User guide Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621/SGP641
Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide........................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6 Assembly...........................................................................................7 Starting your device for the first time.................................................
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................37 SIM card protection.........................................................................38 Screen settings................................................................................38 Screen lock......................................................................................39 Language settings............................................................................41 Date and time.....................
Email.............................................................................................65 Setting up email...............................................................................65 Sending and receiving email messages..........................................65 Email preview pane..........................................................................66 Organising your email messages.....................................................67 Email account settings.............................
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device ......................................................................................98 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV...................99 One-touch setup..............................................................................99 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/ DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller...............................................99 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..........
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 118. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
11 Main camera lens 12 GPS antenna area 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Charging dock connector 15 Cover for nano SIM card slot and memory card slot 16 Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 17 Second Wi-Fi antenna area 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.
1 2 3 4 5 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the nano SIM card slot cover and the device, then detach the cover. Using a fingernail, pull out the nano SIM card holder. With the gold-coloured contacts on the nano SIM card facing up, place the nano SIM card in the holder. Insert the nano SIM card holder back into the device. Re-attach the nano SIM card slot cover.
To remove the memory card 1 2 3 Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. Draw the card outwards and remove it fully. Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device.
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. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
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 illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
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. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen lock on page 39. • To activate the screen Briefly press the power key • To unlock the screen Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.
Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. 1 2 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
• 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right. To move an application on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS. Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press .
1 2 1 2 3 4 To restore a previously removed small app Open the favourites bar, then tap . Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the favourites bar. To add a widget as a small app To make the favourites bar appear, press . Tap > > . Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox. To lock the screen, press the power key. To activate the screen, briefly press the power key. Swipe inwards from the upper part of the screen until appears, then tap it. If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
• To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to . • To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. • To add items to a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.
1 2 To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the same time until you hear a clicking sound. • To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
To open or close the Notification panel • To take action on a notification Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap Clear. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
STAMINA mode is activated Low battery mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may
Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. 1 2 3 To manage notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications. Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications. Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Optimise 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 YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Download and install new applications and updates.
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, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. 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. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, 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.
1 2 3 4 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button . Wi-Fi® Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).
1 2 3 4 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap , then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. 1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap > WPS PIN Entry. On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Tap If prompted, tap OK to confirm.
1 2 3 4 5 To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK. To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value. Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap . Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate network administrator, available. From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next.
1 2 3 To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Calendar and Calendar Sync applications and follow the on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar. 36 This is an Internet version of this publication.
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. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
1 2 3 4 To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings> Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. 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 .
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 in your device to capture a photo of your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup. For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold the device at eye level.
Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. See Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard on page 46. 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. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens.
1 2 3 To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Mark the Super-vivid mode checkbox if it is not marked. Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Mark the Hi-res Audio via USB checkbox. Using a USB cable, connect your device to one of the following device types: • a portable digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) device, for example, the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi-Res DAC/ Headphone Amplifier.
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 onscreen keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap select accordingly.
1 2 To edit text 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 tools in the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalising the Xperia™ keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on page 63.
1 2 3 4 To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.
1 2 3 4 5 To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. 1 2 3 To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine > Messages. Select the voice message that you want to listen to. You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping .
5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call Your device doesn’t have an ear speaker. Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during a call. • To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls 1 2 1 2 3 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. , received calls and dialled calls . appears in the status bar.
Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If you want to block a certain number, visit and download applications from Google Play™ which support this function. 1 2 3 4 To block incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings. Tap Call barring, and select an option.
Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. 3 4 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold. to add the second participant to the conference call. Tap Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
1 2 To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap . 53 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact 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 finished, tap Done.
1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact 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 finished, tap Done.
1 2 3 4 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 Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap Done. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 27. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To create and send a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap . Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. Tap Write message and enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option. To send the message, tap Send.
1 2 3 4 To star a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation you want to open. In the message you want to star, tap . To unstar a message, tap . 1 2 3 To view starred messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Starred messages. All starred messages appear in a list. 1 2 3 To search for messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Search. Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. . .
