Sony Tablet Z Xperia SGP321, User Manual

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 SGP351 ...

Page 2: ... the sound output 30 Memory 31 Using a headset 32 Internet and messaging settings 32 Controlling data usage 33 Mobile network settings 34 Google Play 36 Getting started with Google Play 36 Downloading from Google Play 36 Clearing your application data 36 Permissions 37 Installing applications not from Google Play 37 Contacts 38 Transferring contacts using a computer 38 Synchronising contacts with ...

Page 3: ...rack or artist 51 Using My music to organise your tracks 51 Managing playlists 53 WALKMAN application widget 54 Protecting your hearing 54 Music services 55 TrackID technology 55 Music Unlimited 56 About the PlayNow service 56 FM radio 57 About the FM radio 57 Using your favourite radio channels 58 Sound settings 58 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID 59 Camera 60 About the camera 60 Using the ...

Page 4: ...o a computer 93 Connecting your device to a TV set 95 Screen mirroring 95 Smart Connect 96 Synchronising data on your device 97 About synchronising data on your device 97 Synchronising with Google 97 Synchronising your corporate email calendar and contacts 97 Synchronising with Facebook 98 Maps and locations 100 About location services 100 Using GPS 100 Google Maps 100 Using Google Maps to get dir...

Page 5: ...cation icons overview 112 Application overview 113 Important information 115 Important information leaflet 115 Limitations to services and features 115 Water resistance 115 Legal information 116 Index 118 5 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 6: ...Xperia Tablet Z User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...n light 8 Power key 9 Headset jack 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera 13 Speaker B same as 4 14 Port for charger USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 SIM card slot 17 Memory card slot 18 Speaker A same as 3 19 NFC detection area 7 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 8: ...ace the memory card in the memory card slot with the gold coloured contacts facing down then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound 3 Reattach the memory card cover The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets To insert the micro SIM card Do not insert the micro SIM card into the memory card slot 8 This is an Internet version of this publica...

Page 9: ... caused by such action Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time 1 Press and hold down the power key until the screen flashes 2 If your screen goes dark briefly press the power key to activate the screen 3 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested then tap 4 If your screen is locke...

Page 10: ...d and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Setup guide Screen lock 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 screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the...

Page 11: ...ns and store files such as music and photos that only they can access Multiple user accounts work well in situations where different family or group members share the same device The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device The owner is the administrator or primary user Once you are logged in as the owner you can add change and delete other users via the Setti...

Page 12: ...Different behaviours for settings Settings can behave in three different ways when a device has multiple users Some settings can be changed by any user and affect all users including the owner for example language Wi fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Some settings affect only the individual user s space for example automatic data syncing screen lock various accounts added and wallpaper Some setti...

Page 13: ...r device has an embedded battery Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source such as a USB port or a charger You can still use your device while it is charging Charging your device over a long period of time for example overnight does not dam...

Page 14: ...ery charge level is less than 90 To check the battery level 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About tablet Status Battery level Improving battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance Charge your device often This will not affect the lifetime of the battery Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming When you re not using the Internet y...

Page 15: ...he STAMINA mode feature Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi Fi connection data traffic and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is inactive Once the screen becomes active again all paused functions are resumed If you are using a device with multiple users...

Page 16: ...Settings Power management 3 Tap next to Low battery mode To change the settings for Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 To open the settings menu tap Low battery mode 4 Adjust the settings as desired 5 When you re finished tap Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy it You sho...

Page 17: ...When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area If you for example want to zoom in on a photo make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the scre...

Page 18: ...n add new panes to your Home screen even when the screen is locked You can also add widgets to these panes when you create them You can then access these widgets when the screen is locked by swiping to the right on the screen To take a photo from the lock screen 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 To activate the camera swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen 3 After t...

Page 19: ...rea on your Home screen 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane then tap To add a pane to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 2 Flick left or right to browse the panes then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane th...

Page 20: ...omisation options from the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customisation options appear on the screen To add a shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 2 Tap Apps Shortcuts 3 Select a shortcut You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application To move an item on the...

Page 21: ...screen width so you need to flick left and right to view all content To open the Application screen From your Home screen tap To browse the Application screen From the Application screen flick right or left To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Touch and hold an application icon then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens 3 Dr...

Page 22: ...all app that you want to open A small app window appears To close a small app Tap on the small app window To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimise a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of...

Page 23: ... the item to the new location You can only move your applications when Own order is selected To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap all uninstallable applications are indicated by 3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what s going on in your devic...

