Sony SGP312U1-W User Manual
User guide
™
Xperia
SGP321/SGP351
Tablet Z
Contents
Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................6
Getting started...............................................................................7
Device overview..................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off .............................................................9
Setup guide......................................................................................10
Screen lock.......................................................................................10
Accounts and services......................................................................10
Getting to know your device........................................................12
Using the keys..................................................................................12
Battery..............................................................................................12
Using the touchscreen......................................................................15
Using the lockscreen.........................................................................17
Home screen....................................................................................17
Accessing and using applications......................................................20
Status and notifications.....................................................................22
Settings menu...................................................................................23
Typing text........................................................................................23
Customizing your device...................................................................26
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................28
Memory............................................................................................29
Using a headset ...............................................................................29
Internet and messaging settings........................................................30
Controlling data usage......................................................................31
Mobile network settings....................................................................31
Google Play™..............................................................................33
Getting started with Google Play™....................................................33
Downloading from Google Play™......................................................33
Clearing your application data...........................................................33
Permissions......................................................................................34
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................34
Contacts ......................................................................................35
About Contacts.................................................................................35
Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................35
Contacts screen overview.................................................................37
Managing your contacts....................................................................37
Communicating with your contacts...................................................39
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................39
Backing up contacts.........................................................................39
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Messaging....................................................................................41
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................41
Text and multimedia message options..............................................42
Google Talk™ ..................................................................................42
Email.............................................................................................44
Getting started with Email.................................................................44
Using e-mail......................................................................................45
Socialife™....................................................................................47
Using the Socialife™ application.......................................................47
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................48
About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................48
Transferring media files to your device ..............................................48
Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................49
Visualizer ..........................................................................................50
Getting more information about a track or artist................................50
Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................50
Managing playlists.............................................................................52
"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................53
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................53
Music services..............................................................................54
TrackID technology...........................................................................54
Music Unlimited™.............................................................................55
About the PlayNow™ service............................................................55
FM radio.......................................................................................56
About the FM radio...........................................................................56
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................57
Sound settings..................................................................................57
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................58
Camera.........................................................................................59
About the camera.............................................................................59
Using the still camera........................................................................59
Face detection..................................................................................60
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................60
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................61
Using still camera settings.................................................................61
Using the video camera.....................................................................65
Album...........................................................................................70
About Album.....................................................................................70
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................70
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................70
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................71
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................74
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Viewing online albums.......................................................................76
Movies..........................................................................................78
About Movies....................................................................................78
Using Movies....................................................................................78
Video Unlimited™........................................................................80
About Video Unlimited™...................................................................80
Renting or buying a video..................................................................80
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................81
Web browser................................................................................82
About the web browser.....................................................................82
Connectivity.................................................................................83
Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................83
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................85
Using your device as a remote control...............................................87
NFC..................................................................................................87
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................89
Connecting your device to a computer..............................................91
Connecting your device to a TV set...................................................93
Screen mirroring................................................................................94
Smart Connect..................................................................................94
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................96
About synchronizing data on your device..........................................96
Synchronizing with Google™............................................................96
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts.............96
Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................97
Maps and locations......................................................................99
About location services.....................................................................99
Using GPS........................................................................................99
Google Maps™.................................................................................99
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................100
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................101
Calendar.........................................................................................101
Alarm clock.....................................................................................101
Support and maintenance..........................................................104
Updating your device......................................................................104
Resetting your device......................................................................105
Locking and protecting your device.................................................105
Support application.........................................................................108
Recycling your device.....................................................................108
Reference...................................................................................109
Settings overview............................................................................109
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Status and notification icons overview.............................................110
Application overview.......................................................................111
Important information.................................................................113
Important information leaflet............................................................113
Limitations to services and features.................................................113
Water resistance.............................................................................113
Legal information.............................................................................114
Index...........................................................................................116
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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide
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Getting started
Device overview
1 Light sensor
2 Front camera
3 Speaker A
4 Speaker B
5 Charging dock connector
6 Volume key
7 Notification light
8 Power key
9 Headset jack
10 Microphone
11 Infrared sensor
12 Main camera
13 Speaker B (same as 4)
14 Port for charger/USB cable
15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover
16 SIM card slot
17 Memory card slot
18 Speaker A (same as 3)
19 NFC™ detection area
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Assembly
To insert the memory card
Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot.
