Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP641 User Guide
User guide
™
Xperia
SGP621/SGP641
Z3 Tablet Compact
Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User Guide......................................................................... 7
Overview............................................................................................. 7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen Protection............................................................................. 10
Starting your device for the first time................................................. 10
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................11
Charging your Device........................................................................ 11
Device security............................................................................. 13
Making Sure your Device is Protected............................................... 13
Screen Lock......................................................................................13
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................15
SIM Card Protection .........................................................................18
Finding the identification number of your device................................ 19
Finding a lost device .........................................................................20
Learning the basics...................................................................... 22
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 22
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 24
Home screen.................................................................................... 24
Application screen.............................................................................25
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 26
Small apps........................................................................................ 27
Widgets............................................................................................ 28
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................ 28
Background and Themes.................................................................. 29
Battery and power management....................................................... 29
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 30
Recording your screen...................................................................... 30
Notifications...................................................................................... 31
Icons in the status bar....................................................................... 33
Application Overview.........................................................................35
Downloading applications............................................................37
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 37
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 37
Internet and networks.................................................................. 38
Browsing the web............................................................................. 38
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 38
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 39
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 41
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Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 42
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 43
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 43
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................44
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 45
Synchronizing with Online Accounts.................................................. 45
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® .....................45
Basic settings...............................................................................47
Accessing settings............................................................................ 47
Volume settings ............................................................................... 47
Do not disturb mode settings............................................................ 48
Screen settings................................................................................. 49
Application settings........................................................................... 50
Resetting Your Applications.............................................................. 51
Daydream......................................................................................... 52
Language settings.............................................................................52
Date and time................................................................................... 52
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................53
Super-Vivid Mode............................................................................. 53
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 53
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 54
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 54
Typing text................................................................................... 57
On-screen keyboard......................................................................... 57
Entering text using voice input...........................................................58
Editing text........................................................................................ 58
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 59
Calling.......................................................................................... 61
Making calls...................................................................................... 61
Receiving Calls.................................................................................. 62
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 64
Using the call log...............................................................................64
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 65
Restricting calls................................................................................. 65
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 66
Conference calls............................................................................... 66
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 67
Emergency calls................................................................................ 67
Contacts ......................................................................................68
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 68
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 69
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................70
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Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 71
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 72
Sending contact information..............................................................73
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 73
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................73
Messaging and chat.....................................................................75
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 75
Organizing your messages................................................................ 76
Calling from a message..................................................................... 76
Messaging settings........................................................................... 77
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 77
Email.............................................................................................78
Setting up email................................................................................ 78
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 78
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 79
Email account settings...................................................................... 80
Gmail™.............................................................................................80
Music ...........................................................................................82
Transferring Music to Your Device .................................................... 82
Listening to music............................................................................. 82
Music home screen menu................................................................. 83
Playlists.............................................................................................84
Sharing music................................................................................... 85
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 85
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 85
FM radio....................................................................................... 87
Listening to the Radio....................................................................... 87
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 88
Sound settings.................................................................................. 88
Camera.........................................................................................89
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................89
Face Detection..................................................................................90
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 90
Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos................................ 91
General camera settings................................................................... 91
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 94
Video camera settings....................................................................... 97
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 100
Viewing Photos and Videos............................................................. 100
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos...................................... 101
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................. 102
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 103
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Hiding photos and videos................................................................103
Album home screen menu.............................................................. 104
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 105
Videos........................................................................................ 107
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................107
Transferring video content to your device ....................................... 108
Managing video content.................................................................. 108
Movie Creator................................................................................. 108
Connectivity............................................................................... 110
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............ 110
Mirroring the Screen of your Device Wirelessly................................ 110
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 111
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories..................................113
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 114
NFC................................................................................................ 114
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 116
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 119
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 119
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 121
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 121
Travel and maps.........................................................................122
Using Location Services.................................................................. 122
Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 122
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................123
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................123
Airplane mode.................................................................................124
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 125
Calendar......................................................................................... 125
Clock.............................................................................................. 126
Accessibility............................................................................... 129
Magnification Gestures....................................................................129
Large Text.......................................................................................129
Color Correction..............................................................................129
TalkBack......................................................................................... 129
Slow Talk........................................................................................ 130
Support and maintenance..........................................................131
Support for your device................................................................... 131
Computer tools............................................................................... 131
Updating your device...................................................................... 132
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 133
Managing files using a computer..................................................... 134
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Backing up and Restoring Content..................................................135
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 137
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 138
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................139
Recycling your device..................................................................... 140
Limitations to services and features.................................................140
Legal information.............................................................................140
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the
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
device
Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software
Updating your
on the 132 page.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android™ version.