Page 24: ... to open it To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel tap Clear Setting your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust device quick settings For example you can turn on Wi Fi To open the device settings men...

Page 25: ...then tap 2 Find and tap Display Quick settings 3 Touch and hold beside a quick setting then move it to the desired position Settings menu View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu To access your device settings 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings Typing text You can sel...

Page 26: ...reen orientation settings must be set to automatic To enter text using the on screen keyboard 1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character 2 To enter a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options then select from the list For example to enter é touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed...

Page 27: ...ation bar to make your desired changes Application bar 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on screen keyboard To change the Gesture input settings 1 When you enter text using the ...

Page 28: ...tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings To add a writing language for text input 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Languages Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes 4 Tap OK to confirm Text input settings When entering text using the on screen keyboard you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text p...

Page 29: ...to silent mode To set your device to silent mode 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens 2 In the options menu tap appears in the status bar To enable touch tones 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound 3 Mark the Touch sounds checkbox To select the notification sound 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Default notification sound 3 S...

Page 30: ...nguage 3 Select an option 4 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 You can then select the language you want Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen t...

Page 31: ...round sound using your device s speakers To use S Force Front Surround 3D technology 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound 3 Mark the S Force Front Surround 3D checkbox Memory You can save content to your device s internal storage and to a memory card Memory card Your device supports a microSD memory card which is used for storing content such as downloaded applications music p...

Page 32: ...ection and the correct settings There are different ways to get these settings For most mobile networks and operators Internet and messaging settings come pre installed on your device You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your device It is also possible to downl...

Page 33: ...ofile that you want to create 6 Tap APN and enter the access point name 7 Enter all other information required by your network operator 8 Tap then tap Save Usage info For quality purposes Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and ta...

Page 34: ...rag the status bar downwards then tap 2 Find and tap Data usage 3 Find and tap the desired application 4 Mark the Restrict background data checkbox 5 To access more specific settings for the application if available tap View app settings and make the desired changes The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via...

Page 35: ...y user can turn on or turn off data traffic Data traffic settings made by the owner affect all other users When data traffic is turned off you can still use Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections You can also send and receive multimedia messages To turn off all data traffic 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox Data roaming Some...

Page 36: ...mation To download a free application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation To download a paid application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its ...

Page 37: ... Apps 4 Tap the desired application 5 Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions Installing applications not from Google Play Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device By default your device is set to block such installations However you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources Sony does not warrant or guarantee the p...

Page 38: ...ynchronisation account 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Settings Accounts sync 3 If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync with that account tap the account then tap and tap Sync now Other methods for transferring contacts Refer to the User guide of your old device for information about how to copy contacts to a memory card or initiate a transfer ...

Page 39: ...more than one account you can join contacts on your device to avoid duplicates Some synchronisation services for example some social networking services do not allow you to edit contact details To add a contact 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap 3 If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts select the account to which you want to add the contact or tap Local contact if...

Page 40: ...inning with those letters appear To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Filter 3 In the list that appears mark and unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account that account appears in the list 4 When you are finished tap Done Favourites and groups You can mark contacts a...

Page 41: ...screen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to send 3 Tap then select a transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several contacts at once 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Mark several 3 Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts 4 Tap then select an available transfer method and follow the ...

Page 42: ...the contact s number manually and tap 4 When you are finished adding recipients tap Done 5 Tap Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to add a media file tap and select an option 7 To send the message tap Send If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft To read a received message 1 From your Home screen tap then fi...

Page 43: ...p Starred messages 3 All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap then tap Search 3 Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list Text and multimedia message options To change your message notification settings 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 To set a notification sound tap ...

Page 44: ...line You can also view and share photos easily To use the video call function your device must have a front camera To use the Hangouts application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Hangouts 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 45: ... account on your device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Tap Add account 5 Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually 6 When prompted enter a name for your email account so that it is easily identifiable The same name shows in the emails you send fr...

Page 46: ... are finished tap Done 5 Tap Subject and enter the email subject 6 To attach a file tap Select the type of file then tap the file you want to attach from the list that appears 7 In the message area enter your message text 8 To set a priority level press then tap Set priority and select an option 9 To send the email tap To receive email messages 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 If...

Page 47: ...ap Yes To search for emails 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email 2 Tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search 3 Tap 4 Enter your search text then tap on your keyboard 5 The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email that you want to open To change search options tap and select a different option To change the inbox check frequency 1...

Page 48: ...Facebook and Twitter activity plus news feeds that you have subscribed to It colour codes and sizes articles for easy reading adding photos and cropping images of your friends faces to illustrate each story The Socialife application is not available in all markets To open the Socialife application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print o...