1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom
side of the device, then detach the memory card cover.
2 Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts
facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a
locking sound.
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.
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1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
bottom side of the device, then detach the cover.
2 Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3 Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts on the
micro SIM card facing up.
4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
5 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
micro SIM card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damages 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 To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.
4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
5 Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
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To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
To force the device to shut down
1 Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds.
2 After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device turns off
automatically.
Setup guide
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and
help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your
specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen.
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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and
play audio tracks.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
• If Tap to wake up mode is enabled, double-tap the screen.
To enable Tap to wake up mode, go to the Home screen, then tap > Settings > Display >
Tap to wake up.
To unlock the screen
• Drag up or drag down.
To lock the screen manually
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're
on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into
your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online
services from your device as well as from a computer.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your
Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™
application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from
Google Play™.
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Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.
This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.
Facebook™ account
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
• Go back to the previous screen.
• Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel.
Home
• Go to the Home screen.
Task
• Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications.
Small apps launcher
• Tap to open a list of all small apps.
Small app shortcut
• Tap to launch a preselected small app.
You can create a shortcut for any small app by touching and holding a small app
icon in the small apps launcher.
Battery
Your device has an embedded battery.
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy the 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 damage the battery or the device.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the
charge status showing a level below 100 percent.
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To charge your device
1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts.
4 When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend
the connector when removing the cable from the device.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is fully charged
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full
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, you can save power by disabling all data connections.
• Turn off Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features.
• Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery
consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use
your device. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode.
• Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization intervals.
• Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
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applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may also consume more power.
• Close and exit applications that you are not using.
• Lower the screen display brightness level.
• Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no
network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and
this consumes power.
• Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less
battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.
• Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
• Disable any live wallpaper.
To access the battery usage menu
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
Using the 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 application list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is
inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused functions are resumed.
To activate STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4 Add or remove applications, as desired.
5 When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use. STAMINA mode, when activated,
continuously evaluates the remaining standby time, which can vary depending on how
you use your device. STAMINA mode is more effective in lengthening the standby time if
you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see
much improvement in battery performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
To view the estimated standby time
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature when the battery level is low. This
feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness and data traffic so that you
can reduce battery consumption.
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To activate Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap 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 should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
• Tap the item.
Marking options
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Marked list option
Unmarked list option
To mark or unmark options
• Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or
spread them apart (to zoom in).
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. 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 screen.
To scroll
• Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
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To flick
• To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop
it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your device has a sensor that detects light. The light sensor detects the ambient light
level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly.
Using the lockscreen
On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking
the screen.
To take a photo from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen.
3 Tap .
To play an audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.
3 Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap .
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap or .
Home screen
You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes,
wallpaper, and other items. You can also add more panes to it. You can view content in
other panes of the Home screen by flicking left or right.
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shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main
Home screen, and add or delete a pane as necessary.
The items in the bar at the top of the screen are always available for quick access.
To go to the Home screen
• Press .
To browse the Home screen
• Flick right or left.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area 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 that you want to delete, then tap .
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.
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Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, then release the widget. If the widget
can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and
resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and
add shortcuts and widgets.
Customization options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customization options from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customization 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 Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
2 Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the folder.
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To rename a folder
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular 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 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To share an application from your Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , all applications which can be shared are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if
necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have
selected.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
• From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
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To close an application
• Press .
Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.
Recently used applications window
You can view and access recently used applications from this window.
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
Using small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A
small app only takes up a small area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app
and another application at the same time on the same screen.
To open the small apps bar
• Press . The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
To open a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap the small 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 minimize 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 the screen.
To add a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap , then tap .
3 Select the widget that you want to add as a small app.
To download a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap , then tap .
3 Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
Application menu
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look
different depending on which application you are using.
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Rearranging your Application screen
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2 Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 Open the Application screen.
2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag 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 in the lower right corner of your screen shows what's going on in your
device. To the left, you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For
example, calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength,
battery status, and other information.
