To use the video call function, your device must have a front camera. To use the Hangouts™ application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts.

  • Page 45: Email

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

  • Page 46: Using Email

    To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™...
  • Page 47 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

  • Page 48: Socialife

    Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to.

  • Page 49: Walkman" Application

    "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™...

  • Page 50: Using The "Walkman" Application

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

  • Page 51: Visualiser

    To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like"...
  • Page 52 Overview of My music Browse audio by track Go back to the current track Browse by album Browse your music by artist Browse all playlists Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Categorise your music using SensMe™...

  • Page 53: Managing Playlists

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

  • Page 54: Walkman" Application Widget

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

  • Page 55: Music Services

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

  • Page 56: Music Unlimited

    PC that runs the Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited™ is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To open Music Unlimited™...

  • Page 57: Fm Radio

    FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as 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: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    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...

  • Page 59: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

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

  • Page 60: Camera

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

  • Page 61: Face Detection

    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.

  • Page 62: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

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

  • Page 63: Quick Launch

    Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other. Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 64 Launch only (video camera) After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. 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.
  • Page 65 Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.

  • Page 66: Using The Video Camera

    Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken. 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you have taken. 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken. The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears.
  • Page 67 To delete a recorded video Browse to the video that you want to delete. Tap the screen to make appear. Tap . Tap Delete to confirm. Using the video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
  • Page 68 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. 176×144(11:9) Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.
  • Page 69 White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 70: Data Storage

    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. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 71: Album

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

  • Page 72: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. View menu options. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.
  • Page 73 Overview of My albums tab View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera. View your photos in globe mode. View your photos on a map.
  • Page 74 Working with photos in Album You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with contacts, or use them as wallpaper. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
  • Page 75 To apply special effects to 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.
  • Page 76 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces. Tap Activate.

  • Page 77: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To delete a video In Album, find the video you want to delete. Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video thumbnail turns blue when it is selected. Tap , then tap Delete. Viewing your photos on a map If you download or copy geotagged photos to your device, you can view these photos on a map that shows the location where they were taken.

  • Page 78: Viewing Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
  • Page 79 View menu options. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service.

  • Page 80: Movies

    Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices Browse all shortcut items Tap to play your most recently watched video Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. Using Movies...
  • Page 81 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.

  • Page 82: Video Unlimited

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

  • Page 83: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser 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. Google Chrome™...

  • Page 84: Connectivity

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

  • Page 85: Advanced Wi-Fi® Settings

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

  • Page 86: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: Using Your Device As A Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 89: Nfc

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

  • Page 90: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap , then find and tap Tap the My music tab to open the music library.
  • Page 91 ® 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.
  • Page 92 ® 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.

  • Page 93: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.
  • Page 94 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

  • Page 95: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set

    You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable. Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.

  • Page 96: Smart Connect

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

  • Page 97: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    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.

  • Page 98: Synchronising With Facebook

    "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronise your device with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account — a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 99 To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 100: Maps And Locations

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

  • Page 101: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

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

  • Page 102: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 103 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Set time and adjust the time by scrolling up or down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 104 To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 105: Support And Maintenance

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

  • Page 106: Resetting Your Device

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

  • Page 107: Sim Card Protection

    If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony customer support for more information. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 108 To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Select an option. 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.

  • Page 109: Finding Your Device

    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 110: Recycling Your Device

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

  • Page 111: Reference

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

  • Page 112: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. About tablet View information about your device, such as the model number. You can also update your software to the latest version. Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming...

  • Page 113: Application Overview

    A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Application overview Use the Alarm and Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images.
  • Page 114 Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés. Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 115: Important Information

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

  • Page 116: 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.
  • Page 117 This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights.

  • Page 118: Index

    Index connectivity .............84 accounts ..............10 contacts Exchange Active Sync® ........11 backing up ............41 Facebook™ .............11 copying ............41 Google™ ............11 favourite ............40 adjusting volume .............50 groups .............40 Airplane mode ............30 joining contact information ......39 alarm ..............102 picture .............39 Album ..............71, 72 sending ............41 map ..............77 sharing .............41...
  • Page 119 Google Maps™ .............100 hearing protection ...........54 Google Play™ ............36 My playlists ............54 Google™ account setup .........46 pausing a track ..........50 Google™ synchronisation ........97 playing .............50 GPS ...............100 searching using TrackID™ ......55 sending ............51 sharing .............55 handsfree accessories ..........90 shortcuts ............52 handsfree See headset transferring to your device ......49 Hangouts™...
  • Page 120 standby time radio ................57 estimating ............15 favourites ............58 status ..............112 listening to with the speaker ......58 bar ..............23 mono sound ............59 still camera ............60, 62 moving between channels ......57 settings ............62 opening ............57 support ..............105 radio region .............57 Support application ..........109 searching for channels ........58 surround sound feature ...........50 selecting a channel ..........57...
  • Page 121 voice recognition .............28 volume adjusting for videos .........76 key ..............29 "WALKMAN" application adding tracks to playlists ........53 creating playlists ..........53 deleting tracks ..........50 minimising ............50 overview ............49 playing tracks in random order .......53 playlists ............53 using ..............50 using the equaliser ..........50 "WALKMAN"...

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