Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP351, Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 User Guide

User guide

Xperia™ Tablet Z

SGP341

Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................	5
Getting started...............................................................................	6
Device overview.................................................................................	6
Assembly...........................................................................................	7
Turning the device on and off ...........................................................	8
Setup guide........................................................................................	9
Screen lock........................................................................................	9
Accounts and services.......................................................................	9
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................	10

Getting to know your device........................................................	11
Using the keys.................................................................................	11
Battery..............................................................................................	11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................	14
Using the lock screen......................................................................	16
Home screen....................................................................................	17
Accessing and using applications...................................................	19
Status and notifications...................................................................	21
Settings menu..................................................................................	23
Typing text.......................................................................................	23
Chinese input...................................................................................	25
Customising your device.................................................................	25
Enhancing the sound output............................................................	27
Memory............................................................................................	27
Using a headset ..............................................................................	28
Internet and messaging settings......................................................	29
Controlling data usage.....................................................................	30
Mobile network settings...................................................................	31

Contacts ......................................................................................	32
Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................	32
Synchronising contacts with your device........................................	32
Other methods for transferring contacts.........................................	32
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................	33
Adding and editing contacts............................................................	33
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................	34
Favourites and groups.....................................................................	34
Sending contact information............................................................	35
Backing up contacts........................................................................	35

Messaging....................................................................................	36
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................	36
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Text and multimedia message options............................................

Email.............................................................................................	38
Getting started with Email................................................................	38
Using email......................................................................................	39
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................	41
About the "WALKMAN" application.................................................	41
Transferring media files to your device ...........................................	41
Using the "WALKMAN" application ................................................	42
Visualiser .........................................................................................	43
Getting more information about a track or artist.............................	43
Using My music to organise your tracks ........................................	43
Managing playlists...........................................................................	45
"WALKMAN" application widget ....................................................	45
Protecting your hearing....................................................................	45
Music services..............................................................................	46
TrackID™ technology......................................................................	46
About the PlayNow™ service..........................................................	47
FM radio.......................................................................................	48
About the FM radio..........................................................................	48
Using your favourite radio channels................................................	49
Sound settings.................................................................................	49
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................	50
Camera.........................................................................................	51
About the camera............................................................................	51
Using the still camera......................................................................	51
Face detection.................................................................................	52
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................	52
Using still camera settings...............................................................	53
Using the video camera...................................................................	57
Album...........................................................................................	61
About Album....................................................................................	61
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................	61
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ...............................	61
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ..........................	62
Movies..........................................................................................	67
About Movies...................................................................................	67
Using Movies...................................................................................	67
Web browser................................................................................	69
About the web browser....................................................................	69
Connectivity.................................................................................	70
Connecting to wireless networks.....................................................	70
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Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................	72
Using your device as a remote control............................................	74
NFC..................................................................................................	75
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................	76
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................	79
Connecting your device to a TV set.................................................	80
Screen mirroring..............................................................................	81
Smart Connect.................................................................................	81
Synchronising data on your device..............................................	83
About synchronising data on your device.......................................	83
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........	83
Maps and locations......................................................................	84
About location services....................................................................	84
Using GPS.......................................................................................	84
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................	85
Calendar...........................................................................................	85
Alarm clock......................................................................................	85
Support and maintenance............................................................	88
Updating your device.......................................................................	88
Resetting your device......................................................................	89
Locking and protecting your device................................................	89
Support application.........................................................................	92
Recycling your device......................................................................	92
Reference.....................................................................................	93
Settings overview.............................................................................	93
Status and notification icons overview............................................	93
Application overview........................................................................	94
Important information...................................................................	96
Important information leaflet............................................................	96
Limitations to services and features................................................	96
Water resistance..............................................................................	96
Legal information.............................................................................	97
Index.............................................................................................	99

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP351, Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 User Guide

Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide

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Getting started

Device overview

1Light sensor

2Front camera

3Speaker A

4Speaker B

5Charging dock connector

6Volume key

7Notification light

8Power key

9Headset jack

10Microphone

11Infrared sensor

12Main camera

13Speaker B (same as 4)

14Port for charger/USB cable

15Hole for attaching the charger port cover

16SIM card slot

17Memory card slot

18Speaker A (same as 3)

19NFC™ detection area

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Assembly

To insert the memory card

Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot.

1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom side of the device, then detach the memory card cover.

2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

3Reattach 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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1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the device, then detach the cover.

2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.

3Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the micro SIM card facing up.

4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.

5Re-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 damage 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.

1Press and hold down the power key until the screen flashes.

