Sony SGP561 User Manual
User guide
Xperia
SGP561
™
Z2 Tablet
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................5
About this User guide..........................................................................5
Tablet Features...................................................................................5
Setting Up Your Tablet........................................................................6
Starting your device for the first time...................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................8
Charging Your Tablet..........................................................................8
Learning the basics......................................................................10
Using the touchscreen......................................................................10
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................11
Home screen....................................................................................12
Application screen.............................................................................13
Navigating applications.....................................................................14
Small apps........................................................................................14
Widgets............................................................................................15
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................16
Background and themes...................................................................17
Status and notifications.....................................................................17
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................18
Application overview.........................................................................20
Downloading applications............................................................21
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................21
Downloading applications from other sources...................................21
Internet and networks..................................................................22
Browsing the web.............................................................................22
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................22
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................23
Controlling data usage......................................................................24
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................25
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................27
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................27
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................27
Basic settings...............................................................................29
Accessing settings............................................................................29
Sound volume...................................................................................29
SIM card protection..........................................................................30
Screen settings.................................................................................30
Screen lock.......................................................................................31
Language settings.............................................................................32
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Date and time...................................................................................32
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................33
Noise cancellation.............................................................................33
Typing text...................................................................................34
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................34
Entering text using voice input...........................................................35
Editing text........................................................................................35
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................36
Contacts.......................................................................................37
Transferring contacts........................................................................37
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................37
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................38
Favorites and groups........................................................................39
Sending contact information..............................................................39
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................39
Backing up contacts.........................................................................40
Email.............................................................................................41
Setting up email................................................................................41
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................41
Email preview pane...........................................................................42
Organizing your email messages.......................................................43
Email account settings......................................................................44
Gmail™.............................................................................................44
Music............................................................................................45
Transferring music to your device......................................................45
Listening to music.............................................................................45
“WALKMAN” homescreen menu.......................................................46
Playlists.............................................................................................47
Sharing music...................................................................................48
Enhancing the sound........................................................................48
Visualizer ..........................................................................................49
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................49
Camera.........................................................................................50
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................50
Face detection..................................................................................51
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................51
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................52
General camera settings...................................................................52
Still camera settings..........................................................................54
Video camera settings.......................................................................57
Photos and videos in Album........................................................60
Viewing photos and videos................................................................60
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Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................61
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................62
Album homescreen menu.................................................................63
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................64
Videos..........................................................................................66
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................66
Transferring video content to your device..........................................67
Managing video content....................................................................67
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................67
Connectivity.................................................................................69
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable.................69
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your
device ..............................................................................................69
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................69
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................70
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller...........................................................................................72
NFC..................................................................................................73
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................75
One-touch setup...............................................................................77
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...............................78
Travel and maps...........................................................................79
Using location services......................................................................79
Google Maps™ and navigation.........................................................79
Using your device with a car infotainment system..............................81
Airplane mode...................................................................................81
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................82
Calendar...........................................................................................82
Alarm and clock................................................................................83
Support and maintenance............................................................85
Help for your device..........................................................................85
Media Formats..................................................................................85
Finding a lost device .........................................................................87
IMEI number.....................................................................................87
Battery and power management.......................................................87
Memory and storage.........................................................................89
Managing files using a computer.......................................................90
Restarting and resetting....................................................................91
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions..................................92
Recycling your device.......................................................................93
Limitations to services and features...................................................94
Legal information...............................................................................94
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the
Settings menu.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
Tablet Features
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Not all features, apps or services may be available with your plan, device operating
system and software version. Please contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are
for reference only.
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Setting Up Your Tablet
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
Inserting the SIM Card
1 Open the SIM card slot cover.
2 Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3 Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the SIM card holder with the Verizon
logo facing up.
4 Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5 Close the SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your SIM
card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damage caused by such action.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
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Removing the SIM Card
1 Open the SIM card slot cover.
2 Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3 Remove the SIM card.
4 Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5 Close the SIM card slot cover.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
Inserting the microSD Card
1 Open the microSD card slot cover.
2 Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot with the gold contacts
facing down
3 Close the microSD slot cover.
To remove the microSD card, carefully push the card inward to release it from the slot.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the microSD card slot must be
firmly closed.
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Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a Setup Wizard opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have
a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight
away.
You can also access the Setup Wizard later from the application menu to know more about
your tablet.
Turning Your Tablet On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet.
To turn on your tablet
• Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the left side of your tablet.
To turn off your tablet
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device options screen appears.
2 Tap Power off > OK.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the
online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these
services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory
if you want to:
• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
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You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup wizard the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
Charging Your Tablet
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
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The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
Battery and power management
on page 87.
