background image

For inquiries, call: 

Customer Service Center

For general information, charges and operation information

 (toll free)

For loss or theft 

(toll free)

Business hours : 24 hours live support

In case above numbers are not available (toll free).

       

0120-977-033

 

(except Okinawa)

       

0120-977-699

 (Okinawa)

From au cell phones:

113

 without area code

From fixed-line phones:

       

0077-7-113

From fixed-line phones:

       

0077-7-111

From au cell phones:

157

 without area code

Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, 
               OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Inc.

June 2014, 1st Edition

1285-4436.1

Cell phone and PHS operators collect and recycle unused telephones, 
batteries and battery chargers at stores bearing the      logo regardless 
of  brand  and  manufacturer  to  protect  the  environment  and  reuse 
valuable resources.

Keitai Guarantee Service Center

For loss, theft, damage.

From fixed-line phones/au cell phones,

0120-925-919 

(toll free)

Business hours 9:00−21:00 (7 days a week)

Business hours 9:00−20:00 (7 days a week)

CAN/KDDI/Start guide

Using the touch panel

The display of the product is a touch panel operated by 
touching it with your finger.

Tap/Double-tap

Tap: Gently touch a screen and then immediately release your 
finger. Double tap: Touch the same position twice.

Long-touch

Keep touching an item with your finger.

S

lide

While your finger is gently touching the screen, trace it to the 
desired direction to move over.

Flick (swipe)

Operate the screen by quickly moving (flicking) your finger 
up, down, right, or left.

Pinch

Touch the screen with two fingers and widen (pinch-out) or 
narrow (pinch-in) the fingers' distance.

Drag

Keep touching an item or icon, trace it to the desired direction 
to move.

Home screen

Home screen consists of multiple screens. Slide or flick left or 
right to move to the adjacent screen. Tap 

y

 to return to the 

Home screen any time.

a

Home screen position
Indicates which screen of the several Home screens you 
are in.

b

Widgets

c

Shortcuts (Applications)

d

Application key

e

Wallpapers

f

基本機能フォルダ

 (Basic functions folder)

Adding to Home screen/Editing Home screen

You can change wallpaper or theme of the Home screen and 
add/delete/move shortcuts of applications, widgets, folders, 
etc. on the Home screen.

1

Long-touch an area of the Home screen where no icons 
are displayed

Alternatively, pinch-in on the Home screen.

Adding a folder

1

From the Home screen, long-touch an icon

2

Drag the icon onto another icon

Deleting shortcuts/widgets/folders

1

From the Home screen, long-touch an icon or a folder 
you want to delete

2

Drag the icon or the folder to "Remove from Home 
screen"

To delete a folder, then tap "Delete". It also deletes 
shortcuts etc. in the folder.

Information

Long-touch a shortcut, widget, or folder icon to move.

Using the Applications screen

You can call up functions from the Applications screen. 
Application icons installed to the product are also displayed.

You may incur communication charges depending on the 
function.

S

tarting an application

1

From the Home screen, [

]

Slide or flick left or right to switch the Applications screen.

2

Tap an application to use

Some applications are stored in a folder.

Main applications

Downloading applications

You can download and install applications or games, etc. by using 
Google Play.

To use Google Play, you need to set a Google account. For 
details, refer to "Setting Guide".

Deleting (uninstalling) applications

Before deleting installed applications, back up contents 
related to the application that you want to save including data 
saved in the application.

Some applications may not be deleted.

Knowing the status of the product

S

tatus bar

The status bar is located at the top of the product screen. On the 
left of the status bar, notification icons appear to inform new mails, 
operations in progress, etc., and on the right, status icons appear 
to indicate the status of the product.

Examples of notification icon

Main status icons

*1 Two types of network, "LTE"/"WiMAX 2+" can be used. "4G" 

appears on the screen for either network.
The company determines which network is less busy 
depending on the condition of the line to connect.

Notification panel

If any notification icons are displayed, slide down the left side 
of the status bar to open the Notification panel. You can check 
details of notification icons or start corresponding 
applications.

Information

To delete a notification, tap "Clear" or flick the notification left 
or right.

Some notifications may not be deleted depending on the content.

When you set screen lock to "Swipe", slide the left side of the 
status bar downward to check the Notification panel without 
unlocking the screen.

Notification LED

Notification LED informs charging prompt, battery level while 
charging, new mails, etc. by turning on or flashing.

*1 Notification LED flashes while backlight is turned off or lock 

screen is displayed.

Information

When the remaining battery is not sufficient for turning the 
product ON, pressing 

P

 makes LED flash red three times.

