User guide Xperia™ Tablet Z SGP321/SGP351
Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................6 Getting started...............................................................................7 Device overview..................................................................................7 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning the device on and off .............................................................9 Setup guide................
Favorites and groups........................................................................40 Sending contact information..............................................................41 Backing up contacts.........................................................................41 Messaging....................................................................................42 Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................42 Text and multimedia message options.............
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................71 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................71 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................72 Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................76 Viewing online albums.......................................................................78 Movies....................................................................
Recycling your device.....................................................................109 Reference...................................................................................110 Settings overview............................................................................110 Status and notification icons overview.............................................111 Application overview.......................................................................112 Important information....................
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Getting started Device overview 1 Light sensor 2 Front camera 3 Speaker A 4 Speaker B 5 Charging dock connector 6 Volume key 7 Notification light 8 Power key 9 Headset jack 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera 13 Speaker B (same as 4) 14 Port for charger/USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 SIM card slot 17 Memory card slot 18 Speaker A (same as 3) 19 NFC™ detection area 7 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Assembly To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot. 1 2 3 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-colored contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound. Reattach the memory card cover. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
1 2 3 4 5 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the device, then detach the cover. Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder. Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts on the micro SIM card facing up. Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
1 2 3 To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. until the options menu opens. It may take a while for the device to shut down. 1 2 To force the device to shut down Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds. After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device turns off automatically.
Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from Google Play™.
1 2 3 4 To delete a user from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Users. Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Delete. Each secondary user can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users > > Remove user > Delete under Settings. The owner account can not be deleted.
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 • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Your device has an embedded battery. Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device.
To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts. When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward.
• • • • • • • • Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase the synchronization intervals. Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power.
you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance. When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate since there is no previous usage history to estimate from. 1 2 To view the estimated standby time From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Using Low battery mode You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level is low.
Unmarked list option • To mark or unmark options Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area.
To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. 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.
Home screen You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. You can also add more panes to it. You can view content in other panes of the Home screen by flicking left or right. shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen, and add or delete a pane as necessary. The items in the bar at the top of the screen are always available for quick access. • To go to the Home screen Press .
1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. 1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 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.
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services. Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps. • To open the recently used applications window Press .
1 2 3 4 To add a widget as a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press . Tap > > . Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. • To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications.
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 • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.
1 2 To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward. Tap . Customizing quick settings from the Notification panel You can customize quick settings from the Notification panel by selecting the quick settings you want and rearranging their order. You can select up to 10 quick settings, or you can also select none of them.
3 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 4 Shift to the movable small keyboard. 5 Enter a space. 6 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized. 7 Display numbers and symbols. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. • To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field.
• To switch between the full keyboard and the small keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap or to switch between full keyboard and small keyboard. Drag 1 2 1 2 to move the small keyboard as you desired. 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 to the 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.
Keyboard settings You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard, such as writing language and automatic correction. 1 2 To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. 1 2 3 4 To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap OK to confirm.
Adjusting the sound settings You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent mode. 1 2 To set your device to silent mode Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap . appears in the status bar. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Touch sounds checkbox. 1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. 1 2 3 4 To change the language From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap OK.
1 2 3 To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. Using S-Force Front Surround 3D Use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology from Sony to get the best sound from your device for watching movies. This technology creates realistic 3D surround sound using your device's speakers.
Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings: • • • For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device.
access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages. If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can set or check APNs, but the settings made by the owner affect all other users. 1 2 3 To view the current APN From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To set a data usage warning Make sure that data traffic is turned on. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap 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. To set a data usage limit Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your service provider if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges. If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can turn on or turn off data traffic. Data traffic settings made by the owner affect all other users.
Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account on your device on page 46. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Google Play™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Play Store. .
1 2 3 4 5 To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from you.
Contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia. You need: • • • • • 1 2 An Internet-connected computer. A USB cable for your old device. A USB cable for your new Android™ device. Your old device.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to link with another contact.
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done.
1 2 1 2 3 4 To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Favorites. . To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done. Tap Done. Sending contact information 1 2 3 To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold Myself.
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters that you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete. 1 2 3 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Press , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap Delete.
video call with several friends, and send messages to friends anytime even if they are not connected right now. You can also view and share photos between friends easily. To use the video call function, your device needs to have a front camera. 1 2 To use the Hangouts™ application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Hangouts. 44 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™ applications. Using email accounts 1 2 3 To set up an email account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 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™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. 1 2 To open the Gmail™ application From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gmail .
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done. To reply to an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap Reply or Reply all.
Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favorite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It color codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story. The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.
"WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and your device.
Using the "WALKMAN" application 1 2 3 To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share. • • To change tracks When a track is playing, tap or . When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right. • To pause a track Tap .
1 2 3 To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. 1 2 3 To "Like" a track on Facebook™ While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™.
