User guide Xperia™ Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About This User Guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 41 Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................42 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 44 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................44 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................44 Basic settings...................................................................
Music home screen menu................................................................. 70 Playlists.............................................................................................71 Sharing music................................................................................... 72 Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 72 Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 72 FM radio.........................
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 108 Travel and maps......................................................................... 109 Using location services....................................................................109 Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................109 Using your device with a car infotainment system............................109 Airplane mode....................................................
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 32 page.
8 Microphone 9 Infrared sensor 10 Charger/USB port cover 11 Memory card slot cover 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Charging dock connector Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To Remove the Memory Card 1 2 3 4 Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover. Push the memory card inward, and then release it immediately. Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it. Re-attach the cover. You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off as described in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap Settings > Storage, then tap beside SD card, and then follow the rest of the instructions above.
• • • • • Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com.
Device security Making Sure your Device is Protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account to your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information and your Google™ account credentials.
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. To Create a Screen Lock Pattern 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device.
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time.
To Add Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap .
To Remove a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. Tap Delete. Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket, or bag.
To View Your Device’s ID Number To View the Device ID Number via the Device Settings 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status. Scroll to IDID to view the ID number. Finding a lost device • • • • If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can: Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
• Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 18 This is an internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
Home screen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press .
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings. Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press . • To Close All the Recently Used Applications .
Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen.
To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. 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. To Take a Screenshot 1 2 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap .
• To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. • To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To Enable the Notification Light 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right. Icons in the status bar Status icons A Wi-Ficonnection is enabled and data is being transmitted Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
Application Overview Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use the web browser to navigate and view web pages, and manage bookmarks, text, and images. Use the Calculator application to perform calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. Use the Camera application to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and other information related to your contacts.
Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving them, or bookmark special moments. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all service providers in all areas. 29 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the USB cable. A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You can still use your device while charging.
Power-saving features lower the priority for certain non-essential device functions, such as higher-grade image performance, network activities such as location services, app synchronization and background Wi-Fi scanning. If you do not want an application to be affected, you can exempt it in the Battery Optimization menu. System updates may change the power saving features available on your device. To View Battery Consumption, Estimated Time, and Power-Saving Tips 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function. When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences. You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery Optimization menu.
To Update Your Device Using a Computer 1 2 3 4 5 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files (MTP). Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched. Make sure the computer can access the internet. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
To Change USB Connection Mode 1 2 3 4 Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag the Status bar downward to access the Notifications panel. A notification shows the current correction mode, USB charging this device or USB for file transfer. Tap the notification, and then tap the desired connection mode. Storage and Memory • • • Your device has several different storage and memory options.
To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Internal storage > Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card.
• Photos and images To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer 1 2 3 4 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files (MTP) mode on your device. Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
To Set up the Automatic Backup Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Backup & Restore. To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider beside Automatic backup to the right.
To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up my data, then tap the slider. To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. 38 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working internet connection. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
tethering with Xperia Link™, make sure the Xperia Link™ application is installed and set up on both devices. Also, your Xperia™ device must have a camera with auto focus. The Xperia Link™ application is only supported by Xperia™ devices running the Android™ 4.0 software version or higher. If the Xperia Link™ application is not pre-installed on your Xperia™ device, you can download it from Google Play™.
To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 2 Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 43 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually. To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap .
To Change the Settings of an EAS Account 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email, and then tap . Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings. . To view information about your device 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To Select the Notification Sound 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings. To Enable Touch Tones 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness level. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To Activate Screen Pinning 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right, then select an option. If you already have a screen lock enabled, then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning.
To allow critical permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded.
To clear application cache 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services. To clear the application default setting 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS.
Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To Set the Date Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set date. Scroll up and down to select the desired date. Tap OK. To Set the Time Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set time. Select the relevant hour and minute values.
To adjust the sound settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked. Tap Sound effects. Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down. To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer 1 2 3 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside Dynamic normalizer to the right.
About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to seven Regular User accounts on your device. To Add a Regular User Account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap .
