Preface
Thank you for buying "Xperia
"product" from here on).
Before using the product, read "Basic Manual" (this manual)
and "
(Japanese) to ensure safe use and handling.
About Operating Instructions
Basic Manual (this manual)
Handles only basic operations for main features.
SOT21
For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the
"Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application installed on the
product or "
(Japanese)" available on the au homepage.
http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/guide/manual/
Company names and product names referred to in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of
respective companies. The TM, ® marks may be omitted in
this manual.
"Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application
This product allows you to use the "Instruction Manual"
(Japanese) application on the product to confirm detailed
operational procedures.
Certain functions can be directly activated from the
application screens on which their operations are described.
From the Home screen, [
(Customer support)] [Basic Manual]
When you activate for the first time, follow the onscreen
instructions to download and install application.
The following items are not included in the package.
microSD memory card
AC adapter
Getting Ready
Earphones
microUSB cable
❖Information
Names and functions of parts
Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
Illustrations used in this manual are just images for explanations.
They may be different from actual ones.
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Charging
When you purchase your product, the internal battery is not
fully charged. Charge the battery before use.
❖Information
When the charging starts, notification LED lights according to
Attachment
the battery level. To check the battery level, see the status bar in
the top of the Home screen. Alternatively, from the Home screen,
[
] [Settings] [About tablet] [Status] and see "Battery
level".
When you start charging with the product powered off, the
power turns on even though operation is not available. Do not
charge the battery in a place where the use is prohibited such
as in airplane or hospital.
It may take longer to complete for charging while using the
camera function.
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You cannot charge the battery by connecting the Desktop
Fitting to the shape of the installation part of the Desktop
Holder to a PC.
holder, install the supplied attachment then press firmly
Be sure to attach the supplied attachment to the Desktop
so that there are no gaps to the Desktop holder
holder when charging. If the product is installed without the
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Insert the microUSB plug of Common AC Adapter 05
attachment attached, charging fails.
(sold separately), with the engraved side (
down, straight into the microUSB connection terminal
Charging with the Desktop Holder
on the back side of the Desktop Holder
Charging with the supplied Desktop Holder (SOT21PUA) and
3
Insert the power plug of Common AC Adapter 05 (sold
Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) is explained.
separately) into an outlet
Attach the supplied attachment to the Desktop holder before
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use.
Install the product to the Desktop Holder and move it
left or right until it clicks
When the product and the magnetic connector of the
Desktop Holder are connected correctly, the notification
LED of the product turns on.
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For Those Requiring an English Instruction Manual
You can download the English version of the Basic Manual
TM
Z2 Tablet" (simply called the
from the au homepage (available in approximately one month
after the product is released).
Download URL:
(Full Instruction Manual)"
http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/guide/manual/
Safety Precautions
Before you start using the product, make sure to read the
TM
"Cautions on using Xperia
Z2 Tablet" to ensure correct use.
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check
for possible remedies in the following au Customer Support
site of au homepage:
http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/trouble/repair
(Full Instruction Manual)
Regarding notations used in this document
In this manual, keys (key icons) are represented by
simplified illustrations such as x, y, r, P.
Operations of tapping menu items/icons/buttons on the
screen etc. are indicated as [(name of the item etc.)].
Screen illustrations shown in this manual may look different
from the actual screens. In some cases, minor details or a
part of a screen may be omitted.
TM
In this manual, "microSD
memory card", "microSDHC
memory card" and "microSDXC
TM
memory card" are
abbreviated as "microSD memory card" or "microSD".
All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise
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specified.
a
a microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot
b microUSB connection terminal
c Infrared port
d Microphone
*1
e TV antenna
f Power key/Screen lock key:P
g Volume key/Zoom key
h NFC antenna
*2
a
b
c d
e
i Speaker
*1
j
k
l
m
j Front camera lens
k Light sensor: Auto-control for display brightness
l Display (Touch panel)
m Notification LED
*2
n Built-in antenna
o au Micro IC Card (LTE)
p Bluetooth
®
®
*2
/ Wi-Fi
/GPS antenna
q Camera lens
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r
mark
s Headset connection terminal
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p
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t Desktop Holder contact terminal
*1 Do not jab with a sharp object such as a needle. Doing so may
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cause a fault.
r
*2 The antenna is built in. Covering around the antenna by the
hand may affect the quality of communication.
❖Information
Battery is built into the main unit and not removable by
customers.
au Micro IC Card (LTE)
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Your phone number etc. is recorded in the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
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Common AC adapter 05
(sold separately)
AC 100V
outlet
microUSB
5
connection
When charging is complete, lift the product to remove
terminal
while pressing the Desktop Holder
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Remove the Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately)
from the outlet
Desktop Holder
Charging with the AC Adapter
microUSB plug
Charging with Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) is
explained.
