Sony Xperia Z2 SGP511, Xperia Z2 SGP512 User Manual
User guide
Xperia™
Z2
Tablet
SGP511/SGP512
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time...................................................7
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................
8
Charging your device..........................................................................8
Multiple user accounts........................................................................9
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen......................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................12
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen.............................................................................14
Navigating applications.....................................................................14
Small apps........................................................................................15
Widgets............................................................................................16
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................17
Background and themes...................................................................18
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................18
Status and notifications.....................................................................19
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................19
Application overview.........................................................................20
Downloading applications............................................................22
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................22
Downloading applications from other sources...................................22
Internet and networks..................................................................23
Browsing the web.............................................................................23
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................23
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................24
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................26
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................26
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................26
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer...................................27
Basic settings...............................................................................28
Accessing settings............................................................................28
Sound volume...................................................................................28
Screen settings.................................................................................29
Screen lock.......................................................................................29
Language settings.............................................................................30
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Date and time...................................................................................31
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................31
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................31
Noise cancellation.............................................................................32
Typing text...................................................................................33
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................33
Entering text using voice input...........................................................34
Editing text........................................................................................34
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................35
Contacts.......................................................................................36
Transferring contacts........................................................................36
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................37
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................
38
Favorites and groups........................................................................38
Sending contact information..............................................................39
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................39
Backing up contacts.........................................................................39
Email.............................................................................................40
Setting up email................................................................................40
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................40
Email preview pane...........................................................................41
Organizing your email messages.......................................................42
Email account settings......................................................................43
Gmail™.............................................................................................43
Music............................................................................................44
Transferring music to your device......................................................44
Listening to music.............................................................................44
WALKMAN homescreen ..................................................................45
Playlists.............................................................................................46
Sharing music...................................................................................47
Enhancing the sound........................................................................48
Visualizer ..........................................................................................48
Recognizing music with TrackID™....................................................48
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................49
FM radio.......................................................................................50
Listening to the radio.........................................................................50
Favorite radio channels.....................................................................51
Sound settings..................................................................................51
Camera.........................................................................................52
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................52
Face detection..................................................................................53
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................53
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Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................54
General camera settings...................................................................54
Still camera settings..........................................................................56
Video camera settings.......................................................................59
Photos and videos in Album........................................................62
Viewing photos and videos................................................................
62
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................63
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................64
Photo albums....................................................................................65
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................66
Videos..........................................................................................68
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................68
Transferring video content to your device..........................................69
Managing video content....................................................................69
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................69
Connectivity.................................................................................71
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable.................71
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your
device ..............................................................................................71
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................71
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................72
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller...........................................................................................74
NFC..................................................................................................75
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................77
One-touch Setup..............................................................................79
Smart apps and features that save you time...............................81
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect.................81
Travel and maps...........................................................................83
Using location services......................................................................83
Google Maps™ and navigation.........................................................83
Using your device with a car infotainment system..............................84
Airplane mode...................................................................................85
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................86
Calendar...........................................................................................86
Alarm and clock................................................................................87
Support and maintenance............................................................89
Support for your device.....................................................................89
Computer tools.................................................................................89
Updating your device........................................................................90
Finding a lost device .........................................................................91
IDID number......................................................................................92
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Battery and power management.......................................................92
Memory and storage.........................................................................94
Managing files using a computer.......................................................95
Restarting and resetting....................................................................96
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions..................................97
Recycling your device.......................................................................98
Limitations to services and features...................................................98
Legal information...............................................................................
98
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™
Z2 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
on page 90.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
Overview
1 Front camera
2 Light sensor
3 Charging/Notification light
4 Speaker A
5 Speaker B
6 Volume/Zoom key
7 Power key
8 Microphone
9 Infrared sensor
10 Charger/USB port cover
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11 Memory card slot cover
12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
13 Main camera
14 NFC detection area
15 Headset jack
16 Charging dock connector
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To insert a memory card
1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the top
side of the device, then detach the cover.
2 Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts
facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a
locking sound.
3 Reattach the memory card cover.
To remove the memory card
• Turn off the device.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have
a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straightaway. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
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.
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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 device vibrates.
2 Wait a while for the device to start.
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.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the
online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these
services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory
if you want to:
• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
Charging your device
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
Battery and power management
on page 92.
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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 illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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 also add
restricted profiles which have restricted access to apps and content from your account.
Altogether, you can add a maximum of seven new users or restricted profiles. As the
owner, your account cannot be deleted.
As the owner, you can also create restricted profiles which have limited access to
applications and content from your account. For example, you can create a restricted
profile for your children to prevent them from playing games or viewing mature content
from your account.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can access the
external SD card.
