Sony SGP611 User manual

User guide
Xperia™Z3 Tablet Compact
SGP611/SGP612

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide........................................................................ 6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly........................................................................................... 7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen........................................................................... 14
Navigating applications....................................................................16
Small apps.......................................................................................16
Widgets............................................................................................17
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 18
Background and themes..................................................................19
Battery and power management..................................................... 20
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Recording your screen.....................................................................21
Notifications.....................................................................................22
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 24
Application overview........................................................................25
Downloading applications............................................................27
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................27
Downloading applications from other sources................................27
Internet and networks.................................................................. 28
Browsing the web............................................................................28
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................28
Tethering with Xperia Link™............................................................30
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................30
Synchronising data on your device..............................................32
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 32
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................32
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................33
Basic settings...............................................................................34
Accessing settings...........................................................................34
Sound volume .................................................................................34
Screen settings................................................................................36
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Daydream.........................................................................................37
Screen lock......................................................................................37
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................38
Language settings............................................................................42
Date and time...................................................................................42
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................43
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................43
Enhancing the sound output............................................................43
Noise cancellation............................................................................43
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................44
Typing text................................................................................... 47
On-screen keyboard........................................................................47
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 48
Editing text.......................................................................................48
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................49
Contacts ......................................................................................51
Transferring contacts.......................................................................51
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................52
Adding and editing contacts............................................................53
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................53
Favourites and groups.....................................................................55
Sending contact information............................................................55
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 55
Backing up contacts........................................................................56
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email...............................................................................57
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 57
Organising your email messages.....................................................58
Email account settings.....................................................................59
Gmail™............................................................................................59
Music ...........................................................................................61
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 61
Listening to music............................................................................61
Music home screen menu................................................................63
Playlists............................................................................................64
Sharing music..................................................................................64
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................64
Visualiser .........................................................................................65
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................65
FM radio.......................................................................................67
Listening to the radio.......................................................................67
Favourite radio channels..................................................................68
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Sound settings.................................................................................68
Camera.........................................................................................69
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 69
Face detection.................................................................................70
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................70
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 71
General camera settings..................................................................71
Still camera settings.........................................................................74
Video camera settings..................................................................... 78
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 81
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................81
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................82
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................83
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application.......................... 84
Hiding photos and videos................................................................84
Album home screen menu...............................................................85
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................86
Videos.......................................................................................... 88
Watching videos in the Video application........................................88
Transferring video content to your device ......................................89
Managing video content.................................................................. 89
Movie Creator.................................................................................. 90
Connectivity................................................................................. 91
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable..............91
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly.................................91
One-touch setup..............................................................................92
Connecting your device to USB accessories.................................. 92
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller..........................................................................................93
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................93
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................96
NFC..................................................................................................98
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................100
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........100
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................101
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 102
Travel and maps.........................................................................103
Using location services..................................................................103
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 103
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................103
Airplane mode................................................................................104
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Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 105
Calendar.........................................................................................105
Alarm and clock.............................................................................106
Accessibility............................................................................... 109
Magnification gestures...................................................................109
Large text.......................................................................................109
Colour correction...........................................................................109
TalkBack........................................................................................109
Support and maintenance..........................................................111
Support for your device.................................................................111
Computer tools..............................................................................111
Updating your device.....................................................................112
Finding a lost device .....................................................................113
Finding the identification number of your device...........................114
Memory and storage......................................................................114
Managing files using a computer...................................................116
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 117
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................119
Resetting your applications........................................................... 119
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................120
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................122
Recycling your device....................................................................123
Limitations to services and features..............................................123
Legal information........................................................................... 123
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android™ 5.1 software
version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can
check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device on page 112 .
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android™ version.
Overview
1 Charging/Notification light
2 Speaker
3 Front camera lens
4 Light sensor
5 Headset jack
6 Microphone
7 Power key
8 Volume/Zoom key
9 Speaker
10 Cover for charger/USB cable port
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11 Main camera lens
12 GPS antenna area
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Charging dock connector
15 Memory card slot cover
16 Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
17 Second Wi-Fi antenna area
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function
properly.
To insert a memory card
Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card.
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2Place 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.
3Re-attach the memory card cover.
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To remove the memory card
1Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot, or unmount
the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card .
2Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards
and then release it quickly.
3Draw the card outwards and remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide
on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want
to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•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 .
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
3Follow 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 .
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite
low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes
before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it
is charging. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
Battery and
power management
on page 20 .
To charge your device
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1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug 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.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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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.
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Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
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.
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Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen
to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
See Screen lock on page 37 .
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted
dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
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Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home
screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Home screen settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen.
For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of
icons.
To set your Home screen to auto rotate
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2Tap Icon size, then select an option.
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.
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To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick 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.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap .
2Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it becomes
selected, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the
icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
4Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Home screen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Home screen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
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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. If an
application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left
off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
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To open a small app
1To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1From the favourites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
To minimise a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To minimise a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the favourites bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets & Apps.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,
then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications
available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the
new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected,
then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the
folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes.
3Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove
or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of
your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and
adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last
longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that
you have not used for a long time.
3Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To view the estimated battery time
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power saving modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make
your battery last longer:
STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi® when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware
performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Low battery mode Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and
the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain
percentage. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
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.
To activate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management .
3To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name and tap the on-off
switch to activate the chosen mode, if necessary.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery
performance:
Extended standby Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® when the screen is
off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this
feature is active.
STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the
power key to check the time.
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