User guide Xperia™ Tablet Z SGP321/SGP351
Contents Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................6 Getting started...............................................................................7 Device overview.................................................................................7 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the device on and off ...........................................................9 Setup guide....................
Messaging....................................................................................41 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................41 Text and multimedia message options............................................42 Google Talk™ .................................................................................42 Email.............................................................................................44 Getting started with Email..........................
Viewing online albums.....................................................................76 Movies..........................................................................................78 About Movies...................................................................................78 Using Movies...................................................................................78 Video Unlimited™........................................................................80 About Video Unlimited™.........
Status and notification icons overview..........................................110 Application overview......................................................................111 Important information.................................................................113 Important information leaflet..........................................................113 Limitations to services and features..............................................113 Water resistance..................................................
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Getting started Device overview 1 Light sensor 2 Front camera 3 Speaker A 4 Speaker B 5 Charging dock connector 6 Volume key 7 Notification light 8 Power key 9 Headset jack 10 Microphone 11 Infrared sensor 12 Main camera 13 Speaker B (same as 4) 14 Port for charger/USB cable 15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover 16 SIM card slot 17 Memory card slot 18 Speaker A (same as 3) 19 NFC™ detection area 7 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Assembly To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot. 1 2 3 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom side of the device, then detach the memory card cover. Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound. Reattach the memory card cover. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
1 2 3 4 5 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the bottom side of the device, then detach the cover. Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder. Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the micro SIM card facing up. Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
1 2 3 To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. until the options menu opens. It may take a while for the device to shut down. 1 2 To force the device to shut down Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds. After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device turns off automatically.
You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™. Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account Synchronise your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times. Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world.
Getting to know your device Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen. • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel. Home • Go to the Home screen. Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications. Small apps launcher • Tap to open a list of all small apps. Small app shortcut • Tap to launch a pre-selected small app. You can create a shortcut for any small app by touching and holding a small app icon in the small apps launcher.
To charge your device 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 lights up when charging starts. When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards.
• applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power. Close and exit applications that you are not using. Lower the screen display brightness level. Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music.
1 2 3 To activate Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate. 1 2 3 To deactivate Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Tap next to Low battery mode. 1 2 3 4 5 To change the settings for Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode. Adjust the settings as desired.
To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.
To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your device has a sensor that detects light. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. Using the lockscreen On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking the screen.
shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen, and add or delete a pane as necessary. The items in the bar at the top of the screen are always available for quick access. • To go to the Home screen Press . • To browse the Home screen Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 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 .
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen. 1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
1 2 3 To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen 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 To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
Opening and closing applications • To open an application From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. • To close an application Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off.
• To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. 1 2 1 2 To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option. To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen.
• To close the Notification panel Press . • To open a running application from the Notification panel Tap the icon for the running application to open it. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Setting your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 3 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 4 Shift to the moveable small keyboard. 5 Enter a space. 6 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised. 7 Display numbers and symbols. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device.
• 1 2 1 2 To enter a carriage return When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return. To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. 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.
Keyboard settings You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard, such as writing language and automatic correction. • 1 2 3 To access the on-screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap then tap next to International keyboard. in the status bar, To add a writing language for text input in the status bar, When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap then tap next to International keyboard. Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.
• To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. Adjusting the sound settings You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent mode. 1 2 To set your device to silent mode Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap . appears in the status bar. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound.
1 2 3 To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. 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.
1 2 3 To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. Using S-Force Front Surround 3D Use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology from Sony to get the best sound from your device for watching movies. This technology creates a realistic 3D surround sound using your device's speakers.
Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings: • • • For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away. In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your device.
Controlling data usage Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for your device to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual applications. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. 1 2 1 2 3 To access data usage settings From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Network Mode. Select a network mode. 1 2 3 4 To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode > Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.
Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account on your device on page 45. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Google Play™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Play Store. .
1 2 3 4 5 To clear all cache for an application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. Tap Clear cache. It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications. 1 2 3 4 5 To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application that you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.
Contacts About Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your device and synchronise them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support synchronisation.
your contacts to your new device using that account. For more detailed information about synchronisation, see Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 96. 1 2 3 To synchronise contacts on your device with a synchronisation account From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync with that account, tap the account, then tap , and tap Sync now.
Contacts screen overview 1 Shortcut tabs 2 Search for contacts 3 Create a contact 4 Edit a contact's details 5 Open more options 6 Contact details display area 7 Tap a contact to view its details 8 Contact's thumbnail 9 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on your device.
1 2 3 To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.
1 2 To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Favourite. . Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. 1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done. Tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Back up. Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card. When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported.
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done. 4 To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
1 2 To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. 1 2 To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ appears in the status bar. When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 43 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™ applications. Using email accounts 1 2 3 To set up an email account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. 1 2 To open the Gmail™ application From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gmail .
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done. To reply to an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap Reply or Reply all.
Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It colour-codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story. The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.
"WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and your device.
Using the "WALKMAN" application 1 2 3 To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share. • • To change tracks When a track is playing, tap or . When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right. • To pause a track Tap .
1 2 3 To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. 1 2 3 To "Like" a track on Facebook™ While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™.