Page 49: ...ay Pause button 8 Go to the previous track in the current play queue or rewind 9 Elapsed time of current track 10 Progress indicator drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Transferring media files to your device Before using the WALKMAN application it s a good idea to transfer all your favourite media content from a computer to your device and then play or view this con...

Page 50: ...e frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap and select a style To turn on the surround sound feature 1 When the WALKMAN application is open tap 2 Tap Settings Sound enhancements Surround sound VPT 3 Select a setting then tap OK to confirm To view the current play queue While a track is playing in the WALKMAN application tap To minimise the WALKMAN application When the...

Page 51: ...he WALKMAN application tap 2 Tap Visualizer Tap to switch to full screen view To change the background theme 1 In the WALKMAN application tap 2 Tap Visualizer 3 Tap Theme and select a theme Getting more information about a track or artist In the WALKMAN application you can get more information about the artist you are listening to by tapping the infinite button You can tap the infinite button in t...

Page 52: ... The shortcut now appears in the My music main view To rearrange shortcuts In My music touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies then drag the item to a new location To delete a shortcut In My music touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies then drag the item to You can t delete the following tabs Songs Albums Artists Playlists Music Unlimited Friends music and SensMe channels To update your...

Page 53: ...be for example a playlist you have created yourself or an album To play tracks in random order 1 In My music tap and navigate to an album or tap and browse to a playlist 2 Tap the album art then tap to turn on Shuffle mode To turn off shuffle mode When tracks are playing in random order tap the album art Managing playlists In My music you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved ...

Page 54: ...n You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it To add the WALKMAN application widget to your Home screen 1 Tap an empty area on your Home screen then tap Widgets 2 Find and tap WALKMAN Protecting your hearing Listening to the WALKMAN application or other media players at excessive volume or for a prolonged period of time can damage your hearing even when the volume is at a...

Page 55: ...e TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen press To view TrackID charts 1 When the TrackID application is open tap Charts The first time you view a chart it is set to your own region 2 To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions tap Regions 3 Select a country or region Using TrackID technology results Track information appears when the ...

Page 56: ...ailable in all countries Before you download content Before you download make sure that you have an Internet connection Also you may need to have a memory card inserted in your device to download content When you download content to your device you might be charged for the amount of data transferred Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country To start PlayNow 1 ...

Page 57: ...nnel To start the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel To move between radio cha...

Page 58: ...dio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove 2 Tap then tap Delete Making a new search for radio channels If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current location you can start a new scan for radio channels Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan To start a new search for radio channels 1 When the radio is open press 2 Tap Searc...

Page 59: ...ID Use TrackID technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device s FM radio To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID 1 While the song is playing on your device s FM radio tap 2 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 3 Press to return the FM Radio The TrackID a...

Page 60: ... 6 Display all settings 7 Zoom in or out 8 Main camera screen 9 Camera setting icons To open the camera From your Home screen tap then find and tap To close the camera Press from the main camera screen Using the still camera There are two ways to take photos with the still camera You can tap the on screen camera button or touch a spot on the screen To take a photo by touching the screen 1 Activate...

Page 61: ...by white frames A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen then select Normal 3 To display all settings tap 4 Tap Focus mode Face detection To take a photo using face d...

Page 62: ...ears on the camera screen your location is available and your photo can get geotagged If not check your GPS and or wireless network connection Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired To customise the still camera settings panel 1 When the camera is open tap ...

Page 63: ...s turned on in Normal mode or when Scenes is selected in Backlight correction HDR mode The 8MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is turned off and when Scenes mode is selected except in Backlight correction HDR 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 ...

Page 64: ... is on Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only availa...

Page 65: ...justs the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture This setting is only available in Normal 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 Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on the approximate geographical ...

Page 66: ...ouch focus On Off Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video 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 Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Act...

Page 67: ...The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video Off The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects Night When turned on light sensitivity is increased Use in poorly lit environments Videos ...

Page 68: ...er you drag inwards the still camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and record video After you drag inwards the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording Launch only video camera After you drag inwards the video camera is launched from sleep mode Off Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps ...

Page 69: ...device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Geotagging Tag videoss with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take them To use geotagging you must enable location features from the Settings menu For geotags to be added to a video the location must be determined befo...

Page 70: ... 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 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 71: ...wing tabs are available in Album Pictures view all photos and videos saved on your device My albums view your online albums and your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map To open Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony s Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them giving you clearer sharper...

Page 72: ...ether to zoom out To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items 2 Tap the items you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame 3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected items To activate selection mode you can also touch and hold an item until its frame...