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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 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile > 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.
6 Follow the setup guide instructions to complete the procedure.
To add a restricted profile to your device
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device
for the first time.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile > Restricted profile.
4 Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
To switch users or profiles
1 From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user or profile that you want to
switch to.
2 If you have set a password for the user or profile, enter the password to log in. If
you have not set a password, just unlock the screen.
To delete a user or profile from your device
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Users.
4 Tap beside the name of the user or profile that you want to delete, then tap
Delete.
The owner account can not be deleted.
Each secondary user or profile can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users > >
Remove user > Delete under Settings.
Different behaviors 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, Wi-Fi®, 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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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
• Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map.
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Swiping
• Scroll up or down a list.
• Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the right side
of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds
of locks. See
Screen lock
on page 29.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
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To unlock the screen
• Place a finger on the right side of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
• Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
• Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Search apps.
3 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while
others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in
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the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
To close all the recently used applications
• Tap and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A
small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app
and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can
have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform
calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.
To open a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
• Tap on the small app window.
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To download a small app
1 From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To minimize a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap > > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
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To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap Settings > Security
2 Mark the Enable widgets checkbox.
3 Press the power key to lock the screen.
4 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
5 Swipe inwards from the middle of the left side of the screen until appears, then
tap it.
6 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
7 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
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To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2 To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
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Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as calendar notifications, activities
in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as battery level and
signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and
handle your notifications.
To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3 Select the icons you want to display.
To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap Clear.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and other events.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Battery status
The battery is charging
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STAMINA mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
Upcoming calendar event
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Warning message
Error message
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
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Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends, family
members, and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album, and other info.
Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example,
you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1 From the Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Play Store.
3 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4 Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link
to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
• Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap .
4 Enter the Network SSID information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
• Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
FCC Caution: Operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for
indoor use. For indoor and outdoor operation, connect your device to an FCC-approved 5 GHz
WLAN access point.
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Press .
5 Tap Advanced.
6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access
resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN
connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users
who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the
internal network, for example, when they are traveling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For
detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
To add a virtual private network
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 Tap .
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap Save.
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To connect to a virtual private network
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronization
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account you want to add.
3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1 From your Home screen, tap
> Settings.
2 Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2 Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to synchronize with. A list of items that can be synchronized with the
account appears .
3 Mark the items you want to synchronize.
4 Tap , then tap Sync now.
To remove an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2 Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to remove.
3 Tap , then tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email
messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device. After setup,
you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contacts applications.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1 Make sure you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate
network administrator, available.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4 Enter your corporate email address and password.
5 Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then
tap Next.
6 Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8 If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9 When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
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To change the settings of an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronization interval for an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4 Tap Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2 Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3 Tap
, then tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer
You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the
Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize your device with the calendar
and contacts from your Outlook account.
For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for
Mac application on an Apple® Mac® computer, see
Computer tools
on the 89 page.
To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer
1 Make sure the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony™
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac
application.
3 Click Start to start the
Contacts
and
Contacts Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook contacts.
To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer
1 Make sure the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony™
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac
application.
3 Click Start to start the
Calendar
and
Calendar Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is
accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings.
To open the Quick settings panel
• Drag the right side of the status bar downwards.
To select which quick settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1 Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2 Select the quick settings that you want to display.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1 Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2 Touch and hold
beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
Sound volume
You can adjust the volume for notifications, music and video playback. You can also set
your device to silent mode so that it doesn't sound when you're in a meeting.
To adjust the sound volume with the volume key
• Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To set your device to vibrate mode
• Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To set your device to silent mode
1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status
bar.
2 Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
To select the notification sound
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.
To enable touch tones
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Touch sounds checkbox.
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Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3 Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
4 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft
keys and certain applications.
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 .
Smart backlight control
The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your
hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep
setting.
To turn on the Smart backlight control function
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3 Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right.
Screen lock
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed
below in order of weakest to strongest:
• Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen
• Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it
• Unlock pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
• Unlock PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
• Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
To set up the Face Unlock feature
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.
2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of
your face.
3 After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
4 Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to
complete the setup.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
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To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1 Activate the screen.
2 Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock
photo.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face, you must use the backup unlock
method to unlock the screen.
To create a screen lock pattern
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3 Follow the instructions on your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1 From your Home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
2 Enter a numeric PIN.
3 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap Continue.
5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
2 Enter a password.
3 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap Continue.
5 Re-enter and confirm your password.
6 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap OK.
To change screen lock type
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3 Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You
can also change the writing language for text input. See
Personalizing the Xperia
keyboard
on page 35.
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.
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