Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP351, Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 User Guide
User guide
Xperia
SGP341
™
Tablet Z
Contents
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
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
......................................................................16
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............................................37
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
Calendar...........................................................................................85
Alarm clock......................................................................................85
............................................................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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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the
actual device.
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Getting started
Device overview
1 Light sensor
2 Front camera
3 Speaker A
4 Speaker B
5 Charging dock connector
6 Volume key
7 Notification light
8 Power key
9 Headset jack
10 Microphone
11 Infrared sensor
12 Main camera
13 Speaker B (same as 4)
14 Port for charger/USB cable
15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover
16 SIM card slot
17 Memory card slot
18 Speaker A (same as 3)
19 NFC™ detection area
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Assembly
To insert the memory card
Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot.
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom
side of the device, then detach the memory card cover.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until
you hear a locking sound.
3
Reattach the memory card cover.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To insert the micro SIM card
Do not insert the micro SIM card into the memory card slot.
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1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2
Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3
Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the
micro SIM card facing up.
4
Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
5
Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
micro SIM card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
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.
1
Press and hold down the power key until the screen flashes.
2
If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
4
If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
5
Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
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To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
To force the device to shut down
1
Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10
seconds.
2
After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device
turns off automatically.
Setup guide
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to 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
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Setup guide.
.
Screen lock
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power, and locks automatically. 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
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
3
Find and tap Users > Add user.
4
Tap OK > Set up now. An icon representing the newly added user appears on
the lock screen.
5
Tap the icon representing the newly added user, then unlock the screen.
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Follow the setup guide instructions to complete the process.
®
To switch users
1
From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user that wants to use the
device.
2
If 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
1
Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
3
Find and tap Users.
4
Tap 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
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts.
4
When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find 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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
.
Using the STAMINA mode feature
Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap Power management.
3
Drag 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
Tap next to STAMINA mode.
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To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4
Add or remove applications, as desired.
5
When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use. STAMINA mode, when activated,
continuously evaluates the remaining standby time, which can vary depending on
how you use your device. STAMINA mode is more effective in lengthening the
standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the
screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
To view the estimated standby time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
2
Find and tap Power management.
3
Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.
.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
Tap next to Low battery mode.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4
Adjust the settings as desired.
5
When you're finished, tap .
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect
your subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
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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
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.
3
After the camera opens, tap .
To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
Swipe to the right, then tap to add a new pane.
3
Find 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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, then release the widget. If the
widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted
frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
Rearranging your Home screen
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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3
Select a shortcut.
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and
holding the application.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the new
location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag
and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
2
Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
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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
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application
screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick
left and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
•
From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
•
From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.
The Home screen opens.
3
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To share an application from your Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap , all applications which can be shared are indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm,
if necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you
have selected.
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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
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Touch 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
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap .
3
Touch 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
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.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2
Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
Open the Application screen.
2
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the new
location.
You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap , all uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Status and notifications
The status bar 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap
.
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To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap Display> Quick settings.
3
Select the desired settings.
To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap Display> Quick settings.
3
Touch 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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap 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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1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Confirm text input.
3 Enter separator.
4 Display numbers and symbols.
5 Enter a space.
6 Display smileys.
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•
Tap a text entry field.
To hide the on-screen keyboard
•
When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap .
To 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
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
by tabs on both sides.
2
Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2
Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
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Chinese input
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Stroke input
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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
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
In the options menu, tap . appears in the status bar.
To enable touch tones
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Touch sounds checkbox.
To select the notification sound
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.
3
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4
Tap Done.
until the options menu opens.
Time and date
You can change the time and date on your device.
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To set the date manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Set date.
5
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6
Tap Set.
To set the time manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4
Tap Set time.
5
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6
If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
7
Tap Set.
To set the time zone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Select time zone.
5
Select an option.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
4
Tap OK.
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery
performance, see Improving battery performance.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.
To change the language
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to
music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your
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memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are
activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More….
3
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device
using features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume
without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favourite
songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications.
.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the S-Force Front Surround 3D checkbox.
.
Memory
You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card.
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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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
2
Find and tap Storage > Erase SD card.
3
To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything
.
Using a headset
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
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Internet and messaging settings
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get
these settings:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages
right away.
•
In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings
the first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings
later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at
any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and
messaging settings.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept.
To reset the default Internet settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names, then press .
4
Tap Reset to default.
Access Point Names (APNs)
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet.
The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke,
and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you
cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive
multimedia messages.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To add Internet settings manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
Tap .
4
Tap New APN.
5
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Enter all other information required by your network operator.
8
Tap , then tap Save.
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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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Tap Data usage.
3
Drag 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
1
Make sure that data traffic is turned on.
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
3
Find and tap 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 data usage limit
1
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5
To 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
2
Find and tap 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 WLAN
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap , then mark the Show WLAN usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4
Tap the WLAN tab.
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