Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712 User Guide
User guide
Xperia
SGP712
™
Z4 Tablet
Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide......................................................................... 6
Overview............................................................................................. 6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen protection................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 7
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................8
Charging Your Device......................................................................... 9
Device security............................................................................. 11
Making sure your device is protected................................................ 11
Screen lock....................................................................................... 11
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................13
Finding the identification number of your device................................ 16
Finding a lost device .........................................................................17
Learning the basics...................................................................... 19
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 19
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 20
Home screen.................................................................................... 20
Application screen.............................................................................21
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 22
Small apps........................................................................................ 23
Widgets............................................................................................ 24
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................ 24
Background and Themes.................................................................. 25
Battery and power management....................................................... 26
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 26
Recording your screen...................................................................... 26
Notifications...................................................................................... 27
Icons in the status bar....................................................................... 29
Application Overview.........................................................................30
Downloading applications............................................................32
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 32
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 32
Internet and networks.................................................................. 33
Browsing the web............................................................................. 33
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 33
Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 34
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................35
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Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 36
Synchronizing with Online Accounts.................................................. 36
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® .....................36
Basic settings...............................................................................38
Accessing settings............................................................................ 38
Sound volume ..................................................................................38
Do not disturb mode settings............................................................ 39
Screen settings................................................................................. 40
Application settings........................................................................... 41
Resetting Your Applications.............................................................. 42
Daydream......................................................................................... 43
Language settings.............................................................................43
Date and time................................................................................... 43
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................44
Super-Vivid Mode............................................................................. 44
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 44
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 45
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 45
Typing text................................................................................... 48
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 48
Entering text using voice input...........................................................49
Editing text........................................................................................ 49
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 50
Contacts ......................................................................................52
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 52
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 53
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................53
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 54
Sending contact information..............................................................55
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 55
Backing Up Contacts........................................................................ 55
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email................................................................................ 57
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 57
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 58
Email account settings...................................................................... 59
Gmail™.............................................................................................59
Music ...........................................................................................61
Transferring music to your device ..................................................... 61
Listening to music............................................................................. 61
Music home screen menu................................................................. 62
Playlists.............................................................................................63
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Sharing music................................................................................... 64
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 64
Recognizing music with TrackID™.................................................... 64
FM radio....................................................................................... 66
Listening to the Radio....................................................................... 66
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 67
Sound settings.................................................................................. 67
Camera.........................................................................................68
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................68
Face detection.................................................................................. 69
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 69
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................70
General camera settings................................................................... 70
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 73
Video camera settings....................................................................... 76
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 80
Viewing photos and videos................................................................80
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........................................ 81
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................82
Editing videos with the Video editor application................................. 83
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................83
Album home screen menu................................................................ 84
Viewing your photos on a map.......................................................... 84
Videos.......................................................................................... 86
Watching videos in the Video application...........................................86
Transferring video content to your device ......................................... 87
Managing video content.................................................................... 87
Movie Creator................................................................................... 87
Connectivity................................................................................. 89
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable................. 89
Mirroring the Screen of your Device Wirelessly.................................. 89
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices................................ 90
Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals..................................... 92
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller.......................................................................................... 93
NFC.................................................................................................. 93
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................ 95
Smart apps and features that save you time............................... 98
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™............. 98
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................... 99
Travel and maps.........................................................................101
Using location services....................................................................101
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Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 101
Airplane mode.................................................................................101
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 103
Calendar......................................................................................... 103
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 104
Support and maintenance..........................................................106
Support for your device................................................................... 106
Computer Tools.............................................................................. 106
Updating your device...................................................................... 107
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 108
Managing files using a computer..................................................... 109
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 110
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device....................................... 112
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 112
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................113
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines............................................ 114
Limitations to services and features.................................................114
Legal information.............................................................................114
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the
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
on the 107 page.
Xperia™ Z4 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If
Updating your device
To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
Overview
1. Headset jack*
2. Memory card slot cover
3. Light sensor
4. Front camera lens
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Charger/USB port
7. Speaker
8. Speaker
Your device supports headsets with a standard 3.5 mm 3-pin or 5- pin headphone plug. The
headset jack also supports 4-pin plugs as long as the headphone plug uses the CTIA
standard.
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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
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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.
To Remove the Memory Card
1
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Push the memory card inward, 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
card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Settings > Storage > Unmount SD
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
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
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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
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.
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 Home screen, 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
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www.google.com/accounts
.
Charging Your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should only be replaced by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on
how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be
quite low. 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. To read more about how to improve the battery performance, see
Battery and power management
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth and shake the
device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downward. Repeat the procedure if
moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port after
the port has completely dried.
To dry the USB port
on the 26page.
