User guide Xperia™ Z4 Tablet SGP771
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................ 6 Assembly........................................................................................... 7 Starting your device for the first time.................................................
Basic settings...............................................................................39 Accessing settings........................................................................... 39 Sound, ringtone and volume ...........................................................39 Managing notifications.....................................................................40 SIM card protection ........................................................................ 41 Screen settings.........................
Calling from a message................................................................... 68 Messaging settings.......................................................................... 68 Instant messaging and video chat................................................... 68 Email.............................................................................................69 Setting up email...............................................................................
Movie Creator................................................................................ 100 Connectivity............................................................................... 102 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............102 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly...............................102 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................ 103 Connecting your device to USB peripherals..................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z4 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 5.0.2 software version. If you're not sure which software version is running on your device, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 120 . 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet. Overview 1. Headset jack* 9. GPS antenna 2.
Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. To insert the nano SIM card If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Press the nano SIM card holder inwards and then release it immediately so that it slides out. Place the nano SIM card in the holder.
To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 3 4 5 Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Press the nano SIM card holder inwards and then release it quickly from its slot. Remove the nano SIM card. Push the nano SIM card holder back into the nano SIM card slot until you hear a clicking sound. Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. To insert a memory card 1 2 3 Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
To remove the memory card 1 2 3 Turn off the device and detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. 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.
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. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. 1 2 3 To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
1 2 3 4 Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times. If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port. To charge your device 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 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. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
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. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication.
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.
• 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. 1 2 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .
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. 1 2 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. • To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites 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 to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background.
1 2 To download a small app From the favourites bar, tap , then tap and tap . 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 move a widget Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new location. To remove a widget Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to . Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. 1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 3 To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Queue background data Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined intervals. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate a power saving mode. 1 2 3 To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management . To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name and tap the on-off switch to activate the chosen mode, if necessary.
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.
To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. • 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 panel .
3 1 2 Sound – Allow all interruptions To set priority interruptions From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions. For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see Managing notifications on page 40 . Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted Silent mode Only allow priority interruptions Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
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 in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. 1 2 3 4 To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap .
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Use the Music application to organise and play music, audio books and podcasts. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
7 To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE. 1 2 3 4 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right. Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
useful when you are out and about and don’t have a mobile or Wi-Fi® connection on your tablet. Before you use tethering with Xperia Link™, make sure the Xperia Link™ application is installed and set up on both devices. Also, your Xperia™ phone must have a camera with auto focus. The Xperia Link™ application is only supported by Xperia™ phones running the Android™ 4.0 software version or higher. If the Xperia Link™ application is not pre-installed on your Xperia™ phone, you can download it from Google Play™.
1 2 3 4 5 To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Set mobile data limit to the right, then tap OK. To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value. Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
1 2 3 4 5 To set time intervals for priority interruptions From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Days. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK. To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK. Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen.
(Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. 1 2 3 4 To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device. 1 2 3 4 To remove a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. Drag the slider to the right. Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimised.
1 2 3 4 5 To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now. To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream and select an option. Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen.
Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. See Personalising the onscreen keyboard on page 51 . 1 2 3 4 To change the language From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens.
1 2 3 To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos. 1 2 3 To enhance the sound output manually From your Home screen, tap .
Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users.
1 2 3 4 To set up the guest user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller and moveable version of the onscreen keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap select accordingly.
1 2 • To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes. To use the magnifier When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
To select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 2 3 4 5 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language. Select a keyboard layout variant. Tap OK to confirm. 52 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on page 68 .
1 2 3 4 To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. 1 2 To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 3 To enable automatic answering From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
Ongoing calls 1 Enter numbers during a call 2 Toggle sound to a Bluetooth® headset 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 5 Make a second call 6 End a call Your device does not have an ear speaker. Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during a call. • To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press .
1 2 3 To view call log options From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. Tap . You can also access general call settings using the instructions above. Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, for example, to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To forward calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail. Tap > .