When you start charging with the product powered off, the 
notification LED turns in red. When the status of battery 
appears on the display, however, the notification LED lights 
in color that indicates the battery level.

Checking own phone number

1

From the Home screen, [

]

X

[

S

ettings]

2

[About tablet]

X

[

S

tatus]

The phone number of the product is shown under "My 
phone number (MDN)".

Pinch

Flick (swipe)

a

b

c

e

d

f

2

 

Widgets

Add a widget.

Apps

Add a shortcut of an 
application, a setting screen, 
etc.

Wallpapers

Album

Select an image from albums 
to set as a wallpaper.

To set image range, adjust 
cropping area by dragging, 
etc.

Live 
Wallpapers

Select a content from albums 
to set as a wallpaper.

Photos

Select an image from photos 
to set as a wallpaper.

(Xperia

TM

's 

Wallpaper)

Select an image to set as a 
wallpaper.

Images displayed below 
"Photos"/"Live Wallpapers" 
are "Xperia

TM

's Wallpaper".

Themes

Set the wallpapers etc. for the 
Home screen or the lock 
screen.

Contacts

Play Store

,

E-mail, SMS

,

Camera, Album

Browser

Maps

Settings

,

Google, Voice Search

Calendar

Basic Manual

New Gmail message

New PC mail message

New E-mail (@ezweb.ne.jp) message

New SMS

USB connecting

Wi-Fi

®

 open network available

,

Signal level (Level 4, Out of service area)

,

Data communication status (4G (LTE/WiMAX 
2+) available*

1

, 3G available)

,

Battery level (100%, Charging)

,

Silent mode (Vibration, Mute)

Airplane mode is activated

,

Wi-Fi

®

 connected, Wi-Fi

®

 communicating

S

tatus

Description

Red

The battery is charging when the remaining 
battery level is 14% or lower.

Orange

The battery is charging when the remaining 
battery level is 15% - 89%.

Green

The battery is charging when the remaining 
battery level is 90% or higher.

Flashing 
red

The remaining battery level is 14% or lower.

Flashing 
white

Indicates new Gmail message, new SMS 
message.

*1

Information

Alternatively, from the Home screen, [

X

[Contacts]

X

 

[Myself] to check your phone number.

S

etting the 

S

ilent Mode

Set the volume to 0. Setting to Silent mode does not mute 
sounds for shutter, alarm, etc. And pressing upper part of 
volume key cancels Silent mode.

1

P

 (over 1 sec)

2

[

]/[

]

Tap "

" to set mute (volume 0) and tap "

" to set 

vibrator.

Information

Alternatively, slide the right side of the status bar downward 

u

 [Sound] to switch the Silent mode settings.

S

etting Airplane mode

When airplane mode is set, all wireless functions (packet 
communication, Wi-Fi

®

 function, Bluetooth

®

 function, NFC 

function) are turned off.

1

P

 (over 1 sec) 

u

 [Airplane mode]

Information

Slide the right side of the status bar downward 

X

 [Airplane 

mode] to switch the airplane mode on or off.

Entering characters

Use software keyboard to enter characters.
To display the software keyboard, tap a character input box 
on the character entry screen for adding contacts, creating a 
message, etc.

S

witching keyboards

With "International keyboard", you can use QWERTY keyboard 
to enter characters, Numeric keypad to enter numbers and 
symbols, and Symbol keypad for more symbols.

1

Tap a character input box

 QWERTY keyboard appears. 

2

Tap [

] to display Numeric keypad

For Symbol keypad, tap "

" on the Numeric keypad. 

Information

Tap "

" at the bottom of the screen to hide the software 

keyboard. 

Tap "

" to delete the character before the cursor.

Tap "

" to enter facemarks etc. from the displayed list.

Switch between lower-case "

", upper-case "

" and 

caps "

" on QWERTY keyboard.

When using QWERTY keyboard, touch and hold a character 
to select a character variant.

S

upport

Introduction of related accessories

For details, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

Desktop Holder (

S

OT21PUA)

S

ony Mobile TV antenna input microU

S

B conversion 

cable 01 (01

S

OHKA)

S

ony Mobile AC adapter 05 (EP880) (sold separately)

Common AC Adapter 05 (0501PWA) (sold separately)

microU

S

B cable 01 (0301HVA) (sold separately)

Information

For the latest information on accessories, visit the au homepage 
(

http://www.au.kddi.com/

) or contact the Customer Service 

Center.

Accessories described above can be purchased from the 
au Online Shop.

http://auonlineshop.kddi.com/

Troubleshooting

Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check 
the following:

For more details, visit au Customer Support site of au homepage.

http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/trouble/repair

Updating 

S

oftware

You can update the product to the most recent software for 
optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.