Overview of My music 1 2 3 • • 1 Browse audio by track 2 Go back to the current track 3 Browse by album 4 Browse your music by artist 5 Browse all playlists 6 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels 9 Browse your favorite playlists To add a shortcut to a track In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the track for which you wan
Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. • To enable the SensMe™ channels application In My music, tap , then tap Download music info. This application requires a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 3 To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. 1 2 To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears. 1 2 3 4 To delete a playlist In My music, then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete default playlists.
Music services TrackID™ technology Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
Music Unlimited™ Using Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.
FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as 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. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically.
1 Favorites list 2 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application 3 Radio on/off button 4 View menu options 5 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 6 A saved favorite channel 7 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 8 Tuning dial 9 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 10 Tuned frequency 11 Switch between speaker or headphone mode Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites.
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations, switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality. 1 2 3 To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open, press . Tap Enable stereo sound. To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono sound.
Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for self-portraits.
1 2 3 To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. 1 2 3 To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera. To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them.
Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3104×2328(4:3) 7 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution.
Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken. Off The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Auto upload Automatically upload updates to photos to a preselected social networking service (SNS). Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
Using the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. To customize the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.
176×144(11:9) Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message. Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. On (2 sec.
Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image that you want to capture. Center Adjust the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
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Album About Album Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
Overview of Pictures tab 1 2 3 4 • 1 2 3 1 Grid view of photos and videos. 2 View menu options. 3 Scroll up or down to view content. 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by . Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video.
Overview of My albums tab 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 View photos and videos on Facebook™. 2 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. 3 View photos and videos in Picasa™. 4 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera. 5 View your photos in globe mode. 6 View your photos on a map. 7 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. 8 View all photos with faces.
Working with photos in Album You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with contacts, or use them as wallpaper. • • 1 2 1 2 3 To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
1 2 3 To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Edit photo > . Select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. 1 2 3 To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Edit photo > . Select an option.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 To turn off the photo analysis feature From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces. Tap , then tap Photo analysis. Drag the slider to the left to turn off the photo analysis feature. To name a face In the Faces tile, browse to the Unnamed faces folder, and choose the face that you want to name. Tap Add name. Type a name, then tap OK.
that contain location-specific information. If photos are not already geotagged, you can geotag them manually in Album. Overview of Maps tab 1 Search a location on the map. 2 View menu options. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
1 2 3 1 2 To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue. Drag the photo to the new location. You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 • To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on 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. Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the Movies application.
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. To get movie information manually Make sure your device has an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Tap More in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about.
Video Unlimited Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service.
Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . 83 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Tap . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Wi-Fi® network name is indicated as SSID, ESSID, Access Point, etc. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. 1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
1 2 3 4 To edit the information for a device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Touch and hold the name of the device that you want to edit, then tap Edit device information. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file, or contact.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To open the “WALKMAN” application, tap , then find and tap . Tap the My music tab to open the music library. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
1 2 3 4 To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function. Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear. Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 1 2 3 4 To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 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 downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to connect your device to. 1 2 3 4 To unpair a Bluetooth® device Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.
1 2 3 4 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer. When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
• • 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable. Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
1 2 3 4 5 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user of the device. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Display > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
8 To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Corporate. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information. Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device. Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and calendar entries.
To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 99 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Maps and locations About location services Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.
1 2 To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services. • To learn more about Google Maps™ When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help. Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™ Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your location and other information with them.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap Select an option. 1 2 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Mark the relevant checkboxes to select the calendars that you want to view. 1 2 3 4 5 6 , then find and tap Calendar.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Set time and adjust the time by scrolling up or down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour. 1 2 3 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock.
• To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right. 104 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 To download the PC Companion application from your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion. 1 2 3 4 To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
To view your IDID number SIM card protection The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your device will still work with a new SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by your network operator.
1 2 3 4 To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions on your device to capture your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup. The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your device.
1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Next. Tap Slide. 2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap OK.
Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or connect to a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth® on or off; search for available Bluetooth® devices; make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth® devices; and pair your device to other Bluetooth® devices. Data usage Keep track of your data usage details over a specified period of time.
About tablet View information about your device, such as the model number. You can also update your software to the latest version.
Warning message Error message Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Application overview Use the Alarm and Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other info. Use the Help application to access user support in your device.
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. 1 2 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.
Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device. If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer to our Customer support service for help. IP (Ingress Protection) rating Your device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust.
use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
Index A accounts ..................................................................10 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11 Facebook™ .....................................................11 Google™ .........................................................11 adjusting volume .....................................................50 Airplane mode .........................................................30 alarm ......................................................................
Gmail™ ....................................................................45 Google Latitude™ .................................................101 Google Maps™ .....................................................100 Google Play™ .........................................................36 Google™ account setup .........................................46 Google™ synchronization .......................................97 GPS .......................................................................
protective plastic sheet ...........................................16 PUK ...............................................................106, 107 R radio ........................................................................57 favorites ...........................................................58 listening to with the speaker ...........................58 mono sound ....................................................59 moving between channels ..............................57 opening .................
photos .............................................................61 videos recorded using the camera ..................66 voice input ...............................................................28 voice recognition .....................................................28 volume adjusting for videos .........................................76 key ...................................................................28 W "WALKMAN" application adding tracks to playlists ................................
