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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact ™ SGP611/SGP612...

  • 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?...........9 Device security................10 Making Sure your Device is Protected..........10 Screen Lock..................10 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........
  • Page 3 Tethering with Xperia Link™.............. 42 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............42 Synchronizing data on your device..........43 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........43 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....43 Basic settings................45 Accessing settings................45 Sound volume...................45 Do not disturb mode settings............46 Screen settings................. 47 Application settings................
  • Page 4 Listening to music................69 Music home screen menu..............71 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 fitness hub with ANT+™......108 Using your device as a wallet............109 Travel and maps................. 110 Using location services..............110 Google Maps™ and Navigation............110 Using your device with a car infotainment system......110 Airplane mode.................111 Calendar and alarm clock............112 Calendar..................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact 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

    Light sensor Headset jack Microphone Power key Volume/Zoom key Speaker 10 Cover for charger/USB cable port 11 Main camera lens 12 GPS antenna area 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Charging dock connector 15 Cover for memory card slot 16 Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 17 Second Wi-Fi antenna area Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen.

  • 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: 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 is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...

  • 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 Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the Protection by my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to: •...

  • 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 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. •...

  • Page 20: Locking And Unlocking 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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set.

  • Page 21: Application Screen

    To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, and then tap in the top-left corner.

  • Page 22: Navigating Applications

    To Search for an Application from the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. Enter the name of the application you want to search for. To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option.

  • Page 23: Widgets

    To Close All the Recently Used Applications • and then tap To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts.

  • Page 24: Background And Themes

    To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets >...

  • Page 25: Notifications

    To View your Screenshot • Drag the status bar fully downward, and then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress, such as file downloads.
  • Page 26 Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all.

  • Page 27: Icons In The Status Bar

    Icons in the status bar Status Icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Ficonnection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging...

  • Page 28: Application Overview

    Notification icons New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™...
  • Page 29 Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. Use the Camera application to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and other information related to your contacts. Use the Downloads application to access your browser’s download history.

  • 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: Battery And Power Management

    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

    Power-Saving Modes There are several power-saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer: STAMINA Depending on the STAMINA level, different features will be restricted or disabled in order to mode reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation and screen brightness, image enhancement, background app data syncing, vibration (except for incoming calls), streaming, and GPS (while the screen is off).

  • Page 33: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To download and install a system update If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 34: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry.

  • Page 35: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.
  • Page 36 The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB Host adapter: With the Google Backup &...
  • Page 37 To Back Up Content to an Online Account of the Xperia Backup & Restore Service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup, then tap the on- off switch.
  • Page 38 To Restore Backed-Up Content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, ensure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, ensure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are restoring content from an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google™...

  • 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 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: Tethering With Xperia Link

    Tethering with Xperia Link™ If you have an Xperia™ device, you can share your internet connection with another Xperia™ device. This way, your device can connect to the internet without having to use its own connection. This feature is useful when you are out and about and your device doesn’t have or support a cellular or Wi-Fi connection on your tablet.

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45: 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 Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Application Settings

    To Pin a Screen Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. To display the screen pinning icon , swipe upward. In the pop-up window that appears, tap Got it. To Unpin a Screen On the pinned screen, touch and hold at the same time.

  • Page 49: Resetting Your Applications

    Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 50: Daydream

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

  • Page 51: 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, 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 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58 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 are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information Medical information ICE contact list Create new ICE contacts Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 63: Favorites And Groups

    To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency. Tap , then tap Settings. Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox. Your ICE information is visible from the security lockscreen by default. Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 64: Backing Up Contacts

    To link contacts From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. Press , then tap Link contact. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.

  • 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 Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 67: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Emails , 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 search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 68 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages 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 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 Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 71: Music Home Screen Menu

    Music home screen menu The Music home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists. Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs...

  • Page 72: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all. To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 73 Search for tracks, albums, and artists Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking 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.

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

  • Page 76: Camera

    Camera Taking Photos and Recording Videos Front camera Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out 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 .

  • Page 78: Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos

    Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos Enable the Save location function to add the approximate geographical location to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and/or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location 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 To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Swipe the screen to go to , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other.

  • Page 81: Still Camera Settings

    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. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 82 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. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
  • Page 83 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

  • Page 84: Video Camera Settings

    The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene. Landscape Use for landscape photos.
  • Page 85 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. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages.
  • Page 86 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. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 87 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. © Print only for private use.

  • 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 Play a Video In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 90: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it's highlighted. Tap other desired items to select and work with them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 91: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To Apply Special Effects to a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. 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.

  • Page 92: Album Homescreen Menu

    To view your hidden photos and videos In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.

  • Page 93: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos on page 78 for particular photo.
  • Page 94 To change the map view This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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 99: 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 100 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 101: 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 102: 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 103 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 104: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 105 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 106 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 107: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    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. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to use the Smart Connect™...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: Airplane Mode

    The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls. Some applications may not be available in driving mode. Also, protected data, such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made available via MirrorLink™.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap 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 114 Add a new alarm 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 •...
  • Page 115 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 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119 If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Xperia™ Companion on page 33. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.

  • Page 120: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Legal information Sony SGP611/SGP612 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 121 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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