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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia Tablet Z ™ SGP311/SGP312...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide............5 Getting started................6 Device overview.................6 Assembly...................7 Turning the device on and off............7 Setup guide..................8 Locking and unlocking the screen.............8 Accounts and services...............9 Multiple user accounts...............9 Getting to know your device.............11 Using the keys.................11 Battery....................11 Using the touchscreen..............14 Lock screen..................16 Home screen..................16 Taking a screenshot.................19...
  • Page 3 Listening to music................36 WALKMAN home screen ..............37 Playlists....................38 Sharing music..................39 Enhancing the sound...............39 Visualiser ..................39 Recognising music with TrackID™..........40 FM radio..................42 Listening to the radio...............42 Favourite radio channels..............43 Sound settings.................43 Camera..................44 Camera controls overview...............44 Face detection.................45 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces......45 General camera settings..............45 Using still camera settings...............47 Video camera settings..............49...
  • Page 4 Maps and locations..............69 About location services..............69 Using GPS..................69 Calendar and alarm clock............70 Calendar...................70 Alarm clock..................70 Support and maintenance............73 Updating your device...............73 Resetting your device..............74 Locking and protecting your device..........74 Support application.................76 Recycling your device..............76 Reference..................77 Status and notification icons overview..........77 Application overview................77 Important information..............79 Important information leaflet............79...

  • Page 5: Xperiaâ„¢ Tablet Z User Guide

    Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Device overview Light sensor Front camera Speaker A Speaker B Charging dock connector Volume key Notification light Power key Headset jack 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera 13 Speaker B (same as 4) 14 Port for charger/USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 Memory card slot 17 Speaker A (same as 3)

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly To insert the memory card Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom side of the device, then detach the memory card cover. Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

  • Page 8: Setup Guide

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

  • Page 9: Accounts And Services

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key • If Tap to wake up mode is enabled, double-tap the screen. To enable Tap to wake up mode, go to the Home screen, then tap > Settings > Display > Tap to wake up.
  • Page 10 To switch users From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user that wants to use the device. If you have set a password for the new account, enter the password to log in. If you have not set a password, just unlock the screen. To delete a user from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application Home • Go to the Home screen Task •...
  • Page 12 Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging • To charge your device, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded original batteries, a power supply and the USB cable supplied with your device. The use of third-party products may decrease the performance of your device and/or pose a risk to your health or safety.
  • Page 13 • Disable any live wallpaper. If you are using a device with multiple users, some tips may only be applicable to the owner, that is, the primary user of the device. To access the battery usage menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 14: Using The Touchscreen

    The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.
  • Page 15 To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area.

  • Page 16: Lock Screen

    To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your device has a sensor that detects light.
  • Page 17 To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
  • Page 18 Rearranging your Home screen Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts and widgets. Customisation options When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following customisation options appear: Add widgets to your Home screen.

  • Page 19: Taking A Screenshot

    To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
  • Page 20 To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window.

  • Page 21: Status And Notifications

    Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications.
  • Page 22 Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. To open the Notification panel •...

  • Page 23: Accessing Settings

    To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To adjust brightness level from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Customising quick settings from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings.
  • Page 24 Delete a character before the cursor. Confirm text input. Enter separator. Display numbers and symbols. Enter a space. Display smileys. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text •...

  • Page 25: Chinese Input

    Chinese input • Stroke input • Pinyin input General instructions Your device has a function to speed up the entry of Chinese characters. Whenever you enter a stroke or a Pinyin letter, a candidate row of the most frequently used characters containing that stroke or relating to that letter appears at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 26: Screen Settings

    To set the date manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. Tap Set.

  • Page 27: Memory

    memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More…. Mark the Airplane mode checkbox. You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens.

  • Page 28: Using A Headset

    Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 29: Contacts

    Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which help you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The applications support several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola and Nokia.

  • Page 30: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and your device set to visible. When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept. Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data.

  • Page 31: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.

  • Page 32: Favourites And Groups

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 33: Email

    Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Using email accounts To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 34 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. To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 35 To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined view.

  • Page 36: Music

    Connecting your device to a computer on page 64. • 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. • If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Playlists

    To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap > If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap To add a shortcut to a song From the WALKMAN home screen, browse to the song for which you want to create a shortcut.

  • Page 39: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a song to play it. To add songs to a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen. Browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist, then touch and hold the song or the album title.

  • Page 40: Recognising Music With Trackid

    To turn on the Visualiser In the "WALKMAN" application, tap . Tap Visualizer. Tap the screen to switch to full screen view. To change the background theme In the "WALKMAN" application, tap . Tap Visualizer. Tap > Theme and select a theme. Recognising music with TrackID™...
  • Page 41 To share a track After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then select a sharing method. Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure. To view artist information for a track • After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info. To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Camera

    Camera Camera controls overview Front camera View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Camera setting icons Go back a step or exit the camera Display all settings Zoom in or out Main camera screen Switch between front and main camera To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.

  • Page 45: Face Detection

    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. To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete. Tap the screen to make appear.

  • Page 46: Quick Launch

    Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other. Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

  • Page 47: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
  • Page 48 Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus.

  • Page 49: Video Camera Settings

    Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
  • Page 50 Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen.

  • Page 51: Album

    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. View photos and videos in the Pictures tab View photos and videos in the My albums tab View menu options...

  • Page 52: 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 to play it. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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. To save a copy of the edited photo, 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 55: Videos

    Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies 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 56: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony™ to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC. • If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device. Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection.

  • Page 57: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 58: Connectivity

    Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WLAN network in order for content to be shared.
  • Page 59 To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a WLAN network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar.

  • Page 60: Nfc

    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 WLAN network as your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.
  • Page 62 ® 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 63 ® To connect your device to another Bluetooth device ® If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Bluetooth.

  • Page 64: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    PC Companion ® ® application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple computer. PC Companion and Sony™ Bridge for Mac help you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more.

  • Page 65: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set Using A Cable

    • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows® 8 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) To start PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC. Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of the features that you want to use.

  • Page 66: Smart Connect

    Screen mirroring Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. WLAN Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.
  • Page 67 To edit a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. On the Events tab, tap an event. If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right. Adjust the settings as desired. To remove an event, tap the event’s row, then tap > Delete event and tap Delete to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 68: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

  • Page 69: Maps And Locations

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

  • Page 70: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Select an option from the menu bar. To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 71 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 72 To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 73: Support And Maintenance

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

  • Page 74: Resetting Your Device

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
  • Page 75 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. Refer to Sony customer support for more information. To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 76: Support Application

    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 77: Reference

    Reference Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: NFC is activated Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing...
  • Page 78 Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Access your downloaded applications. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts.

  • Page 79: Important Information

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

  • Page 80: Legal Information

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 81 MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Note: Sony advises users to backup their personal data information. www.sonymobile.com to get the latest version of this User's Guide.

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