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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Z2 Tablet ™ SGP521...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Charging your device...............10 Learning the basics..............11 Using the touchscreen..............11 Locking and unlocking the screen...........12 Home screen..................13 Application screen................13 Navigating applications..............14 Small apps..................15 Widgets....................16...
  • Page 3 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 Calling..................42 Making calls..................42 Receiving calls.................43 Ongoing calls...................44 Using the call log................45 Forwarding calls................45...
  • Page 4 Organising your email messages.............59 Email account settings..............60 Gmail™....................60 Music...................61 Transferring music to your device...........61 Listening to music................61 WALKMAN home screen ..............62 Playlists....................63 Sharing music..................64 Enhancing the sound...............65 Visualiser ..................65 Recognising music with TrackID™..........65 Music Unlimited online service............66 FM radio..................68 Listening to the radio...............68 Favourite radio channels..............69 Sound settings.................69 Camera..................70...
  • Page 5 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller..................93 NFC....................94 Bluetooth® wireless technology............95 One-touch Setup................98 Smart apps and features that save you time......99 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect....99 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™......100 Using your device as a wallet............100 Travel and maps...............101 Using location services..............101...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 108.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action.
  • Page 8 To remove the micro SIM card Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot. Pull out the micro SIM card holder. Remove the micro SIM card. Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. To insert a memory card Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the top side of the device, then detach the cover.

  • 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: Charging Your Device

    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 11: 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. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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. •...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Widgets

    To move a small app When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, • then move it to the desired location. To minimise a small app When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, •...

  • Page 17: Shortcuts And Folders

    To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it • to . To add a widget to the lock screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security Mark the Enable widgets checkbox.

  • Page 18: Background And Themes

    To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

  • Page 19: Icons In The Status Bar

    To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications. Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications. To take action on a notification Tap the notification.
  • Page 20 Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated...

  • Page 21: Application Overview

    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. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 22 Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • 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 Internet ®...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Wi-Fi

    To delete all Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names, then tap . Tap Reset to default. All Internet and messaging settings are deleted. Wi-Fi® Use Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 26: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Your device can only connect to an FCC approved access point when using 5 GHz WLAN for indoor and outdoor operation. This is because operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use. Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 27: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.

  • 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 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.

  • 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. Mark 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 The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, 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 cancelling. If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, select On (Auto).

  • 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 enter 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 gets 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: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 43: Receiving Calls

    To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key.

  • Page 44: Ongoing Calls

    Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create your own messages by editing the predefined ones.

  • Page 45: Using The Call Log

    Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls . To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards.

  • Page 46: Multiple Calls

    To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 47: Voicemail

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 48: 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 to 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Favourites And Groups

    To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done. Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 52: Backing Up Contacts

    To link contacts From your Home screen, 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 53: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings on page 24.

  • Page 54: Organising Your Messages

    To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

  • Page 55: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the recipient picture, then select the number that you want to call from the list that appears. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap the recipient picture to save the number as a contact first, then repeat step 3 to call the message sender.
  • Page 56 View more options List of contacts Sent and received messages Take a photo and attach it or attach a photo saved on your device Attach a location Tap to enter text Select symbols and smileys To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 activated.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Music

    113. • 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. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.

  • Page 62: 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.

  • Page 63: Playlists

    10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 64: Sharing Music

    To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. To add an album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

  • Page 65: Enhancing The Sound

    To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.

  • Page 66: Music Unlimited Online Service

    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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 67 To get started with Music Unlimited Open the WALKMAN home screen. Tap Music Unlimited, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with the Music Unlimited service. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 68: 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 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 69: Favourite 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 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™...

  • Page 70: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Front camera Main camera screen Take photos or record video clips Capturing mode settings icon Go back a step or exit the camera Switch between front and main camera Display all settings To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To activate the camera, touch and hold...

  • Page 71: Face Detection

    To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode. To view your photos and videos Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

  • Page 72: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.

  • Page 73: Quick Launch

    AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos.

  • Page 74: Still Camera Settings

    Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.
  • Page 75 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo.
  • Page 76 Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 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.

  • Page 77: Video Camera Settings

    Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft Skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
  • Page 78 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. 1980×1080 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.
  • Page 79 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. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
  • Page 80 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 setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 81: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. The date of items in the group View photos and videos in the Pictures tab View photos and videos in the My albums tab...

  • Page 82: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album. Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open. Tap the video that you want to play. Tap Movies. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again.

  • Page 83: 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, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.

  • Page 84: Photo Albums

    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 > Just once. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor >...

  • Page 85: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera View photos and videos on Picasa™ 10 Scroll up or down to view content 11 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album >...
  • Page 86 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.

  • Page 87: Videos

    Browse all applications downloaded or saved to your device View all subscribed or downloaded files in the Podcast application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 88: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony™ Bridge www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .

  • Page 89: Video Unlimited Service

    Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Video Unlimited...

  • Page 90: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens.

  • Page 91: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
  • Page 92 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.

  • Page 93: Playing Games On A Tv Using A Dualshock™3 Wireless Controller

    To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 94: Nfc

    To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on. Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device. Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB cable When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen, unplug the USB cable.

  • Page 95: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To open the tag, tap it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 96 ® computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have ® to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices. ® Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary.
  • Page 97 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap ® Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 98: One-Touch Setup

    ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 99: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.

  • Page 100: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.

  • Page 101: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and 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®...

  • Page 102: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    View help and options. Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address. Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination. View your account profile. Location mark – shows a searched location on the map. Show your current location.

  • Page 103: Using Your Device With A Car Infotainment System

    Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving. The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications.

  • Page 104: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised 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 105: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays the in Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
  • Page 106 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze.

  • Page 107: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 108: Updating Your Device

    Your device: Tap Install. Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installation starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Learn more and download Sony™ Bridge for Mac .You can also download Sony™ Bridge for Mac from www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ ..

  • Page 109: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.

  • Page 110: Imei Number

    • As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions. To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate. Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
  • Page 111 STAMINA mode also has a feature that restricts hardware performance while you are using your device, to save even more power. When this feature is activated, your device can still function normally. To activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 112: Memory And Storage

    To change the settings for Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. Make sure that Low-battery mode is activated, then tap Low-battery mode. Change the settings, for example, readjust the battery level. Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 113: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. To download Sony™ Bridge for www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac .

  • Page 114: Restarting And Resetting

    ® Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such ® as a computer, using a Wi-Fi connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™...

  • Page 115: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway. Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory.

  • Page 116: Recycling Your Device

    Legal information SonySGP521 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB 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 AB at any time and without notice.
  • Page 117 Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. Visit www.sonymobile.com/ for more information.

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