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Xperia Z4 SGP712
User Manual
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Sony SGP712, Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4 SGP712 User Manual

User guide
Xperia™ Z4 Tablet
SGP712
Contents
About this User guide........................................................................ 6
Overview............................................................................................ 6
Assembly........................................................................................... 7
Screen protection...............................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Making sure your device is protected..............................................10
Screen lock...................................................................................... 10
Unlocking your device automatically............................................... 11
Finding the identification number of your device.............................15
Finding a lost device ....................................................................... 16
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................18
Locking and unlocking the screen................................................... 19
Home screen....................................................................................19
Navigating applications....................................................................21
Application screen........................................................................... 22
Small apps....................................................................................... 23
Widgets............................................................................................24
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 25
Background and themes..................................................................26
Taking a screenshot......................................................................... 26
Recording your screen.....................................................................26
Notifications..................................................................................... 27
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 29
Applications overview...................................................................... 31
Charging your device.......................................................................33
Battery and power management..................................................... 34
Updating your device.......................................................................35
Maintenance using a computer....................................................... 36
Storage and memory....................................................................... 37
Backing up and restoring content....................................................38
Downloading applications from Google Play™............................... 42
Downloading applications from other sources................................ 42
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Browsing the web............................................................................ 43
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................43
Tethering with Xperia Link™............................................................ 45
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................46
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 47
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................47
Accessing settings...........................................................................49
Sound volume.................................................................................. 49
Do not disturb mode........................................................................ 50
Screen settings................................................................................ 51
Application settings......................................................................... 52
Resetting your applications............................................................. 53
Screen saver.................................................................................... 54
Language settings............................................................................54
Date and time...................................................................................55
X-Reality™ for mobile...................................................................... 55
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................55
Enhancing the sound output............................................................56
Noise cancellation............................................................................56
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................57
On-screen keyboard........................................................................ 59
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 60
Editing text....................................................................................... 60
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................62
Adding and editing contacts............................................................62
Transferring contacts....................................................................... 63
Favourites........................................................................................ 64
Sending contact information............................................................64
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 65
Backing up contacts........................................................................ 65
Setting up email............................................................................... 66
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................66
Organising your email messages.....................................................67
Email account settings.....................................................................68
Gmail™............................................................................................ 68
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Transferring music to your device....................................................70
Listening to music............................................................................70
Music menu..................................................................................... 71
Playlists............................................................................................ 72
Sharing music.................................................................................. 73
Enhancing the sound....................................................................... 73
Recognising music with TrackID™.................................................. 73
Listening to the radio....................................................................... 74
Favourite radio channels..................................................................76
Radio sound settings....................................................................... 76
Taking photos and recording videos................................................77
General camera settings.................................................................. 78
Still camera settings.........................................................................82
Video camera settings..................................................................... 85
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................87
Sharing and managing photos and videos...................................... 88
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................89
Editing videos with the Video editor application..............................89
Hiding photos and videos................................................................ 90
Album home screen menu............................................................... 90
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 91
The Video application...................................................................... 93
Transferring video content to your device....................................... 94
Managing video content.................................................................. 94
Movie Creator.................................................................................. 94
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable..............96
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly.................................96
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.............................. 97
Connecting your device to USB accessories.................................. 99
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless
controller.......................................................................................... 99
NFC................................................................................................100
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................102
Overview of Smart Connect...........................................................105
Managing accessories................................................................... 106
Using the News Suite application..................................................106
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Google Search & Now....................................................................106
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 107
Using location services.................................................................. 108
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 108
Airplane mode................................................................................108
Calendar.........................................................................................110
Alarm and clock............................................................................. 111
Magnification gesture.................................................................... 114
Font size.........................................................................................114
Display size.................................................................................... 114
Colour correction........................................................................... 114
TalkBack.........................................................................................114
Mono audio.................................................................................... 115
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode............................................................. 115
Switch Access............................................................................... 115
Support application....................................................................... 117
Help in menus and applications.....................................................117
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................117
Restarting, resetting and repairing.................................................117
Help us improve our software........................................................119
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines.............................................119
Recycling your device....................................................................119
Legal information........................................................................... 119
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z4 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.
