Sony SGPT211 Series Reference guide

Sony Tablet Help guide SGPT21 Series
Read This First
Turning On Your Tablet Device
Shutting Down Your Tablet Device
Turning On/Off the Screen
Notes on Using the AC Adapter
Charging the Battery
Notes on Using the Battery
Installing/Removing a Battery Pack
How to Use the Touch Screen
Notes on the Screen
Handling the Touch Screen
Starting Wi-Fi Communications
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi Function
About the Bluetooth(R) Function
Communicating with Another Bluetooth(R) Device
Stopping Bluetooth(R) Communications
Notes on Using the Bluetooth(R) Function
About Bluetooth(R) Security
About the Wireless WAN
Enabling Wireless WAN Communications
Disabling Wireless WAN Communications
Inserting/Removing a SIM Card
Notes on the SIM Card
Setting Up an Access Point
About the GPS Function
Enabling the Location Information
Disabling the Location Information
Removing/Inserting a microSD Memory Card
Notes on Using microSD Memory Cards
Notes on microSD Memory cards
Notes on Connecting Your Tablet Device and a Computer with a USB Cable
Parts and Controls
Checking the Supplied Items
Caring for Your Tablet Device
Online Support Websites

Notes on Holding Your Tablet Device
About Sample Data
Saving the Battery Consumption
Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps
Notes on Geomagnetic Sensor
Using the Built-in Camera
Notes on the Built-in Camera
Enjoying Full-scale Games
Enjoying Video Content
Enjoying Music Content
Enjoying Digital Books
Viewing Apps Recommended by Sony
Searching for Apps
Enjoying Video, Music or Photo Content on Other Devices
Sharing Exciting Experiences via Social Network
About the Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen
Favorites
Widgets
Application Launcher
About the Notification Panel
Rotating the Screen
Quick Search
Locking the Screen
Displaying Recent Apps
Entering Text
Using the On-screen Keyboard
Cutting and Pasting Text
Google Account
Changing the Settings
Before Use
List of Apps
Email
Browser
Camera
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Desk clock
Music player
Video player
What You Can Do Over the Home Network
About DLNA
Preparing the Home Network
Playing Back Content Stored on Another Device (Server)

Playing Content on other Devices by Sending (Throwing) it
Social Feed Reader
Registering a Twitter or Facebook account
Switching the Posts (Article) Displayed
Reading and Writing the Post (Article)
Searching for Posts (Articles) or Friends
Select App
Gallery
Video Unlimited
Music Unlimited
Personal Space
Reader
Using Video chat plugged into Skype(TM)
Ustream
Evernote
HD Games
Foursquare
Crackle
About Backup
Wi-Fi checker
Copying Data on a Computer to Your Tablet Device
Supported Formats
Using Media Go
Trademarks
Specifications
Support for Sony Entertainment Network
Support for Pre-installed PlayStation(R) Games
The tablet device does not turn on.
The tablet device starts up slowly.
The battery does not charge.
The charge indicator does not light.
The battery consumption increases.
The charge indicator blinks.
Heat builds up in the tablet device, the battery, and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being
charged.
The screen is dark.
There is a point that is not displayed properly on the screen.
A Bluetooth(R) device was not found.
Your tablet device gets slow/is not performing as expected.
Your tablet device does not work.
To reset your tablet device.
The sound from the speaker is distorted.
The screen brightness is not stable.
The screen brightness cannot be adjusted.
Automatic adjustment of the screen brightness does not work as expected.
The brightness of the upper and lower screen is different.
The color of the upper and lower screen is different.
The screen disappears/darkens unexpectedly.

The touch screen does not work as expected.
The date and time are reset.
To erase the tap sound (operation sound).
The screen does not rotate when you turn your tablet device.
To turn off screen rotation.
To deactivate the lock function/to use your tablet device without locking the screen.
A headset cannot be used.
The file cannot be displayed/be played back.
The video is interrupted/is jumpy/is not synchronized with the audio.
Your tablet device cannot receive GPS signals or takes a long time for the positioning.
The results of GPS positioning may be different from the actual location.
The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry.
You cannot send (Throw) content to another device and play it back with DLNA apps.
Some applications are not displayed in the selected language.
Some applications cannot be uninstalled.
A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed.
You cannot use Internet telephone or voice chat.
Your tablet device cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Read This First
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony tablet device.
This help guide explains how to operate your tablet device and apps.
Before you start using your tablet device, read the supplied Important Information (safety instructions).
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].

Turning On Your Tablet Device
Note
Before turning on, see “Notes on Using the AC Adapter” [Details].
1. Install the battery pack on your tablet device, and then connect to an AC outlet (wall socket) [Details].
2. Lift the touch screen lid.
3. Press and hold the power button for three seconds.
Your tablet device will turn on, and the Google Android operating system will subsequently launch. When
you turn on your tablet device for the first time, see “Before Use” [Details].
Note
Do not use your tablet device without installing the battery pack as doing so may cause the tablet device to
malfunction.
If you press the power button with the touch screen lid closed, your tablet device will not turn on.

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device
Note
Before shutting down your tablet device, see “Notes on Using the AC Adapter” [Details].
1. Press and hold the power button until a list appears.
2. Tap [OK].
The tablet device will automatically turn off in a few seconds.
Note
To avoid losing unsaved data or causing your tablet device to malfunction, be sure to shut down your tablet
device properly as described above.
If you cannot shut down your tablet device as described above, press and hold the power button for about 10
seconds to force it to shut down.

Turning On/Off the Screen
You can turn off the screen when you are not using your tablet device.
1. Press the power button.
The screen is turned off. To turn on the screen, press the power button again.
Hint
You can set the time until the screen automatically turns off when the tablet device has not been operated for
a given amount of time. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Timeout], and select the desired time
interval before turn-off.
You can also make settings to lock the screen when it is turned on [Details].

Notes on Using the AC Adapter
Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet device or a genuine Sony AC adapter. Do not use any other AC
adapter as it may cause malfunctions.
Do not connect the AC adapter to a power conversion device such as a travel power converter. Doing so may
cause overheating or a malfunction.
If the AC adapter cable becomes damaged or broken, do not use it.

Charging the Battery
The battery is charged when your tablet device is plugged in. The charging time will vary depending on your
usage.
1. Install the battery pack into your tablet device [Details].
2. Plug the AC power cord (mains lead) into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (wall socket).
4. Plug the AC adapter into the charge connector of your tablet device.
The charge indicator is lit according to the battery charging condition of your tablet device.
On the charge indicator
The charge indicator lights up in different colors, depending on the remaining battery level.
Red: The battery needs to be charged.
Yellow (orange): Insufficiently charged.
Green: Sufficiently charged.
Note
The charge indicator blinks in red when the remaining battery is getting low during operation.