2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

3Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

4If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it.

5Wait 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

1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

2In the options menu, tap Power off.

3Tap OK.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

To force the device to shut down

1Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds.

2After 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 help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or you can create a new account directly on your device.

You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.

Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

To access the setup guide manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Setup guide.

Screen lock

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it.

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 using the Swipe feature

•Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen.

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. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer.

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Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronise 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.

Multiple user accounts

Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. For example, different users can have different home screen setups, wallpaper and general settings, as well as separate memory storage. So they can install their own applications and store files such as music and photos that only they can access. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where different family or group members share the same device.

The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. The owner is the administrator or primary user. Once you are logged in as the owner, you can add, change and delete other users via the Settings menu. You can add a maximum of seven new users. As the owner, your account cannot be deleted.

Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can access the external SD card.

Using multiple user accounts

To add a new user

1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Users > Add user.

4Tap OK > Set up now. An icon representing the newly added user appears on the lock screen.

5Tap the icon representing the newly added user, then unlock the screen.

6Follow the setup guide instructions to complete the process.

To switch users

1From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user that wants to use the device.

2If you have set a password for the new account, enter the password to log in. If you have not set a password, just unlock the screen.

To delete a user from your device

1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Users.

4Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Delete.

Each secondary user can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users > > Remove user >

Delete under Settings.

The owner account can not be deleted.

Different behaviours for settings

Settings can behave in three different ways when a device has multiple users:

•Some settings can be changed by any user and affect all users, including the owner, for example, language, WLAN, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®.

•Some settings affect only the individual user’s space, for example, automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.

•Some settings are visible only to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.

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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, the Notification panel, or an application

Home

•Go to the Home screen

Task

•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar

Battery

Your device has an embedded battery.

Charging the battery

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

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To charge your device

1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

3Plug 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.

4When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. 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.

Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging

•To charge your device, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded original batteries, a power supply and the USB cable supplied with your device. The use of third-party products may decrease the performance of your device and/or pose a risk to your health or safety.

Actual charging times may vary. When tested in laboratory conditions, the approximate charging time for an empty battery is around 3 hours when utilizing the charger recommended by Sony for your device. Interrupted charging does not damage the battery. Performance depends on temperature, signal strength, usage patterns, features selected and voice or data transmissions. The standby time for this battery is up to 1230 hours in GSM network; up to 1270 hours in UMTS network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology).

Battery notification light status

Green	The battery charge level is greater than 90%

Flashing red	The battery level is low

Orange	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

To check the battery level

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > Battery level.

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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 over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

•Turn off Bluetooth® and WLAN connections when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar.

•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 customise the settings of each power saving mode.

•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation 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 applications. Some applications 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 whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

•Disable any live wallpaper.

If you are using a device with multiple users, some tips may only be applicable to the owner, that is, the primary user of the device.

To access the battery usage menu

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.

Using the STAMINA mode feature

Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your WLAN connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused functions are resumed.

If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate the STAMINA mode feature.

To activate STAMINA mode

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Power management.

3Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate. appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.

To deactivate STAMINA mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3Tap next to STAMINA mode.

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To change the settings for STAMINA mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.

4Add or remove applications, as desired.

5When 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Using Low battery mode

You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power 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.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can adjust the settings for Low battery mode as well as activate or deactivate the feature. Changes made by the owner affect all other users.

To activate Low battery mode

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Power management.

3Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.

To deactivate Low battery mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3Tap next to Low battery mode.

To change the settings for Low battery mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.

4Adjust the settings as desired.

5When 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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 lock screen

You can add new panes to your Home screen even when the screen is locked. You can also add widgets to these panes when you create them. You can then access these widgets when the screen is locked by swiping to the right on the screen.

To take a photo from the lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.

3After the camera opens, tap .

To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Swipe to the right, then tap to add a new pane.

3Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

You can only add one widget per pane when the screen is locked.

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Home screen

You can customise 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.

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

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Flick 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

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

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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.

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

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.

2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

1Touch 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.

2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.

3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

Rearranging your Home screen

Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts and widgets.

Customisation options

When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following customisation 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 customisation options from the Home screen

•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customisation options appear on the screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Tap Apps > Shortcuts.

3Select 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

1Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

2Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

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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.

To rename a folder

1Tap the folder to open it.

2Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

3Enter 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

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme for your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Tap 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap , all applications which can be shared are indicated by .

3Tap 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.

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Opening and closing applications

To open an application

•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

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 switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps.

To open the recently used applications window

• Press .