System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
on page 35.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To find the model number and name of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap
.
The device model number and name are displayed.
Limitations to services and features
Some of the services and features described in this User guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the mobile network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
Overview
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1. Headset jack*
2. Nano SIM and memory card slot cover
3. Light sensor
4. Front camera lens
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Charger/USB port
7. Speaker
8. Speaker
9. GPS antenna
10. Microphone
11. Second Wi-Fi antenna area
12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13. Main camera
14. NFC™ detection area
15. Power key
16. Volume/Zoom key
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
Detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a clicking sound.
3
Re-attach the memory card slot cover.
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To remove the memory card
1
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
3
Re-attach the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card, 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 protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
It is 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, see
Charging your device
on page 33.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
To turn on the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the screen flashes.
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.
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™.
•
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorised 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
http://support.google.com
.
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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Account sync > 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 create a Google account using the setup guide when you
first start your device,
or go online later and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
To remove a Google™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
3
Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.
4
Tap
> Remove account.
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available.
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Device security
Making sure your device is protected
Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.
These options are as follows:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped.
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Factory Data Reset protection
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
Protection by my Xperia
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Android™ Device Manager
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Software repair
If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.
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 as an owner. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.
Screen lock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
There are several screen lock options available. 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 Home screen.
•
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 lock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock
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screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the United States.
For more settings for each screen lock type tap beside Screen lock.
To change your screen lock type
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & 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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Unlocking your device automatically
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
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.
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
•
Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC
device is connected.
•
Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
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On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device with
you.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.
To enable Smart Lock
1
Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so.
2
From your Home screen, tap
.
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
4
Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
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 these credentials whenever you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
To set up trusted face
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face.
3
Tap SET UP > NEXT, follow the instructions on your device.
To set up trusted voice
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice.
3
Follow the instruction on your device.
Keeping your device unlocked while you’re carrying it
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following behaviours:
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer being carried, it locks automatically.
•
The 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 another non-land based vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so make 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.
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 or disable On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To disable the function tap the slider beside On.
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Connecting to trusted devices
You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lock screen 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, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.
To add a trusted Bluetooth® device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
3
In the Smart lock menu tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > Bluetooth
4
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected and paired devices, then tap YES, ADD
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 Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
3
Tap the device that you want to remove.
4
Tap Remove trusted device.
To add a trusted NFC device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
3
Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a possibility that 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 whether 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 up to 100 metres.
Connecting to trusted places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen 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.
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To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery­saving 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 areas that you have added as a trusted locations. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 metres. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
6
To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device searches for the entered location.
To edit your home location
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6
Select your home location.
7
Tap Edit.
8
In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
3
Tap Edit > .
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
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6
Tap Add trusted place.
7
To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location.
8
Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
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To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
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To edit a custom place
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4
From your Home screen, tap .
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6
Select the place that you want to edit.
7
Tap Edit Address.
8
To enter another location, tap the
and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
9
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To remove a custom place
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6
Select the place that you want to remove.
7
Tap Delete.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique identification number. You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device.
To view your IMEI number on the label strip
1
Open the cover for the memory card slot.
2
Remove the Memory Card tray. Place a fingernail or other object with a long, fine tip under the edge of the label strip, then drag the strip outwards. The IMEI
number is displayed on the strip.
You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering
*#06#.
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > IMEI information.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can:
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
•
Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it.
•
Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.
To activate Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > ACTIVATE.
4
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap ACCEPT.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
6
To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the Google™ account that you are
using on your device.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
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 Protection by my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
•
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 sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner.
2
Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
5
Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions.
6
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device administrator.
7
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using
your Google™ account.
You can also activate Android™ Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device administrators.
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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 web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.
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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 upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock
on page 10.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
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 twenty 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 is currently displayed.
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1 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes
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 twenty 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 any area on your Home screen.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top left corner of the screen.
