Sony SGPT11 Series Reference guide

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Download Help
guide (PDF file)
You can download the Help guide (PDF file) to the
tablet device and view it whenever you want [Details].
After downloading, select “helpguide_pdf.pdf” with the
Downloads app.
Sony Tablet
SGPT11 Series
Help Guide
This Help guide is for Android version 4.0.3 (release5).
Checking the Android Version
Updating Android to the Latest Version
Read This First
Using the Home Screen
List of Apps
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Account
Battery
Display
Home
Keyboard
Power
Settings
Strap
Text input
WPS
Widgets
Apps
Battery charge
Download
Internet
Main unit
Read this first
Specifications
Supplied items
Version
Wi-Fi
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Account
Battery
Browser
Data transfer
Download
Home
Keyboard
Memory space
Photos
Remote control
Search
Settings
Wi-Fi
Apps
Battery charge
Calculator
Display
E-mail
Internet
Lock
Music
Power
Reset
Security
Text input
Widgets
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Bluetooth
Controller
Data transfer
Internet
Settings
WPS
Computer
Cradle
Games
Main unit
USB
Wi-Fi
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Account
Battery
Bluetooth
Browser
Calendar
Computer
Controller
Data transfer
Download
Facebook
Games
Initialization
Memory space
Music
Power
Remote control
SD Memory card
Search
Settings
Twitter
Version
Backup
Battery charge
Books
Calculator
Clock
Contacts
Cradle
Display
E-mail
GPS
Home
Lock
Movies
Photos
Registration
Reset
SNS
Security
Synching
USB
Wi-Fi
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Account
Browser
Calendar
Contacts
Data transfer
Facebook
Internet
Movies
Photos
Remote control
Search
Videos
Books
Calculator
Clock
Controller
E-mail
Games
List of apps
Music
Registration
SNS
Twitter
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Apps
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Account
Battery charge
Chat
GPS
Initialization
Main unit
Photos
Read this first
SD Memory card
Specifications
Version
Battery
Bluetooth
Display
Games
Internet telephone
Movies
Power
Reset
Settings
Trademarks
Wi-Fi
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How to Use
Network / Internet
Tablet Device
Apps
Sony Tablet
SGPT11 Series
Help Guide
See the following URL for detailed FAQs.
For customers in the U.S.:
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT111USS/US
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT112USS/US
For customers in Canada:
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT111CAS/CA
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT112CAS/CA
For customers in Latin America (except Brazil):
http://www.sony.com/la/tabletsupport
For customers in Brazil:
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT111BRS/BR/
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Downloading the Help guide
You can download the PDF Help guide to your tablet device.
Install the Reader by Sony app or another PDF reader app to view the PDF file on your tablet
device.
1. Tap “Download Help guide (PDF file)” from the top page of the Help guide.
2. After downloading the Help guide has finished and appears on the status bar at the
bottom right of the screen, tap the status bar.
The notification panel is displayed.
3. Tap “helpguide_pdf.pdf.”
Select and tap an application with which to view the PDF file, and the Help guide will be
displayed.
Hint
You can also display the Help guide by tapping [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Downloads] and
selecting “helpguide_pdf.pdf.”
Related Topic
Searching for Apps
Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar
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Checking the Android Version
You can confirm the version of the Android operating system running on your tablet device.
1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [About tablet].
You can check the version of Android running on your tablet device in [Android version].
Related Topic
Updating Android to the Latest Version
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Updating Android to the Latest Version
Update your tablet device to the latest version of Android when updates become available.
Note
Once you have updated, you cannot return your tablet device to an older version of Android.
Updating requires the remaining battery level to be at 50% or greater and use of the AC
adapter. Your tablet device may no longer turn on if the battery is depleted while updating.
The data stored on the internal storage (memory space in your tablet device) will not be erased
by updating.
There must be enough free space on the internal storage to download the update files when
updating.
Some applications may not be compatible with the updated version of Android, and they may
no longer run after updating.
Be sure to check the Android version that each application is compatible with before updating.
1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [About tablet].
2. Tap [System updates].
The screen to start updating is displayed when an update is available. Start updating by
following the instructions on the screen.
Related Topic
Checking the Android Version
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Read This First
This Help guide is for Android version 4.0.3 (release5).
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony tablet device.
Before you start using your tablet device, read the supplied Important Information (safety
instructions). This Help guide explains how to operate your tablet device and apps. You can
download the Help guide (PDF file) to the tablet device [Details].
Charging the battery
The battery charge level may be low when you purchase your tablet device. Charge the battery
before you start using your tablet device [Details].
About software (Android version) updates
When you update the software (Android version), be sure to install the latest version of each app.