Overview
1 Charging/Notification light
2 Speaker
3 Front camera lens
4 Light sensor
5 Headset jack
6 Microphone
7 Power key
8 Volume/Zoom key
9 Speaker
10 Cover for charger/USB cable port
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11 Main camera lens
12 GPS antenna area
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Charging dock connector
15 Cover for nano-SIM card slot and memory card slot
16 Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
17 Second Wi-Fi antenna area
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 the Nano SIM Card
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
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1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the nano SIM card slot cover and the
device, and then detach the cover.
2
Using a fingernail, pull out the nano SIM card holder.
3
With the gold-colored contacts on the nano SIM card facing up, place the nano
SIM card in the holder.
4
Insert the nano SIM card holder back into the device.
5
Re-attach the nano SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
nano SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible
for any damage caused by improper use.
To remove the nano SIM card
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag the nano SIM card holder out.
3
Remove the nano SIM card.
4
Insert the nano SIM card holder back into its slot.
5
Re-attach the cover.
To insert a memory card
Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card.
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and 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
Re-attach the memory card cover.
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To Remove the Memory Card
1
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Push the memory card inward, and then release it immediately.
3
Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it.
4
Re-attach the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off as described in step 1.
To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap
Settings > Storage, then
tap
beside SD card, and then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Screen Protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses,
speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.
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 online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup 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.
To turn on the device
Make sure 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
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap
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.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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.
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 the Play Store™
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ 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 using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
To Set up a Google™ Account on Your Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google™.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
http:/ / support.google.com
.
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
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. The battery
level may be very low, depending on how long the device was in the box before you
purchased it. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30
minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about how to improve battery performance in
and power management
on page 29 .
Battery
.
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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 is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Device security
Making Sure your Device is Protected
You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For
example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™
account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure your device is
protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™
account to your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information
and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is protected, you can:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern screen lock
to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see
the 13 page.
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or
wiped. For more information, see
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
Why do I need a Google™ account?
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock, or format a lost
device. For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on the 20 page.
Verifying the Ownership of Your Device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples
of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Screen Lock
on the 11 page.
on
Factory Data
Reset protection
Protection by my
Xperia
Android™
Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’ re asked to
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account.
This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide
the relevant account information during a setup process, you won' t be able to use the device
at all.
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and
password for a Google™ account assoc iated with the service. The device must b e
connected to the Internet before the setup process can b e completed. Otherwise, you will
not be able to use your device after the reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and
password for a Google™ account. The device must b e connected to the Internet before
the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your d evice
after the reset.
enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the
repair is comp lete.
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
•
Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
•
PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
•
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.
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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 before you can try again.
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.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, 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 Lock PIN
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
To Activate The Swipe Unlock Function
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe.
Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock
If you forgot your screen lock PIN, password, or pattern, you might be able to reset it
using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you
perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
page.
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
using any Internet-connected device.
Finding a lost device
on the 20
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.
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Unlocking Your Device Automatically
The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock
automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example,
when it’ s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the following
steps in the order given:
•
Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
•
Make sure all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order to
ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date Google
Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
•
Enable Smart Lock.
•
Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.
To Enable Smart Lock
1
Make sure you’ ve set a pattern, PIN, or password for your screen lock.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Trust agents.
4
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter this screen lock every
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting When to Keep the Device Automatically Unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted devices – Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
•
Trusted places – Keep your device unlocked when you' re in a trusted location.
•
On-body detection – Keep your device unlocked when you' re carrying your device with
you.
•
Trusted face – Unlock your phone by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice – Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don' t use it for 4 hours and after you
restart it.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your
Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices
that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a
Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass
the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re
normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you
may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, such as Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.
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To Add a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device you
want to add as a trusted device.
