Sony Xperia Tablet S User Manual

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Start Up Guide

Xperia™ Tablet S

This "Start Up Guide" explains how to operate your tablet device, connect to the Internet and update the software system.

Basic Operations of Your Tablet Device

Parts and Controls

Basic Operations of the Home Screen

Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi

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Advanced Operations of Your Tablet Device

Updating the Software System

Using the Online Version of the Sony Tablet Help Guide

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Basic Operations of Your Tablet Device

Touch screen operations

Tap

Selects an icon or option. Tapping twice quickly allows you to zoom in or out images or other screen items.

Tap & hold

Opens an option menu.

Drag

Moves an item or scrolls a page slowly.

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Flick

Scrolls a page quickly.

Pinch

Zooms in or out.

To unlock the screen

When the screen is locked, a key icon is displayed on the screen. You can unlock the screen by dragging the key icon to the right.

on the

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Hint

You can start the Camera app by dragging the key icon to the on the left.

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Parts and Controls

Front

1. Microphone

2. IR data port

3. Touch screen

4. Front camera lens

5. Ambient light sensor

Side

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1. (Power) button

2. Notification LED

3. Charge indicator

4. VOL + / - (Volume) button The button has a tactile dot on the "+" side to help you operate your tablet device easier.

Rear

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1. (Headset) jack

2. SD memory card slot

3. Built-in speaker (L)

4. Multi Port

5. Built-in speaker (R)

6. Rear camera lens

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1. (Headset) jack

2. SD memory card slot

3. Built-in speaker (L)

4. Multi Port

5. Built-in speaker (R)

6. Rear camera lens

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7. SIM card slot

*1 This model may not be sold in some countries and regions.

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App shortcuts, status bars, widgets, and more are displayed on the

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Basic Operations of the Home Screen

Home screen. The Home screen consists of five pages, and you can flick left/right to scroll the pages.

A: Quick search box/Quick launcher

Quick search box Tap the box to easily search with Google.

Quick launcher Tap icons in the Quick launcher to start apps. Since the Quick launcher is displayed on every page of the Home screen, registering apps you often use gives you quick access to them.

Hint

Tap and hold icons to sort them in the Quick launcher or move them in and out of the Quick launcher.

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B: Guest Mode/Apps & Widgets

Guest Mode Tap this to start the Guest Mode. Using the Guest Mode, you can restrict available functions and apps when your tablet device is shared by multiple users or when you lend it to others.

Hint

When you start the Guest Mode for the first time, a registration screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to register the Guest Mode.

Apps & Widgets Tap this to display the app list and the widget list.

C: App and widget area

You can choose your favorite apps and widgets from the app and widget list and place them on the Home screen.

D: Basic operation buttons

(Back) : Tap this to return to the previous screen.

(Home) : Tap this to display the Home screen.

(Recent Apps) : Tap this to display the apps used recently.

E: Small Apps

You can start apps that are available as Small Apps even another app is already in use. To start an additional app, tap

to display the

Small Apps launcher and select the desired app.

F: Digital clock

Tap the digital clock to display the notification panel that shows items such as the date, status of the Internet connection and battery charge level of your tablet device.

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Connect your tablet device with a Wi-Fi network (access point) to

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Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi

download apps or enjoy content on the Internet.

Establishing a Wi-Fi connection

Connect using a method appropriate for the wireless router you wish to connect to in places such as your home or office or a Wi-Fi hotspot. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wi-Fi router or those for the Wi-Fi hotspot you are using. See the following procedures for configuring to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to an available wireless network in the Wi-Fi network list

If you are at home, your office or a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can establish a Wi-Fi connection by choosing an available Wi-Fi network from the list.

Connecting to a wireless network with the WPS button

When you use a WPS-compatible router, the connection or security settings will be configured automatically by pushing the WPS button.

Connecting to an available wireless network in the Wi-Fi network list

1. Display the Wi-Fi setting screen.

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You can also display the Wi-Fi setting screen by tapping the button shown

below this procedure.

2. Tap the network you want to connect to from the Wi-Fi networks displayed.

3. Enter the password.

4. Tap [Connect]. [Connected] appears below the name of the Wi-Fi network you connected to after you have established a connection.

To display the Wi-Fi

setting screen.

Connecting to a wireless network with the WPS button

1. Display the Wi-Fi setting screen. You can also display the Wi-Fi setting screen by tapping the button shown below this procedure.

2. Tap the network you want to connect to from the Wi-Fi networks displayed.

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3. Place a check mark in the [Show advanced options] box.

4. Select [Push button] in [WPS].

5. Activate the WPS function by pushing the WPS button on the Wi-Fi router.

6. Tap [Connect] on your tablet device. [Connected] appears below the name of the Wi-Fi network you connected to after you have established a connection.

To display the Wi-Fi

setting screen.

If you cannot connect your tablet device to the Wi-Fi network

Start the Wi-Fi checker app by tapping the button below if you cannot connect your tablet device to the Wi-Fi network even though you have configured the settings. Start checking by following the on-screen instructions. The Wi-Fi checker app enables you to check the Wi-Fi connection of your tablet device when a connection problem occurs.

To display the Wi-Fi

checker app.

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Download and install apps such as useful tools and games from

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Advanced Operations of Your Tablet Device

Google Play Store to get more use out of your tablet device.

Setting up a Google account

A Google account is required to use Google services such as Google Play, Gmail and Calendar. Those services are provided free of charge.

You can add a Google account by tapping [ Apps & Widgets] (at the Home screen) - [ ACCOUNT] (at the top right of the screen) - [Google] in that order.

Settings] - [Accounts & sync] - [ADD

Downloading recommended apps with Sony Select

Sony Select introduces helpful and fun apps recommended by Sony that are just right for your tablet device. You can then download the apps you like from Google Play Store.

To display Sony Select.

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We recommend that you use your tablet device with the system

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Updating the Software System

software updated to the latest version. An update notification will be displayed in the lower right corner of the Home screen only when your tablet device needs to be updated. After updating, some features are added or the behavior of some features will be improved. Refer to the support page for information on the latest update.

Updating your tablet device

1. Tap the update notification displayed in the lower right corner of

the Home screen, then tap [System update].

2. Update your tablet device by following the on-screen instructions.

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Start Up Guide

The Sony Tablet Help guide gives more detailed explanations about

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Using the Online Version of the Sony Tablet

Help Guide

tablet device operations and apps.

To display the Help

guide.