You are charged for data communication when connecting to 
the Internet from the product by using packet communication.

You are recommended to back up your data before 
updating software.

For details, visit 

http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/

 or 

refer to the "Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application or 

"

取扱説明書(詳細版)

 (Full instruction manual)" (Japanese) 

available on au homepage.

Downloading and updating software

Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site 
into the product directly.

1

From the Home screen, [

]

X

[

ツール

 (Tool)]

X

[Update 

Center]

2

Tap "

S

ystem" tab

X

[

]

After-sales service

When asking for repair

For repair, contact Keitai Guarantee Service Center.

Information

Before handing in the product for repair, make a backup of 
the contents of memory since they may disappear during 
repair. Note that the Company shall not be liable for any 
damages and loss of income should the contents of 
memory be altered or lost.

Recycled parts that meet the Company's quality standards 
are sometimes used for repair.

Collected au devices by Replacement cell phone delivery 
service which you used before are recycled to devices for 
replacement after repairs. Also replaced parts by au after-
sales service are collected and recycled by KDDI. They are 
not returned to customers.

S

ymptom

What you should check

Power is not turned 
on even though 

P

 

is pressed

Is the internal battery charged?

Is 

P

 pressed for over 1 second?

The power goes off

Is the internal battery charged?

The power turns off 
while activation 
screen is displayed

Is the internal battery charged?

The screen freezes 
and the power 
cannot be turned off

Open the microSD memory card/au 
Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover while 
hooking the groove with your 
fingernail, press the OFF button (RED) 
with a fine-tipped object for 
approximately three seconds

u

 

release your finger after it vibrates 
three times. Alternatively, press and 
hold 

P

 and upper part of volume key 

at the same time for approximately 
three seconds, and release your 
finger after it vibrates three times.

(Out of service 

area) appears

Is the product out of the service area 
or in an area where the signal is weak?

Is the built-in antenna covered with 
hand?

Cannot charge the 
battery (Notification 
LED does not light, 
the battery icon 
does not change 
into charging one)

Is the specified charging equipment 
(sold separately) attached properly?

S

ymptom

What you should check

Cannot operate key/
touch panel

Is the power turned on?

Is "Screen lock" set?

Turn off the power and then turn it on 
again.

Cannot operate 
touch panel as 
intended

Are you operating with gloved hands?

Are you operating with a fingernail or 
foreign object on the operating 
screen?

Charging is not 
complete

Is the temperature of the product 
raised or very low?

A message such as 
"charge the battery" 
appears

The battery is almost dead.

Battery usage time 
is short

Is the battery fully charged? Charge 
until the notification LED turns green.

Is the internal battery end-of-life?

Is the product used for a long period 
at places where 

 (out of range) 

appears?

The screen 
backlight turns off 
in a short while

Is set "Sleep" period too short?

The display is dark

Is "Brightness" set to dark?

Is the light sensor blocked or covered 
by sticker?

S

ymptom

What you should check

S

creen response is 

slow when you tap 
on the screen/press 
the keys

When a large amount of data is saved 
in the product or transferring large-
size data between the product and 
microSD memory card, the screen 
response may be delayed.

Cannot recognize a 
micro

S

D memory 

card

Is the microSD memory card inserted 
properly?

Is the microSD memory card unmounted?

S

ymptom

What you should check

During the 
warranty 
period

Repairs will be done based on the terms of 
services of the free-of-charge repair warranty 
described on the warranty card.

Outside the 
warranty 
period

We shall repair the product for a charge as 
requested by the customer if repair renders it 
usable.

Performance parts for repair

The Company retains performance parts for repair of the 
Xperia

TM

 Z2 Tablet main unit and its peripherals for four years 

after discontinuation of production. "Performance parts for 
repair" refers to parts required for maintaining the functions of 
the product.

Warranty card

At the store of purchase, thoroughly check and read the name 
of the retailer, date of purchase and other necessary details 
filled in on the warranty card, and be sure to keep it in a safe 
place.

Keitai Guarantee 

S

ervice Plus LTE

An after-sales service membership program on a monthly 
basis called "Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE" (monthly fee: 
380 yen tax excluded) is available for using your au device for 
a long time without worries. This service expands coverage 
for many troubles including malfunction, theft and loss. For 
details of this service, refer to au homepage or contact Keitai 
Guarantee Service Center.

Information

You can apply for membership only at the time of 
purchasing your au device.

Once you cancel the membership, you cannot reapply for it 
until you purchase an au device next time.

Note that when changing the model or purchasing an extra 
device, this service only covers the most recently 
purchased au device.

When an au device is handed over to you or someone else, 
the Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE membership is also 
handed over to the successor of the device.