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 illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
• Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map.
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Swiping
• Scroll up or down a list.
• Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the right side
of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds
of locks. See
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
Screen lock
on page 31.
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To unlock the screen
• Place a finger on the right side of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
• Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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 until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
at the top corner of the pane.
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
• Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Search apps.
3 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
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Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while
others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in
the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Open a shortcut for applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
To close all the recently used applications
• Tap
and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Small apps
A small app is a shortcut used for applications and widgets. You can get quick access to
the small apps at any time using the favorites 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. For example, you can have a web page open and then open
the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more
small apps from Google Play™.
To open a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2 Tap the small app that you want to open.
To close a small app
• Tap
on the small app window.
To download a small app
1 From the small apps bar, tap
, then tap and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
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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 minimize a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
.
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the small apps bar, then tap
.
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press
.
2 Tap > > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
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 and the device vibrates, 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.
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To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to
.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap Settings > Security
2 Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
3 Press the power key to lock the screen.
4 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
5 Swipe inwards from the middle of the left side of the screen until
appears, then
tap it.
6 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
7 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
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To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
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Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as
battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1 From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3 Select the icons you want to display.
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To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap Clear.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and other events.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Mobile hotspot is on
4G LTE is connected
4G LTE is in use
Network extender
Roaming
3G is available
Sending and downloading 3G data
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Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
The SIM card is an unknown SIM
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
Email not sent
Upcoming calendar event
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Warning message
Error message
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
Download successful
Screenshot
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Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Use the Help application to read Get started guide and User guide, get to know
icon glossary, view your usage and customize your features of Verizon mobile,
and watch help videos and other product-related information.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Play Store.
3 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
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Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4 Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Application manager.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
Use Google Chrome™ for Android™ to browse the web.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
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Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by
• Secured networks are indicated by
.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap
4 Enter the Network SSID information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap Save.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
.
.
.
, and then tap Scan.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
• Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device requires a mobile data
connection to access the Internet. By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify
when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Tap
5 Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkbox.
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press
4 Tap Advanced.
5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6 Select an option.
> Advanced.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
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Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
cable. This process is called USB tethering. Similarly, you can share your device’s mobile
data connection with other devices with NFC Wi-Fi® tethering or Bluetooth tethering.
You can also share your device's mobile data connection by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
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shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf
the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap
.
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
5 Mark the Mobile Broadband Connect checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the Mobile Broadband Connect
checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share both your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the
same time.
To share your mobile connection by NFC Wi-Fi® tethering
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > NFC Wi-Fi
tethering.
4 Tap OK if prompted.
5 Hold devices back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch
each other, and they will connect automatically.
This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
To use your device as Mobile Hotspot
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3 Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Tap
and mark the Mobile Hotspot checkbox.
8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi® hotspot is active.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Mobile Hotspot
checkbox.
To rename or secure your Mobile Hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3 Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your
mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile
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data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn cellular data traffic on or off
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic accordingly to turn cellular data traffic on
or off.
When cellular data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
connections.
To set a data usage warning
1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
To set a mobile data usage limit
1 Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 Mark the Limit mobile data usage checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5 To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired
value.
Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To control the cellular data usage of individual applications
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > 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 Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Tap
, then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4 Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
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 intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the
internal network, for example, when they are traveling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For
detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
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To add a virtual private network
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 Tap .
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronization
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account you want to add.
3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to synchronize with. A list of items that can be synchronized with the
account appears .
3 Mark the items you want to synchronize.
4 Tap
, then tap Sync now.
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> Settings.
> Settings.
To remove an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to remove.
3 Tap
4 Tap Remove account again to confirm.
, then tap Remove account.
> Settings.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email
messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device. After setup,
you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contacts applications.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1 Make sure you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate
network administrator, available.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4 Enter your corporate email address and password.
5 Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then
tap Next.
6 Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8 If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9 When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
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When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
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To change the settings of an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronization interval for an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4 Tap Account check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap
> Settings.
2 Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3 Tap
, then tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is
accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Settings.
To open the Quick settings panel
• Drag the right side of the status bar downwards.
To select which quick settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1 Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2 Select the quick settings that you want to display.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1 Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2 Touch and hold
beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
Sound volume
.
You can adjust the volume for notifications, music and video playback. You can also set
your device to silent mode so that it doesn't sound when you're in a meeting.
To adjust the sound volume with the volume key
• Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To set your device to vibrate mode
• Press the volume key down until
You can also press and hold down the power key
to set your device to vibrate mode.
To set your device to silent mode
1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status
bar.
2 Press the volume key down again.
To select the notification sound
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.
appears in the status bar.
and then tap in the menu that opens
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.
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