Overview of My music 1 2 3 1 Browse audio by track 2 Go back to the current track 3 Browse by album 4 Browse your music by artist 5 Browse all playlists 6 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels 9 Browse your favourite playlists To add a shortcut to a track In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the track for which you want to
Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. • To enable the SensMe™ channels application In My music, tap , then tap Download music info. This application requires a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 3 To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. 1 2 To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears. 1 2 3 4 To delete a playlist In My music, then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete default playlists.
Music services TrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
1 2 3 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History, then tap a track title. In the track information screen, tap , then tap Delete. Tap Yes. Music Unlimited™ Using Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection.
FM radio About the FM 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 radio sound to the speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically.
1 Favourites list 2 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application 3 Radio on/off button 4 View menu options 5 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 6 A saved faviourte channel 7 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 8 Tuning dial 9 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 10 Tuned frequency 11 Swtich between speaker or headphone mode Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites.
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations, switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality. 1 2 3 To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open, press . Tap Enable stereo sound. To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono sound.
Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for self-portraits.
1 2 3 To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. 1 2 3 To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera. To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as 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 green 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.
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other. Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3104×2328(4:3) 7 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Launch only (video camera) After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Off Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 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.
Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken. 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you have taken. 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken. Off The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.
Using the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. To customise the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.
Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos. On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. On (2 s.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.
Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. 69 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Album About Album Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
Overview of Pictures tab 1 2 3 4 • 1 2 3 1 Grid view of photos and videos. 2 View menu options. 3 Scroll up or down to view content. 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by . Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video.
Overview of My albums tab 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 View photos and videos on Facebook™. 2 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. 3 View photos and videos in Picasa™. 4 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera. 5 View your photos in globe mode. 6 View your photos on a map. 7 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. 8 View all photos with faces. 9 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
• 1 2 1 2 3 When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow.
1 2 3 4 To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to open the map screen. Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map. To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo. When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer. When a photo is geotagged, to view the photo on a map. 1 2 appears along with location information.
are photos that contain location-specific information. If photos are not already geotagged, you can geotag them manually in Album. Overview of Maps tab 1 Search a location on the map. 2 View menu options. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
1 2 3 1 2 To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue. Drag the photo to the new location. You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 • To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect. 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.
Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve downloaded to your device. The Movies 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. Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies. . Overview of Movies 1 All video categories available on your device. 2 Browse all movies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Tap , then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked. Open the Movies or TV shows tab and browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about. Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info. In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the keyboard.
Video Unlimited™ About Video Unlimited™ Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) or PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions. 1 2 To open Video Unlimited™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.
Web browser About the web browser 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. Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . 82 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Tap . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. The Wi-Fi® network name may be indicated as SSID, ESSID or Access Point. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Tap the status bar to open the Notifcation panel. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WiFi® network in order for content to be shared.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a media server. Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. A notification appears in the status bar of your device.
render, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
1 2 3 4 To edit the information for a device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Touch and hold the name of the device that you want to edit, then tap Edit device information. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file or contact.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap , then find and tap . Tap the My music tab to open the music library. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function. Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear. Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
1 2 3 4 To unpair a Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Unpair. Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers.
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and management of 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're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect. Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. 4 To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode From your Home screen, tap .
Connecting your device to a TV set Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices. You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
Smart Connect About Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use it to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
8 To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information. Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device. Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and calendar entries.
To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 98 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Maps and locations About location services Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.
1 2 To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services. • To learn more about Google Maps™ When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help. Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™ Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your location and other information with them.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap Select an option. 1 2 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Mark the relevant checkboxes to select the calendars that you want to view. 1 2 3 4 5 6 , then find and tap Calendar.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Set time and adjust the time by scrolling up or down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour. 1 2 3 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock.
• To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right. 103 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 To download the PC Companion application from your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion. 1 2 3 4 To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
To view your IMEI number SIM card protection The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your device will still work with a new SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by your network operator.
1 2 3 4 To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup. The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your device.
1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Next. Tap Slide. 2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap OK.
Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or connect to the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off; search for available Bluetooth™ devices; make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™ devices; and pair your device to other Bluetooth™ devices. Data usage Keep track of your data usage details over a specified period of time.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can display CPU usage on the Home screen or set your device to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About tablet View information about your device, such as the model number. You can also update your software to the latest version.
New email message New text message or multimedia message An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images.
Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info. Use the Support application to access user support in the device.
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. 1 2 To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
All compatible accessories, including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices, micro USB cables, micro SIM cards and microSD™ cards are not dust and water resistant on their own. Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device. If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer to our Customer support service for help.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content.
Index A accounts ..................................................................10 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11 Facebook™ .....................................................11 Google™ .........................................................10 adjusting volume .....................................................49 Airplane mode .........................................................28 alarm ......................................................................
GPS .........................................................................99 H headset ....................................................................29 Home screen ...........................................................17 customising .....................................................19 I icons ......................................................................110 in the camera ...................................................66 importing SIM contacts ................................
stereo sound ...................................................58 visualizer ..........................................................56 radio sound .............................................................57 receiving items using Bluetooth™ ...........................91 recently used applications window .........................21 recommending music ..............................................50 recommending photos and videos ..........................77 recording videos ...........................
W "WALKMAN" application adding tracks to playlists ................................52 creating playlists .............................................52 deleting tracks .................................................49 minimising .......................................................49 overview ..........................................................48 playing tracks in random order .......................52 playlists ...........................................................52 using ................