When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see
Google Search & Now
on page 106.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick the panes all the way to the right or left, then tap
.
When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see
Google Search & Now
on page 106.
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any 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 on the top right corner of the pane.
Home screen settings
You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings. For example, you can adjust the size of icons on your Home screen.
To disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen
Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from
Settings
> Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
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1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by .
3
Tap the relevant application, then tap Disable if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while 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 Small apps – Open small apps window
2 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications
3 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
4 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window
5 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To quickly switch between recently used applications
•
Quickly press twice.
To close all the recently used applications
•
Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL.
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, tap .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Split screen mode
Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
1 Application 1
2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows
3 Application 2
4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application
5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen
6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
Not all applications support split screen mode.
To use split screen mode
1
Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.
2
Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then tap and hold . The application will be assigned to the first part of the split screen.
3
Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list.
4
If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the centre.
5
To exit split screen mode, tap and hold
while the split screen windows are
displayed.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, 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 enable or disable the recommended apps listings
The first time you access the application screen you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below:
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1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap .
2
Tap the App recommendations slider.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications or simply swipe down on the Application screen or Home screen.
2
Enter the name of the application that 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 the device 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 it.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen
Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from
Settings
> Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are then indicated by .
2
Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that can 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 open the small apps window from the recently used applications screen. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2
Tap SMALL APPS.
3
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
To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2
Tap SMALL APPS.
3
Tap .
4
Tap .
5
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 minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom of the screen.
Some small apps can be minimised by tapping the icon.
To remove a small app
1
Tap
.
2
Find and tap SMALL APPS.
3
Tap .
4
Tap Uninstall small app, then choose the small app you want to remove.
5
Tap OK.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2
Tap SMALL APPS, then tap
.
3
Tap .
4
Select a widget.
5
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
To rename a widget
1
To open the recently used applications screen, tap
.
2
Tap SMALL APPS.
3
Tap .
4
Tap Rename widget, then select the widget you want to rename.
5
Enter the name, then tap OK.
6
Tap
.
Not all widgets can be renamed.
To delete a widget
1
To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2
Tap SMALL APPS.
3
Tap
.
4
Tap Delete widget.
5
Select the icon of the widget you want to delete then tap OK.
6
Tap
.
Not all widgets can be deleted.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it. 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 the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, 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.
Shortcuts and folders overview
1 Access an application by using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to Remove from home screen on the top of the screen.
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To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until 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 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 themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
You can also change your Lock screen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Home screen and Lock screen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Choose an option:
•
To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.
•
To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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 the power key and volume down key at the same time.
To view your screenshot
1
Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.
2
Tap the screenshot.
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.
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Record screen window overview
1 Minimise/Restore the screen recording window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Record your screen with/without audio
5 Access 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
.
To view recent screen recordings
1
Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.
2
Tap the screen recording.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications
as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lock screen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upwards.
After opening the
Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the
status bar down again.
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To take action on a notification in the Notification panel
•
Tap the notification.
You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel. To change settings for notifications, simply swipe left or right on the notification, then tap .
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Swipe the notification left or right.
Not all notifications can be dismissed.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•
Simply tap to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap CLEAR ALL.
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
•
Swipe the notification left or right.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all
notifications are expandable.
Managing notifications on the lock screen
Show all notification content
Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.
Hide sensitive notification content
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.
Don't show notifications at all
You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
3
Tap , and then tap On the lock screen.
4
Select an option.
You can keep
notifications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this
feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.
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Setting the notification level for an app
Block all
Never receive notifications from the selected app.
Sounds and vibrations off
Receive notifications but without sound, vibration or peeking into view.
Interrupts in Priority only
Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
To set the notification level for an app
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
3
Select the desired app.
4
Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
To enable or disable the notification light
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Notifications >
.
3
Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.
If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.
Battery status
The battery is charging
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
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Do not disturb mode is activated
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
Notification icons
New email message
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
STAMINA mode is activated
Noise cancelling is on
Screenshot captured
New Hangouts™ chat message
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
A small app is running
A song is playing
The radio is on
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card
Warning
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
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