1
Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.
2
With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device
vigorously at least 15 times.
3
If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.
4
Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.
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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 that your device is
protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™
account on 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
page 11 .
•
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 erase a lost device.
For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 17 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
When your device is protected, you need to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information depending on the
protection features you are using. Below are examples of protection features and some
of the required credentials:
Screen lock
on page 8 .
on
Factory Data
Reset protection
Protection by my
Xperia
Android™
Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion softw are 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 unlock 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 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
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– 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.
If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™
device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS
accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company
or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change 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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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.
Finding a lost device
on the 17
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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.
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.
using any Internet-connected device.
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 Home screen, 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.
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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.
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
you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a
Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass
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the added security of a 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, for example, 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.
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 Home screen, 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.
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To Add 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 Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
To Edit Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Home screen, 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
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Home screen, 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
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, 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
To Edit a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, 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.
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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.
Select this location.
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To Remove a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside Off to the right, then tap Continue.
Using On-body Detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviors:
•
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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. 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.
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To View the Device ID Number on the Label Tray
1
Detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Place your fingernail just under the tip on the label tray, then drag out the tray. The
ID number is displayed on the tray.
To View the Device ID Number via the Device Settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status.
3
Scroll to IDID to view the ID number.
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 or at
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
•
Remotely lock the device.
•
Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries/regions.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
, you can:
To Activate the Protection by my Xperia Service on Your Device
1
Make sure you have an active data connection.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
4
If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with
the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap
Accept.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’ t
have one.
6
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
To verify that the Protection by my Xperia service can locate your device after you activate the
service, go to
set up on your device.
If you are using 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.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the Google™ account that you have
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Lockdown Mode
Lockdown mode is a feature of the Protection by my Xperia service. It gets enabled
when unusual activity is detected on your device. Once your device goes into lockdown
mode, you must sign in to your Google™ account to reactivate your device and recover
it from lockdown mode.
To prevent your device from being used or sold by thieves, lockdown mode does the
following:
•
Stops or disables all running applications.
•
Limits access to notifications.
•
Disables USB and Bluetooth® connections.
If you delete your Google™ account permanently via your Google™ Account Settings page at
https://myaccount.google.com , it becomes impossible to recover your device from lockdown
mode or deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service. If, for some reason, you delete your
Google™ account in this way, you only have a limited amount of time in which to restore it.
Actions that trigger lockdown mode
Lockdown mode is triggered in the following situations:
•
During a factory reset procedure.
•
When Xperia™ Companion is used to w ipe out user data.
•
When the Google™ account that was used to activate Protection by my Xperia on your
device gets removed from your device (but not permanently deleted).
•
When someone removes or tampers with security features on your device, for example,
when someone tries to input the credentials for the Google™ account that you’ve used
to activate Protection by my Xperia on your device but fails more than three times in a
row.
If you don't want lockdown mode to get triggered by any of the above actions or situations,
you can deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service.
To Recover the Device from Lockdown Mode
1
On the lockdown screen, tap Authenticate.
2
To complete the recovery procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was
used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
Make sure you have a working Internet connection when recovering your device from
lockdown mode.
To Deactivate Protection by my Xperia
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia.
3
Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation.
4
To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to
activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
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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
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Scroll up or down a list.
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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 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 11 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 Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
•
Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
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.
Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
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.
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To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
Own order is selected under Sort apps.
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 Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
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 that you want to uninstall, 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.
to exit, while
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1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to acc ess applications or w idgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•
Tap and then tap .
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.
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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.
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. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, 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 is selected, then release the widget. If the widget
can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and
resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To Move a Widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it is selected, 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.
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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 customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap 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 different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
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 Home screen, 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.
To view how much battery power applications use
1
From your Home screen, 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 downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening 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
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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 .
To view recent screen recordings
•
Drag the status bar downward, then tap to view the most recent recordings of
your screen.
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 lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•
Tap .
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To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Quick settings for interruptions
There are three modes available for interruptions on your device:
Total silence, Priority
only, and Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can
interrupt you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority
notifications during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a
nap. You can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing
the volume key up or down.
1 Total silence – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off
Priority only – Only allow p riority interruptions
2
3
Sound – Allow all interruptions
To set priority interruptions
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > @*android:string/
zen_mode_feature_name.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
page 27 .
Notifications
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.
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When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable the Notification Light
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
Battery saver is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
Silent mode
Only allow priority interruptions
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign- in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices
Depending on your service provider and/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 Homescreen, 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.
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Notification Icons
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Perform a basic setup guide of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
A new Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning
Error message
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.
To block an application from sending notifications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
Drag the slider beside Block all to the right.
Application Overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage
bookmarks, text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
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