2
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
3
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
4
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
5
Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock
your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To Remove a Trusted Bluetooth® Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
3
Tap the device you want to remove.
4
Tap Remove trusted device.
Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by
imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby.
Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from
someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can' t determine that you' re using a secure connection, you' ll get a
notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the
trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your
device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these
factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances of up to 325 feet (100 meters).
If someone takes your Xperia™ device while it' s near a trusted device, they may be able
to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.
Connecting to Trusted Places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to
work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow your
device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving
location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
physical walls of your home or other area you have added as a trusted location. This feature
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 260 feet (80 meters). Also, be aware
that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized
equipment could unlock your device.
To Add Your Home Location
1
Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or
Battery saving Location mode setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
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To Edit Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select your home location.
5
Tap Edit.
6
In the search bar, enter the location you want to use as your home location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place you want to add
might be different from the actual address. To ensure better location accuracy, you can add
the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To Remove Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn off this location.
Using Custom Locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To Add a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this location.
6
Alternately, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the
address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested
address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location.
To Edit a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to edit.
5
Tap Edit address.
6
To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address.
Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap
the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location.
To Remove a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
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Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It
Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you
have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket, or bag. The
accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it' s being
carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put
dow n.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay
unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To Enable On-Body Detection
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider to the On position, and then tap Continue.
Using On-body Detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviors:
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When your device senses that it' s on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it' s no longer on your body, your
device locks automatically.
•
After you put your device down, for example, if you place it on a table, your device can
take up to one minute to lock.
•
After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
•
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land-based vehicles), your
device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.
•
When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To Turn off On-Body Detection
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider to the Off position.
SIM Card Protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service
provider.
To Set up a SIM Card Lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
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To Remove a SIM Card Lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the Off position.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap .
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. On your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy
of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care
support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some
network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in
your country.
To view your IMEI number on the label tray
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or a similar object with a long, fine tip) into
the hole in the label tray, then drag the tray outward to view your IMEI number.
To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > IMEI information.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and
secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
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Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
•
Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to
anyone who finds it.
•
As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.
The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.
To Activate the My Xperia Service
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
3
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
4
If prompted, sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network account, or create a new
one if you don’t have one.
5
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to
and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that
you have set up on your device.
If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager.
You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the my Xperia service. If you lose
your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
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Find and show where your device is located.
•
Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock
screen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a
connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
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To Activate Android™ Device Manager
1
If you are using a device with multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2
Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are
enabled.
3
From your Homescreen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
5
Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and
erase to the On position.
6
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
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To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate
the service, go to
Google™ account.
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using your
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
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Open or select an item.
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Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
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Move an item.
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Activate an item-specific menu.
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Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
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Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
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Scroll up or down a list.
•
Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes.
•
Swipe left or right to reveal more options.
Flicking
•
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
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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 pow er 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 you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
the 13 page.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Screen Lock
on
Home screen
The Homescreen 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 lower part 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.
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To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1
Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, and then tap in the top-left corner.
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the topright corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
Use the
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
To Set your Homescreen to Auto Rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, and
then tap Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the On position.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap
Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
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.
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To open an application from the Application screen
•
Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes
selected, 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 Move an Application on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
2
Select the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Delete.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
to exit, while
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications w indow and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an app lication and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
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Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•
Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen,
to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of
currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favorites 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 favorites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
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To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favorites 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. 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 Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To Remove a Widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it is selected, then drag it to Remove from Home
screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > 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 Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to Remove
from Home screen at the top of the screen.
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it is selected, 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 Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption
and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate
Battery saver to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how
much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your
battery last longer.
To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. An overview appears showing battery
usage data and an estimated battery time.
3
Review the information, then proceed as required, for example, uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
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To view how much battery power applications use
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Select an application and review its battery consumption via App info > Battery
usage.
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 until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To View your Screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downward, and then tap the screenshot you want to
view.
You can also view your screenshots in the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your
device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or
record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are
automatically saved in Album.
Shortcuts and folders overview
1 Minimize/Restore the sc reen recording window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Record your screen with audio
5 Access the screen recording settings
6 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
3
After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function
starts and a timer button is displayed.
4
To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1
When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a
viewfinder for the front camera.
2
To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
3
To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
4
To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap .
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