1 2 To use the Hangouts™ application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Hangouts. 64 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox in the drop down menu. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To change the email preview pane settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings > Split view. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated. Open your email inbox. Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read. To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the email list and the email body).
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option. To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings.
Music Transferring music to your device • • • There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 123. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Walkman® home screen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Walkman® application 4 Return to the Walkman® music player screen To play a song using the Walkman® application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
1 Return to the Walkman® home screen 2 Browse a music category, for example, artists , albums or songs by my library 3 Browse all playlists 4 New releases (provided by Music Unlimited) 5 Charts (provided by Music Unlimited) 6 Featured playlists (provided by Music Unlimited) 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Manage and edit your music using SensMe™ channels 9 Play a shared music on your connected device Sony Entertainment N
Playlists On the Walkman® home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. 1 2 3 To create your own playlists From the Walkman® home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also tap the album art and then tap 1 2 3 1 2 3 to create a new playlist.
1 2 3 To manage music from your friends on Facebook™ Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item that you want to work on. Manage the item as desired. For example, to "Like" the song, tap . To comment on the song, add a comment in the comments field. 1 2 To view music that you shared on Facebook™ Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > My shares. Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it.
1 Search for music online 2 View options 3 View current music charts 4 View the search result history 5 Main screen for recording music 6 Find out what music you are listening to 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. 1 2 3 To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source. Tap .
Music Unlimited online service 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. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. 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.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera 2 Zoom in or out 3 Main camera screen 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Change capturing mode settings 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Access camera settings and shortcuts To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold and drag upwards. After the camera opens, tap .
1 2 3 4 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode. 1 2 To view your photos and videos Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. 1 2 3 4 To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete. Tap the screen to make appear.
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.
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. For example, you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only After you drag upwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch and capture upwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. After you drag Launch and record video After you drag upwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording. Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them.
Still camera settings 1 2 3 To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 8MP 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off.
Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur. Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour. Pet Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight.
On (2 s.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Standard Activate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes. Off The stabiliser is turned off. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap . To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap Movies > Just once.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue. Then you can tap other items to select them.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode 8 View photos and videos on the same network 9 View photos and videos on Facebook™ 10 View photos and videos on Picasa™ The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 • To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right.
5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1 2 3 4 1 2 To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap , then tap Audio settings. Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate. When you're finished, tap OK. 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.
Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® 4 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 Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service.
Connectivity Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices. You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, a USB On-The-Go adapter is required. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on. Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device. Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB cable When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen, unplug the USB cable.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Drag the left edge of the Walkman® home screen to the right, and tap Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.
1 2 3 4 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level. 1 2 3 4 To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device.
Bluetooth® wireless technology Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories.Bluetooth® connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary. 4 5 To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible From your Home screen, tap .
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a list. Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices. Your device and the other device are now paired.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Tap the photo or video that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To create a Smart Connect event From your Home screen, 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 under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
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. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network operator for more information.
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. 1 2 3 To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.
1 2 3 To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More…. Mark the Airplane mode checkbox. You can also press and hold down the power key menu that opens. and then select Airplane mode in the 113 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Exchange ActiveSync 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 zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 1 2 3 4 To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To display birthdays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
6 View options 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Open date and time settings for the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag to the right.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.
• • • • Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
1 2 3 To install a new application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Update Centre. Select the desired application, then tap Install. The application installs automatically after download. 1 2 3 To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download.
• As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions. 1 2 3 To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate. Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept. To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
1 2 3 To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time. Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an application or restrict its usage. 1 2 To view which applications use the most battery power From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode. Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated. Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked, then tap Apps active in standby > Add applications. Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run. When you're finished, tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. 1 2 3 To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running. Select an application or service, then tap Stop.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity. Under Wireless Media Transfer, select the paired device that you want to connect. Tap Connect. 4 To disconnect from a paired device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
1 2 3 4 5 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Backup & Restore. Tap Restore data now, then select a restore source and the data types that you want to restore. Tap Continue. When the content is restored, tap Finish.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information, such as music and pictures, from your internal storage, mark the relevant checkbox. Tap Reset tablet. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
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. The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water. Resistance to solid objects and dust Resistance to water IP0X: No special protection IPX0. No special protection IP1X.
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