1 2 3 4 5 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above. 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
1 2 3 4 To make an emergency call while the device is locked To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . Touch and hold the phone icon , then drag it to the right. The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Enter the emergency number and tap . 60 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap Done.
Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application. 1 2 3 To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. Tap . 1 2 To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Favorites.
1 2 3 To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact > Unlink. . Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See Transferring contacts on page 61 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device. 1 2 3 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.. Tap OK.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 29 . The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To read a received message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
1 2 3 To search for messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Search. Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from a message 1 2 1 2 3 4 To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap Tap a conversation and tap , then find and tap , then tap . . To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
1 2 3 4 5 To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Archive an email message 4 Delete an email message 5 Mark an email message as unread 6 Move an email message to a folder 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages 9 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help. 72 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Music Transferring music to your device • • • There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 125 . If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Music home screen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
• • To return to the Music home screen When the Music home screen menu is open, tap Home. When the Music home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. 1 2 To update your music with the latest information From the Music home screen, tap . Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music. The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
1 2 3 4 To delete a playlist Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music 1 2 3 To share a song From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
1 Create an online TrackID™ profile 2 View current music charts 3 View TrackID™ options 4 Tap the TrackID™ home screen to view artist information for a song 5 Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 1 2 3 To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap .
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible results.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Front camera 3 Main camera screen 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Adjust capturing mode settings 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Switch between the front and main camera 9 Display all settings To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon left. After the camera opens, tap .
• When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap To stop recording, tap . • . To resume recording, tap To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release your finger. . .
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them.
Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos. AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos.
AR mask Use the AR mask feature to mask a selfie of your face with facial features from another human or from an animal. For example, you can fuse your face with the face of a friend to make amusing hybrid selfies. 1 2 3 4 5 To use the AR mask feature Activate the camera. Tap , then select . Point the camera towards a face, then select the mask that you want to apply. To take a photo, first tap to hide all masks, then tap .
Touch Block You can disable the touch screen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera. White balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range.
You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (0.5 sec.) Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Video camera settings 1 2 3 4 5 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap , then select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1980×1080 pixels.
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp.
Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap , then tap Video > Just once. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 1 2 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . 1 2 To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option and edit as desired.
1 2 3 4 To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide.
1 2 3 4 5 To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
1 2 3 4 1 2 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. . To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map. Tap OK. To change the map view • When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application.
Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Video application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer. There are several ways to transfer your content: • • • Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 125 .
1 2 To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. 1 2 3 To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications. 1 2 3 To disable Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > All. Find and tap Movie Creator > Disable.
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device using either an MHL or an HDMI cable to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application plays media files stored on your device and displays them on TVs and other devices. MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are sold separately.
1 2 3 4 5 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Under Send, tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices.
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content received from your device. A TV with DLNA features or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher are examples of DMR devices. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information. Content secured with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA™ technology.
1 2 3 4 To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device. From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app such as File Commander. You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone.
device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To create a Smart Connect™ event From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
1 2 3 4 To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming. 1 2 3 To activate data roaming From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
• To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 1 2 3 4 To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. 1 2 3 To display birthdays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings.
7 Add a new alarm 8 Open date and time settings for the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag to the right. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap .
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you transfer photos, videos and music between your device and a computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: • • • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8.
1 2 3 4 To download and install a system update from the Notification panel If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download. When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it is closed, then tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device Make sure you have an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate. 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. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’t have one.
1 2 3 4 To deactivate Protection by my Xperia From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia. Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation. To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • • • • • • • Always have more than 500 MB of free internal storage available. Close down running applications that you are not using. Clear the cache memory for all applications. Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use. Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full.
Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device.
1 2 3 4 5 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 To back up content manually If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Backup & Restore. If prompted, tap Back up locally. Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up. Tap Back up.
1 2 3 To run all diagnostic tests From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. 1 2 To view details about your device From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information such as music and pictures from your internal storage, mark the relevant checkbox. Tap Reset tablet. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
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