Page 73: ...our Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album My albums Internal memory 3 Tap a folder that you want to open The folder s content appears in a chronologically ordered grid Videos are indicated by 4 Tap a photo or video to view it 5 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To view content in list view in the My SD card tile 1 From your Home screen tap 2 ...

Page 74: ... on page 53 To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 Select Rotate left or Rotate The photo is saved in the new orientation To crop a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Edit photo Crop 2 To adjust the crop frame touch and hold the edge of the crop frame When the squares at the edges disappea...

Page 75: ...ption 3 To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device To share a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 In the menu that opens tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To add a geotag to a photo 1 When y...

Page 76: ...to your device You can also share your videos with friends for example by uploading them to online services To play a video 1 Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album 2 Using grid view or list view locate the video that you want to open 3 Tap the video to play it 4 If the playback controls are not displayed tap the screen to display them To hide the controls tap the screen again To paus...

Page 77: ...erent parts of the map 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen To enable location detection 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Location services 3 Mark the GPS satellites and or Google s location service checkboxes To view geotagged photos on a map in Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album My albums Maps 3 Ta...

Page 78: ...e photo to which you want to add the geotag 3 Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag then tap OK To edit the geotag of a photo in Album 1 When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue 2 Drag the photo to the new location You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging To change the map view in Album When viewing the...

Page 79: ... next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To view and add comments to online album content 1 When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap to view the comments 2 To view more comments scroll down the screen 3 To add your own comments enter your comments at the bottom of the screen then tap Post To Like a photo or video on Faceb...

Page 80: ... video in Video Unlimited 7 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified devices 8 Browse all shortcut items 9 Tap to play your most recently watched video Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply Using Movies To play a video in Movies 1 From your Home screen tap the...

Page 81: ...ords To clear information about a video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to edit 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To play a video on an external device 1 When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls 2 Tap Throw 3 Select an external device on which to play the ...

Page 82: ...ead If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the Video Unlimited service Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Video Unlimited 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If you are...

Page 83: ... http support google com chrome and click the Chrome for Mobile link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser Google Chrome is not available in all markets To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 84: ...me screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Make sure that the Wi Fi function is on Tap Wi Fi 4 Available Wi Fi networks are displayed The available networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name 5 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it If you are trying to connect to a secure network you are asked to enter a password i...

Page 85: ... Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access ...

Page 86: ...lay a shared track on your device 1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Home screen tap then find and tap WALKMAN 3 Tap My music to open the music library 4 Select a device from the list of connected devices 5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play The track starts ...

Page 87: ... then find and tap 2 Tap My music to open the music library 3 Press then tap Media server 4 Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function To set access permissions for a pending device 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap My music to open the music library 3 Press then tap Media server 4 Select a device from the Pending devices list 5 Select an access permission level To ch...

Page 88: ...a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track 5 Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with The track plays automatically on the device that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select My device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device Using your device as a remote control Use the Remote control...

Page 89: ...nd and tap Settings More 3 Mark the NFC checkbox If you are using a device with multiple users any user can turn NFC on or off and the setting change affects all users NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices When sharing data with another device using NFC refer to the User guide of the other device for more information To share a contact with anothe...

Page 90: ...o appears 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application To share a web address with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that b...

Page 91: ...these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device you may need to enter a passcode Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000 If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the ...

Page 92: ...nding on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press Other ways to send an item may exist 4 Select Bluetooth 5 Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so 6 Tap the name of the receiving device 7 Receiving device If asked accept the connection 8 Sending device If asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device...

Page 93: ...ternal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft Windows Explorer 3 Computer Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the computer To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB 1 Using a USB cable connect your device to a computer Internal storage SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device 2 Computer Open Micro...

Page 94: ...r Trusted devices 4 Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia USB Connectivity 3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove 4 Tap Forget PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music video and pictures to and from your device You c...

Page 95: ...t 1 Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply 2 Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established 3 The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view help about using the TV remote control 1 While your device is connected to ...

Page 96: ... starts and a notes app opens showing your shopping list To start the Smart Connect application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Smart Connect To create a Smart Connect event 1 Start the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen 2 Tap 3 Give the event a name then tap Create 4 Under When add either an accessory...

Page 97: ...count Google 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account or sign in if you already have an account 4 Mark the Back up restore checkbox if you want to back up data to your Google account then tap Next 5 Tap your newly created Google account then tap the items you that want to synchronise To synchronise manually with your Google account 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Googl...