) facing
Notification LED
Groove
Common AC
adapter 05
(sold separately)
microUSB plug
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"The Company" as appears on the product refers to the
When you receive Earthquake Early Warning, ensure your
following companies:
safety and take proper action according to the situation
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR
around you. When you receive a Tsunami Warning, draw away
TELEPHONE COMPANY
from sea coast immediately and evacuate to safe place such
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
as upland or well-built high building.
Using au
(au Disaster Countermeasure)
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au
You can use
(Disaster Message Board) service,
❖Information
(Emergency Rapid Mail) service that distributes
(Earthquake Early Warning),
(Disaster
Reception of Emergency Rapid Mail is notified by a special warning
and Evacuation Information) and
(Tsunami Warning), and
tone and vibration. It is not possible to change the warning tone.
(Disaster Voice Messaging Service).
*Earthquake Early Warning is notified by warning tone and voice
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sound ("
From the Home screen, [au
(au Disaster
Earthquake Early Warning may not arrive before strong
Countermeasure)]
tremors in areas near the epicenter.
au
(au Disaster Countermeasure) menu appears.
Tsunami Warning is a major tidal wave/seismic sea wave
Using
(Disaster Message Board)
notification delivered from the meteorological bureau to the
Disaster Message Board service enables you to register information of
area including target coast.
well-being from an area of distress via LTE NET in case of large-scale
Disaster and Evacuation Information is a service that
disaster such as earthquake with a seismic intensity of over 6 lower.
distributes bulletins concerning residents' safety including
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evacuation advisories, evacuation orders and other
au
(au Disaster Countermeasure) menu [
warnings issued by the national and local governments.
(Disaster Message Board)]
The service is available only in Japan (it cannot be used overseas).
❖Information
No information fee or communication charge is required for
To register information of well-being, E-mail address
receiving Emergency Rapid Mail.
(
ezweb.ne.jp) is required. Set up E-mail address beforehand.
KDDI is not liable for damages suffered by customers
TM
resulting from the service's information, lack or delay in the
Using
(Emergency Rapid Mail)
information caused by transmission or system breakdowns,
Emergency Rapid Mail is a service that distributes Earthquake
or other events that are outside the responsibility of KDDI.
Early Warning or Tsunami Warning delivered from the
Refer to the Japan Meteorological Agency web page for details
meteorological bureau or Disaster and Evacuation Information
about distribution of Earthquake Early Warning.
delivered from the government or local public organization to all
http://www.jma.go.jp/
au devices in specified areas simultaneously.
b
c
3
The product is compatible only
Set au Micro IC Card (LTE) into the tray with IC (metal)
au Micro IC Card (LTE)
with au Micro IC Card (LTE). You
part facing up (
IC (metal) part
cannot use the product with an au
main unit and press it all the way
IC-card or micro au IC card
Pay attention to the position of the notch and pressing tray.
switched from an au cell phone or
au smartphone.
Do not insert an au Nano IC Card
Front
Back
(LTE) with a conversion adapter.
Doing so may cause a fault.
Attaching/removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Before attaching/removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE), make
sure to turn off the product.
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Attaching the au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Close the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no
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Open the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
gaps between the cover and the main unit
slot cover while hooking the groove with your fingernail
2
Removing au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Hook the projection of the tray (
) with your fingernail
to slide the tray straight out, then remove the tray from
1
Open the cover while hooking the groove of microSD
the product
memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover with
your fingernail
2
Hook the projection of the tray with your fingernail to
slide the tray straight out, then remove the tray from the
main unit
3
Remove au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of the tray, insert
the tray into the main unit and then press it all the way
Tray
Pay attention to the direction of pushing the tray.
4
Close the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no
gaps between the cover and the main unit
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j
1
Open the microUSB connection terminal cover of the
Turning the power off
product while hooking the groove with your fingernail, and
1
P (over 1 sec)
insert the microUSB plug of Common AC Adapter 05 (sold
2
[Power off] [OK]
separately), with the engraved side (
) facing up, straight
into the microUSB connection terminal of the product
❖Information
2
Insert the power plug of Common AC Adapter 05 (sold
Press P for over 1 second and long-touch "Power off"
separately) into an outlet
[OK] to restart product in safe mode.
Notification LED lights on the product.
Force-quitting
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When charging is complete, remove the microUSB plug of
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Open the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) from the product
slot cover while hooking the groove with your fingernail,
and close the microUSB connection terminal cover firmly
press the OFF button (RED) with a fine-tipped object for
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Remove Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) from
approximately three seconds, and release your finger after
the outlet
it vibrates three times
Turning on (Initial settings)
Turning the power on
1
P (over 1 sec)
The product vibrates and after a while the lock screen
appears.
When you turn on the product for the first time, follow the
onscreen instructions to set the initial settings.
❖Information
2
Swipe (flick) the screen up or down
Pressing the OFF button (RED) by a sharp object such as
needle may cause malfunction.
Alternatively, press and hold P and upper part of the
volume key at the same time for approximately three
seconds, and release your finger after it vibrates three times.