About Restricted Profiles You can add Restricted Profiles, which only allow restricted access to apps from the owner account. For example, you can create a restricted profile for children to prevent them from playing games or viewing mature content from your account. You can add up to seven restricted profiles on your device. To Add a Restricted Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap .
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller and moveable version of the on-screen keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
To Change the Gesture Input Settings 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger.
To edit text 1 2 • Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To use the magnifier When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
To Change the Use My Writing Style Settings 1 2 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select an option. To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 2 3 4 5 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring Contacts Using a Computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion software, supports cellular devices that run on iOS/ iCloud and Android™.
To import contacts from a memory card 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. Alternately, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap SAVE.
Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite 1 2 3 From the Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. Tap . To View Your Favorite Contacts 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Favorites. , then tap .
To separate linked contacts 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact > Unlink. . Backing Up Contacts You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See Transferring contacts on page 60 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device. To export all contacts to a memory card 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To Create and Send an Email Message 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to send the email from. Tap , and then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop-down list. Enter the email subject and message text, and then tap .
• To delete an email message In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right. To move an email message to another folder 1 2 In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left. Tap Move, then select a folder. Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK.
• 4 Delete an email message 5 Mark an email message as unread 6 Move an email message to a folder 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages 9 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help. 68 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring Music to Your Device • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on page 33. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen 5 Play all songs in shuffle mode To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. .
To delete a playlist 1 2 3 4 Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
7 Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source. Tap . If the song is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen.
FM radio Listening to the Radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 2 3 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap . A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return the FM Radio. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Switch between the front and main camera 3 Front camera 4 Main camera screen 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record videos 7 Adjust capturing mode settings 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Select capturing mode To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon After the camera opens, tap .
To Record a Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select . Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap . • To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release your finger. . .
Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged.
Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos. AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos.
So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use multi-camera mode for the best effect. You can set up multi-camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. To use Multi camera mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device.
Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. Touch Block You can disable the touchscreen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.
ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to capture a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. 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.
Face Recognition You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe to . To display settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video Resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. 87 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To pause a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. • To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key. Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos You can share photos and videos that you’ve saved on your device. You can also manage them in different ways.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To turn on the photo analysis feature 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces.
To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , and then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option and edit as desired. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. .
To unhide a photo or video 1 2 3 4 In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide. Album homescreen menu From the Album homescreen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook.
particular photo. See Adding the Geographical Position to Your Photos on page 78 for more information. If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage. 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application.
To Share a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. Transferring video content to your device • • Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
To open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications. To disable Movie Creator 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Find and tap Movie Creator > DISABLE.
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input 1 2 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
To Mirror the Screen of Your Device on a TV Screen 1 2 3 4 5 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. Tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
To view a shared photo on your device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
To get help with sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Device connection > Media server. Tap and then tap Help. Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content received from your device.
To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter 1 2 3 Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB accessory. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions. To Turn on the NFC Function 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC.
To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and both screens are active. From your Homescreen, tap . To open the web browser, find and tap . Load the webpage 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. When the devices connect, a thumbnail appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To Give Your Device a Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Be sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. Pairing with another Bluetooth® device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to share music.
To Send Items Using Bluetooth™ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In the receiving device, make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to touch and hold the item, open the item, or press . Other ways to send an item may exist.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also use Smart Connect™ to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
To Create a Smart Connect™ Event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
the run on your device. You can then analyze your performance and see how you can improve. You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness, and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory. Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from Wi-Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.
all applications. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls. Some applications may not be available in driving mode. Also, protected data, such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made available via MirrorLink™. • To connect your device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
To display national holidays in the Calendar application 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , and then tap Calendar. Tap , and then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap Birthdays, and then drag the slider to the right.
To Set a New Alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel, then tap . To Edit an Existing Alarm 1 2 3 Open the Clock application, and then tap the alarm you want to edit.
To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 2 3 Open the Clock application, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 114 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen 1 2 Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled. Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 116 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To Access the Support Application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card or other non-internal memory.
account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you reinstall software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process. Repairing the Device Software If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation.
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