Page 98: ...ccount 4 Tap Check frequency and select an interval option To remove a corporate account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Exchange ActiveSync then select the corporate account 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Facebook There are two ways to use Facebook on your device You can use the standard Facebook application to access your online ...

Page 99: ...acebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Xperia with Facebook 3 Select the account that you want to remove 4 Press then tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 100: ...rk the GPS satellites checkbox Getting the best performance The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image The GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mo...

Page 101: ...ansferred to your device So it s a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn by turn instructions on how to get places The directions are both spoken and displayed on the s...

Page 102: ... 6 Tap Done When the appointment time approaches your device plays a short sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar To view a calendar event 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap the event you want to view To change the calendar settings 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Tap the setting you want to change then edit as desired Alarm cl...

Page 103: ...t the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkbox 5 Tap Alarm sound and select an option 6 Tap Done then tap Done To set a recurring alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Repeat 5 Mark the checkboxes for...

Page 104: ...To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 105: ...en tap 2 Find and tap Update Center 3 Select the desired application or system update and tap or tap to download all application updates Application updates launch automatically after download With system updates install the update manually after download Your device will then restart automatically after the installation is finished You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates ov...

Page 106: ...puter 3 Computer Launch Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments Sony Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it 4 Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates Sony Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac Resetting your devi...

Page 107: ... card PIN2 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2 3 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK 4 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK 5 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK To unlock a locked SIM card 1 Enter the PUK code and tap OK 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap OK 3 Re enter the new PIN code and tap OK If you enter an incorrect PUK code too ma...

Page 108: ...ture fails to recognise your face you need to draw the backup pattern or enter the PIN to unlock the screen To disable the Face Unlock feature 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN 3 Tap Slide To create a screen unlock pattern 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap 2 Tap Security Screen lock Pattern 3 Follow the instr...

Page 109: ...e if you ever lose it Using the my Xperia service you can Look for your device on a map Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on the device as a last resort Before using the my Xperia service you must activate it on your device Once the service is activated...

Page 110: ... you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at blogs sonymobile com about us sustainability commitment overview 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 111: ...r device on a TV Storage Check out the available space on the internal storage and on the SD card You can also unmount the SD card for safe removal Power management Turn STAMINA mode on or off You can also view your battery status and see how different applications consume battery power Apps Manage running applications downloaded applications and applications on the SD card Users Create and manage...

Page 112: ...ending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS 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 An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronisation A Wi Fi connection is enabled and wireless ne...

Page 113: ...ounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organise email messages Search for information in your device and on the web View your current location find other lo...

Page 114: ...e the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist album and other info Use the Help application to access user support in your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Download and install new applicat...

Page 115: ...ce In order for your device to be water resistant the covers for the micro USB port the microSD card the micro SIM card and the headset connector must be firmly closed Avoid exposing your device to environments with excessive dust or moisture Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust or moisture Do not use your device in the following conditions Oc...

Page 116: ...n Sony SGP321 SGP351 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice Such changes will however ...

Page 117: ...WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC...

Page 118: ...0 61 62 video 66 viewing photos 61 viewing videos 66 zoom 61 caps lock 25 charging 13 chat 43 connectivity 84 contacts backing up 41 copying 41 favourite 40 groups 40 joining contact information 39 picture 39 sending 41 sharing 41 transferring 38 corporate email calendar and contacts 97 cropping photos 74 75 D data traffic 33 date format 29 deleting 50 an alarm 102 music 55 photos 75 tracks 50 vid...

Page 119: ...anging tracks 50 deleting 55 downloading music information 52 hearing protection 54 My playlists 54 pausing a track 50 playing 50 searching using TrackID 55 sending 51 sharing 55 shortcuts 52 transferring to your device 49 transferring to from a computer 49 viewing artist info 55 Visualiser 51 music services 55 Music Unlimited 56 My music 52 N Navigation application 101 notification 112 customisin...

Page 120: ...ging settings 15 standby time estimating 15 status 112 bar 23 still camera 60 62 settings 62 support 105 Support application 109 surround sound feature 50 symbols 25 synchronising 97 Facebook contacts calendar photos 98 Google contacts calendar email 97 with Microsoft Exchange 97 T taking photos 60 by tapping 61 self portraits 61 using face detection 61 using smile detection 62 using Smile Shutter...

Page 121: ...ng tracks 50 minimising 50 overview 49 playing tracks in random order 53 playlists 53 using 50 using the equaliser 50 WALKMAN application widget 54 wallpaper 21 web browser 83 widgets 19 resizing 20 wireless networks 100 Wisepilot 101 Z zoom 61 zooming photos 74 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...