When you get a new au device by changing the model or 
purchasing an extra device, the "Keitai Guarantee Service 
Plus"/"Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE" membership for 
the old au device is automatically canceled.

Service contents are subject to change without notice.

au Micro IC Card (LTE)

The au Micro IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss 
or damage, the card will be replaced at your expense. When 
a malfunction is suspected, or in case of theft or loss, contact 
an au shop or PiPit.

After-sales service

If you are unsure about anything regarding after-sales service, 
contact the following service contact.

Customer 

S

ervice Center (for service canceling procedure 

in case of loss or theft)

From a land-line phone, 

0077-7-113

 (toll free)

From an au mobile phone, 

113

 without area code (toll free)

Business hours : 24 hours live support

Keitai Guarantee 

S

ervice Center (for loss, theft, damage) 

From a land-line phone/From an au cell phone,

0120-925-919

 (toll free)

Business hours 9:00 – 21:00 (7 days a week)

Online Repair Desk

24 hours a day over the Internet

* Reception only from PC or smartphone

https://cs.kddi.com/support/n_login.html

The Application for the Internet acceptance, if "damage", 
"wet", "theft" and "loss" are eligible. In the case of 
spontaneous failure (not the cause damage, such as 
water wet, but does not power on, the screen does not 
function or other), it will be accepted by phone for 
interview is required.

To apply for the Internet, you need the e-mail address. 

au after-sales service information

Replacement cell phone delivery service

Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE members

Non-Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE members

Holding over and repair

Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE members

Non-Keitai Guarantee Service Plus LTE members

* Charge amounts are all tax excluded

Information

Replacement cell phone delivery service

When you have trouble with your au device, replacement 
device (same model, same color) is delivered by calling to. 
Return your damaged device within 14 days after the 
replacement device is delivered.

Available up to twice in a year from the day you use this 
service as a start day. If you do not use this service in the 
past year for the subscription to this service, it will be 1st 
and if you use, it will be the 2nd.

* For details, refer to au homepage.

Holding over and repair 

Damages and malfunctions intentionally caused by the 
customer as well as those due to modification (e.g. 
disassembly, change of parts, painting, etc.) by the 
customer are not covered by this service.

You cannot receive a refund for the replacement of the outer 
casing due to stains, scratches, paint removal, etc. on the 
outer casing.

Main specifications

Information

The continuous stand-by time, continuous Full Seg watching 
time, continuous 1Seg viewing time and continuous 
tethering time may drop to less than half depending on the 
battery charging status, usage environment such as 
temperature, reception condition at the location where the 
product is used, and the function settings.

Spontaneous failure  1st year Free of charge

Spontaneous failure  2nd 
year or later

Customer charge
1st: 5,000 yen
2nd: 8,000 yen

Partially damage, water 
soak, irreparable damage, 
theft or loss

Spontaneous failure  1st year

No recompense

Spontaneous failure  2nd 
year or later

Partially damage, water 
soak, irreparable damage, 
theft or loss

Spontaneous failure  1st year Free of charge

Spontaneous failure  2nd 
year or later

Free of charge (three-year 
warranty)

Partially damage

Customer charge
Upper limit: 5,000 yen

Water soak, irreparable 
damage

Customer charge
10,000 yen

Theft, loss

No recompense

Spontaneous failure  1st year Free of charge

Spontaneous failure  2nd 
year or later

Actual cost

Partially damage

Water soak, irreparable 
damage

Theft, loss

No recompense
(model change)

Display

Approx. 10.1 inches 
TRILUMINOS

®

 Display for mobile 

Approx. 16.77 million colors

1,920 x 1,200 dots

Weight

Approx. 439 g (with internal 
battery)

Dimension (W x H x T)

Approx. 266 mm x 172 mm x 
6.4 mm

Continuous 
stand-by 
time

In Japan

Approx. 1250 hours (4G (LTE/
WiMAX 2+))
Approx. 1330 hours (3G)

Overseas 
(G

S

M)

Approx. 1400 hours

Charging time

Using Common AC Adapter 05 
(sold separately): 
Approx. 190 min. (alone)
Approx. 260 min. (with Desktop 
Holder SOT21PUA)

Continuous Full 

S

eg 

watching time

Approx. 6 hours 40 min.

Continuous 1

S

eg 

viewing time

Approx. 8 hours 10 min.

Continuous tethering 
time

Approx. 1190 min. (4G (LTE/
WiMAX 2+) on WAN)
Approx. 1640 min. (3G on WAN)

Wi-Fi

®

 tethering 

maximum connection 
number

10

w

x

y

z

A

D

E

F

G

H

B

C

J

K

L

M

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