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q
You cannot receive Emergency Rapid Mail when your
device is turned off.
Emergency Rapid Mail may not be received when your device
is communicating such as while sending/receiving SMS/e-
mail or using the browser, or if you are in a place where signal
does not reach even in the service area (e.g. in a tunnel,
(au Disaster Countermeasure) menu [
basement) or in a place with a poor reception.
(Emergency Rapid Mail)]
You cannot receive the Emergency Rapid Mail that the
reception is failed.
This delivery system is different from Earthquake Early
Warning provided through TV, radio, or other communication
procedures, which means that the time the Earthquake Early
Warning arrives may vary.
" (It is an earthquake)), and vibration.
Information from someplace other than your current location
may be received.
Using
Messaging Service)
Disaster Voice Messaging Service is a service which allows
you to record your voice and send someone you want to
inform your well-being in case of a large-scale disaster.
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au
(au Disaster Countermeasure) menu [
(Disaster Voice Messaging Service)]
❖Information
®
To use Wi-Fi
, initial settings via 4G (LTE/WiMAX 2+)/3G
network is required.
Voice message can be recorded for up to 30 seconds.
Voice messages cannot be saved or played if the product
does not have available memory.
d
❖Information
), insert the tray with the card into the
Note the following points, otherwise handling the au Micro
IC Card (LTE) may cause malfunction or damage.
Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
Insert in the correct direction.
IC
Do not use force to attach or remove.
Notch
Do not lose the au Micro IC Card (LTE) after it has been
removed.
Attaching/Removing microSD memory card
Attaching microSD memory card
1
Open the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Tray
slot cover while hooking the groove with your fingernail.
2
Check the orientation for inserting, and insert it until it
clicks
Insert the microSD memory card with the contact side down.
3
Close the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no
gaps between the cover and the main unit
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Initial settings
When you turn on the product for the first time, follow the
onscreen instructions to set language, functions, service, etc.
For details, refer to "Setting Guide".
❖Information
To change the language later, from the Home screen, [
[
(Settings)] [
(Language)]. To make settings, from the Home
screen, [
] [Settings] [Setup guide]. To make settings
for au service etc., from the Home screen, [
(Customer support)] [au Easy Setting].
Screen Lock
When the screen lock is set, the backlight turns off to avoid
the keys and touch panel from false operations.
When the specified time elapses, the product's screen
Groove
backlight turns off automatically and screen lock is activated.
OFF button (RED)
1
While the screen is displayed, P
Unlocking screen
The lock screen appears when turning the power on or the
backlight on by pressing P.
1
Swipe (flick) the screen up or down on the lock screen
❖Information
On the lock screen, long-touch "
activate the camera.
r
Using
(Disaster
information/Donation website)
You can check history of Disaster and Evacuation Information
delivered by local government, disaster information portal,
donation website, etc.
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au
(au Disaster Countermeasure) menu [
(Disaster information/Donation
website)] Follow the onscreen instructions
Do you have everything?
Before your start using the product, make sure that you have
all the following packaged with the product.
TM
*1
Xperia
Z2 Tablet
Desktop Holder (SOT21PUA)
(Disaster Voice
Sony Mobile TV antenna input
microUSB conversion cable 01
(conversion cable) (01SOHKA)
*1 Including warranty
(Instruction Manual) (Japanese)
TM
Xperia
Z2 Tablet
(Cautions on using
Xperia
TM
Z2 Tablet) (Japanese)
(Setting Guide) (Japanese)
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❖Information
Insert a microSD memory card in the appropriate direction.
Inserting a microSD memory card forcefully into the slot
could result in failure to remove the microSD memory card
or damage.
Do not touch the terminal of the microSD memory card.
Removing microSD memory card
Be sure to unmount microSD memory card before removing.
1
From the Home screen, [
] [Settings] [Storage]
[Unmount SD card] [OK]
When it is unmounted, "
SD card safe to remove"
appears on the status bar to notify you that reading and
writing from/to the microSD memory card are disabled.
2
Open the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover while hooking the groove with your finger
3
Press the microSD memory card all the way until it
clicks, then pull out the microSD memory card slowly
"
Removed SD card" appears on status bar to inform that
the microSD memory card is removed.
4
Close the microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no
gaps between the cover and the main unit
microSD memory card
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Basic Operation
Key icons
The followings are the main functions of x, y, r
]
keys located at the bottom of the screen.
(Language & input)] [
] [
x
y
r
x
Return to the previous screen. Close a dialog
Back
box, menu, or the Notifications panel.
y
Display the Home screen.
Home
Long-touch and drag it to "
" to activate "au
(au smart pass)"/ "Google"
application or drag it to "
" to activate "What's
New" application.
r
Display recently used applications on a list and
Recently
activate or delete them from the list. Also, you
used
can use and set small apps.
applications
" and drag it to "
" to
s
*1
f
m
t
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