Otherwise, some apps may not start. To find a newer version of apps, check Play Store [Details].
About Google account
Having a Google account enables you to use Google services such as Google Play Store (free
registration).
Using a Google account, you can sync Google services you use on your computer, or other devices
with apps on the tablet device such as mail, calendar and user applications [Details].
Note
Some models are not available in some countries/regions.
Related Topic
Downloading the Help guide
Charging the Battery
Configuring a Google Account
Checking the Android Version
Searching for Apps
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Using the Home Screen
The Home screen consists of five separate screens. You can customize screens to fit your needs
by placing your favorite apps and widgets on the screens.
A: Google search
Tap the box to easily search with Google.
B: Quick launcher
The Quick launcher is displayed on every page of the Home screen, so registering apps you use
often gives you quick access to them.
1. Tap and hold an icon on the Home screen, and then drag it into the Quick launcher.
Hint
You can move icons within Quick launcher, and move them out of the Quick launcher.
C: Guest Mode
Tap this to use Guest Mode for sharing the tablet device with other users such as your family or
friends.
D: Apps & Widgets
Tap this to display the apps list and the widgets list.
E: Widgets
Widgets are simple apps running on the Home screen. You can choose your favorite widgets from
the widgets list and place them on the Home screen.
F: Apps
You can choose your favorite apps from the apps list and place them on the Home screen.
G: Basic operation buttons
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(Back): Tap this to return to the previous screen.
(Home): Tap this to display the Home screen.
(Recent Apps): Tap this to display the apps used recently.
: Tap this to hide the keyboard when the keyboard is displayed.
H: Small Apps
You can open small versions of certain apps, such as the browser, calculator, and remote control,
even while another app is in use.
I: Status bar
The status bar displays the remaining battery level and Wi-Fi connection icons. Notification icons
are also displayed to tell you that downloading is complete, you have e-mails, or updates are
available. By tapping the status bar, you can display the notification panel and control panel.
Related Topic
Searching with Google
Sharing the Tablet Device with Family or Friends (Guest Mode)
Using the Apps & Widgets List
Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar
Using “Small Apps”
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List of Apps
The following apps are preinstalled on your tablet device. You can start each app by tapping its
icon.
Hint
When (Option menu) appears at the top right of the screen, you can tap it to display the
option menu.
The Music player app has been updated to become the WALKMAN app.
The Video player app has been updated to become the Movies app.
The features of the DLNA app have been integrated into the WALKMAN, Movies, and Album
apps.
Calendar
Manage your schedule and synchronize the schedule with Google Calendar [Details].
Browser
Browse Internet websites [Details].
Camera
Shoot photos or movies [Details].
People
Manage contacts for your friends or colleagues [Details].
Desk clock
Display the current time [Details].
Email
Send or receive PC e-mail messages [Details].
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Movies
Play back movie files [Details].
WALKMAN
Play back music files [Details].
Album
View photos [Details].
Gallery
Browse or edit photos [Details].
File transfer
Import/export data between SD memory card/USB storage and the internal memory of the tablet
device [Details].
Remote control
Use your tablet device as a remote control [Details].
Social Feed Reader
Access social networking services such as Twitter or Facebook [Details].
Socialife
Check the latest news, blogs and posts on Facebook and Twitter all in one app [Details].
Wi-Fi checker
Check the connection status and hints for troubleshooting Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) [Details].
Reader by Sony
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Purchase and browse eBooks [Details].
Help guide
Display this Help guide online. You can download it to the tablet device [Details].
Sony Select
Access a website that introduces Sony-recommended apps [Details].
Registration *1
Register your tablet device with Sony [Details].
Video Unlimited *1
Access Sony’s premium video delivery service [Details].
Music Unlimited *1
Access Sony’s cloud music delivery service [Details].
PlayMemories Online *1
Enjoy your photos and videos across your favorite devices, instantly! [Details]
Xperia Link
Internet connection from your tablet by using smartphone [Details].
PS Store *1
Purchase and download PlayStation games from the PlayStation(R)Store [Details].
Crash Bandicoot(R) *1
Play this classic game for the first generation PlayStation (Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 system
supported).
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Pinball Heroes
Play pinball on your tablet device (Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 system supported).
MediaRemote
Control Sony devices supporting the MediaRemote app via the Wi-Fi network [Details].
Settings
Change various settings of your tablet device [Details].
Play Music
Play back music.
Calculator
Make basic calculations [Details].
Gmail
Send or receive Gmail [Details].
Google Search
Make Google searches [Details].
Messenger
Exchange instant messages with other Google+ users.
Play Movies *1
Play back movies you have rented from Google Play.
Maps
Find your location and search destinations/routes (Google Maps).
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