	Using small apps
	From the recently used applications window, 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 .
	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 minimise a small app

•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange your small apps

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps bar.

To remove a small app from the small apps bar

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.

To restore a previously removed small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap .

3Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps bar.

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To add a widget as a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap > > .

3Select a widget.

4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.

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.

Rearranging your Application screen

Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.

2Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.

To move an application on the Application screen

1Open the Application screen.

2Touch 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap , all uninstallable applications are indicated by .

3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

Status and notifications

The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your 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 Notification panel allows you to adjust quick settings on your device, for

example, WLAN, Bluetooth®, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the Notification panel to customise quick settings, or change other settings.

A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.

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Checking notifications and ongoing activities

You can drag down the status bar 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

•Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

•Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

•Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear the Notification panel

•From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your device from the Notification panel

You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings. For example, you can turn on WLAN.

To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

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To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

Customising quick settings 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 WLAN.

To select quick settings from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Display> Quick settings.

3Select the desired settings.

To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Display> Quick settings.

3Touch and hold beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.

Settings menu

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.

To access your device settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and 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

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1Delete a character before the cursor.

2Confirm text input.

3Enter separator.

4Display numbers and symbols.

5Enter a space.

6Display smileys.

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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 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 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 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 switch between the full keyboard and the small keyboard

•When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap or to switch between full keyboard and small keyboard.

Drag to move the small keyboard as you desired.

To select text

1Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides.

2Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

To edit text

1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

2Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes.

Chinese input

•Stroke input

•Pinyin input

General instructions

Your device has a function to speed up the entry of Chinese characters. Whenever you enter a stroke or a Pinyin letter, a candidate row of the most frequently used characters containing that stroke or relating to that letter appears at the bottom of the screen.

Stroke input

A Chinese character is built up of strokes. There are more than 30 basic strokes, which are grouped into 5 stroke categories.

Components

The basic building units of Chinese characters are components that are made up of strokes. After entering the first two strokes of the desired character, the component and character candidates that started with that stroke are displayed in the candidate row. Using components is a fast method for entering complex characters.

Pinyin input

Select the required Pinyin letters, and the device will make various proposals on the screen, according to the pronunciation rules of Mandarin.

Customising 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.

To set your device to silent mode

1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

2In the options menu, tap . appears in the status bar.

To enable touch tones

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Touch sounds checkbox.

To select the notification sound

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.

3Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.

4Tap Done.

Time and date

You can change the time and date on your device.

To set the date manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Set date.

5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

6Tap Set.

To set the time manually

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.

4Tap Set time.

5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

6If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.

7Tap Set.

To set the time zone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Select time zone.

5Select an option.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

3Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

4Tap 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

3Select an option.

To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .

Language settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.

To change the language

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.

3Select an option.

4Tap 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More….

3Mark 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™

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark 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 favourite songs.

To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications.

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 a realistic 3D surround sound using your device's speakers.

To use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the S-Force Front Surround 3D checkbox.

Memory

You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card.

Memory card

Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content, such as downloaded applications, music, photos and videos. 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.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can access the memory card.

Safely removing the memory card

You can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the device is turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your device is on, you must first unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the device. This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card.

To unmount the memory card

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Storage > Unmount SD card.

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 79.

To format the memory card

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Storage > Erase SD card.

3To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything

Using a headset

Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance.

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.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can download Internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but the downloaded settings are applicable to all users.

To download Internet and messaging settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.

3Tap Accept.

To reset the default Internet settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names, then press .

4Tap 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.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can set or check APNs, but the settings made by the owner affect all other users.

To view the current APN

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.

To add Internet settings manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Tap .

4Tap New APN.

5Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.

6Tap APN and enter the access point name.

7Enter all other information required by your network operator.

8Tap , then 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 WLAN connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To access data usage settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap Data usage.

3Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.

When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish WLAN and Bluetooth® connections.

To set a data usage warning

1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.

2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

3Find and tap Data usage.

4To 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 data usage limit

1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

5To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.

Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Data usage.

3Find and tap the desired application.

4Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.

5To 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 WLAN

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3Tap , then mark the Show WLAN usage checkbox if it is not marked.

4Tap the WLAN tab.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP351, Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 User Guide

Contents

Getting started

Device overview

Assembly

Turning the device on and off

Setup guide

Screen lock

Accounts and services

Multiple user accounts

Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Battery

Using the touchscreen

Using the lock screen

Home screen

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Settings menu

Typing text

Chinese input

Customising your device

Enhancing the sound output

Memory

Using a headset

Internet and messaging settings

Controlling data usage