The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for example, Wi-Fi®.
You can also open the settings menu from the Notification panel to change other
settings.
A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. The
notification light might not work when the battery level is low.
Checking notifications and ongoing activities
You can tap the status bar area to open the Notification panel and get more information.
For example, you can use the panel to view a calendar event. You can also open some
applications that run in the background, such as the music player.
To open the Notification panel
• Tap the status bar.
To close the Notification panel
• Press .
To open a running application from the Notification panel
• Tap the icon for the running application to open it.
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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 basic device
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel
1 Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
2 Tap .
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel
1 Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
2 Tap .
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 Find and tap Settings.
You can also tap the status bar on the Home screen and then tap > to access your
device settings.
Typing text
You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing
letters, numbers and other characters.
On-screen keyboard
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this
keyboard by touching a text field.
Using the on-screen keyboard
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
extra characters in the language.
4 Shift to the movable small keyboard.
5 Enter a space.
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6 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
7 Display numbers and symbols.
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
• Tap a text entry field.
To hide the on-screen keyboard
• When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap .
To personalise the on-screen keyboard
1 Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .
2 Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark
the Smiley key checkbox.
If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
smiley icon will not appear.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
• When you enter text, turn the device sideways.
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
• To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
• 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 on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters
• Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.
To turn on the caps lock
• Before you type a word, tap or until appears.
To enter numbers or symbols
• When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap
to view more options.
To enter common punctuation marks
1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted
before the space.
To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.
To delete characters
• Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .
To enter a carriage return
• When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.
To select text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
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To edit text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2 Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application 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 on-screen keyboard, tap
in the status bar, then
tap next to International keyboard.
2 Tap Text input settings.
3 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.
4 If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap
the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.
To enter text using the Gesture input function
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to
letter to trace the word you want to write.
2 Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested
based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the
candidate bar.
3 To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot
find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word. Then try again to
trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the
word.
4 If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you
want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to
enter.
To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of
the word.
Keyboard settings
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard, such as writing language and
automatic correction.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
• When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
tap next to International keyboard.
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in the status bar, then
To add a writing language for text input
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap in the status bar, then
tap next to International keyboard.
2 Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.
3 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 prediction, automatic spacing and quick fixes.
For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how words get
corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to remember new
words that you write.
To change the text input settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap in the status bar, then
tap next to International keyboard.
2 Tap Text input settings and select the relevant settings.
3 Tap to confirm
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional
charges may apply.
To enable voice input
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap in the status bar, then
tap next to International keyboard.
2 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
3 Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
To enter text using voice input
1 Make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that you have a working
data connection.
2 Open the on-screen keyboard.
3 If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,
.
4 When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The
suggested text appears.
5 Edit the text manually if necessary.
Customizing your device
You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can
change the language, adjust the volume, or change the screen brightness.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume for notifications as well as for music and video playback.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent
mode.
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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 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.
Time and date
You can change the time and date on your device.
To set the date manually
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Set date.
5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6 Tap Done.
To set the time manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4 Tap Set time.
5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6 If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
7 Tap Done.
To set the time zone
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Tap Select time zone.
4 Select an option.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
4 Tap OK.
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery
performance, see Improving battery performance.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3 Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
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Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.
To change the language
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
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 to music,
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory
card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications.
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Using S-Force Front Surround 3D
Use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology from Sony to get the best sound from your
device for watching movies. This technology creates realistic 3D surround sound using
your device's speakers.
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. This
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Formatting the memory card
You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory. This
means that you erase all data on the card.
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your
device to a computer on page 91.
Using a headset
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
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Internet and messaging settings
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these
settings:
• For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come
preinstalled on your device. 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 download these settings later from
the Settings menu.
• You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any
time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and
messaging settings.
To download Internet and messaging settings
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
3 Tap Accept.
To reset the default Internet settings
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3 Press .
4 Tap Reset to default.
Access Point Names (APNs)
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The
APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and
which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot
access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia
messages.
To view the current APN
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To add Internet settings manually
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3 Tap .
4 Tap New APN.
5 Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile 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 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 tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.
3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
4 Tap OK.
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