Sony SGPT211US/S Reference guide

SGPT21 Series
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Download Help
guide (PDF file)
You can download the PDF Help guide so you can
refer to it without needing a network connection.
When you refer to it on your tablet device, download
the Reader app beforehand.
After downloading, select “helpguide_pdf.pdf” with the
Downloads app.
Sony Tablet Help guide
Read This First
About the Home Screen
List of Apps
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Apps
Device linking
Sony network services
Communication
Other apps
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Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
What You Can Do
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Browser
Calendar
Contacts
Desk clock
Email
Music Unlimited
Other apps
Select App
Sony network services
Video player
Calculator
Camera
DLNA
Device linking
Gallery
Music player
Reader
Social Feed Reader
Video Unlimited
Wi-Fi checker
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Apps
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Basic operation
Home
Text input
Favorites
Screen
Touch screen
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
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Android
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Main unit
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
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Parts Description
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Battery
Power
Supplied items
Main unit
Screen
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Setup
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AT&T Mobile Broadband
DLNA
Internet
Social Feed Reader
Wireless LAN
Browser
Device linking
Select App
Wi-Fi checker
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Network / Internet
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AT&T Mobile Broadband
Battery
Device linking
Power
Wireless LAN
BLUETOOTH
DLNA
Internet
USB
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Connections
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AT&T Mobile Broadband
Battery
GPS
Screen
Basic operation
Camera
Home
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Settings
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Gallery
Video player
Music player
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Playback
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Backup
Battery
Calendar
Contacts
Email
GPS
Power
SD Memory card
Text input
Basic operation
Calculator
Camera
Desk clock
Favorites
Important notice
Reader
Screen
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Other Operations
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BLUETOOTH
Battery
Care and maintenance
Important notice
Main unit
Read this first
Screen
Supplied items
USB
Backup
Camera
Device linking
Internet
Power
SD Memory card
Service and support
Touch screen
Wireless LAN
Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
Announcements
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SGPT21 Series
How to Use
Tablet Device
Apps
Network / Internet
Sony Tablet Help guide
See the following URL for detailed FAQ information.
http://esupport.sony.com/model/SGPT211USS/US
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Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
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].
Related Topic
Online Support Websites
Google Account
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Troubleshooting
What You Can Do
Apps
Android
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
About the Home Screen
App shortcuts, status bars, widgets, and more are displayed on the Home screen. The Home
screen consists of five pages, and you can flick left/right to scroll the pages.
A: Quick search box/Quick launcher
Quick search box
Tap the box to easily search with Google [Details].
Quick launcher
Tap icons in the Quick launcher to start apps. Since the Quick launcher is displayed on
every page of the Home screen, registering apps you often use gives you quick access to
them.
Hint
Tap and hold icons to sort them in the Quick launcher or move them in and out of the Quick
launcher.
B: Favorites/Application launcher/Home screen customize
Favorites
Tap this to start Favorites [Details].
Apps
Tap this to start the application launcher [Details].
Tap this to customize the Home screen [Details].
C: Widget
Widgets are located on the Home screen [Details].
D: Digital clock
Tap this to display the notification panel [Details].
E: Basic operation buttons
(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 [Details].
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Related Topic
Customizing the Home Screen
Favorites
Widgets
Application Launcher
About the Notification Panel
Rotating the Screen
Quick Search
Locking the Screen
Displaying Recent Apps
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Android
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Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Other Operations
Announcements
List of Apps
When you first purchase your tablet device, the following apps are preinstalled on it. You can start
each app by tapping its icon.
Hint
When appears at the top right of the screen, you can tap it to display the option menu.
Calendar
Manage your schedule and synchronizing the schedule with Google Calendar [Details]
Browser
Browse Internet websites [Details]
Camera
Shoot photos or movies [Details]
Contacts
Manage contacts for your friends or colleagues [Details]
Desk clock
Display the current time [Details]
Email
Send or receive PC e-mail messages [Details]
Video player
Play back movie files [Details]
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Music player
Play back music files [Details]
Gallery
Browse photos or play them back as a slide show [Details]
DLNA
Exchange videos, music, and photos with other devices via the home network and play them back
[Details]
Social Feed Reader
Access Social Networking Services such as Twitter or Facebook [Details]
Wi-Fi checker
Check the Wi-Fi connection of your tablet device [Details]
Reader
Purchase and browse eBooks content [Details]
Help guide
Display this Help guide via the network
Select App
Access websites that introduce Sony-recommended apps [Details]
Video Unlimited
Access Sony’s premium video delivery service [Details]
Music Unlimited
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Access Sony’s cloud music delivery service [Details]
PS Store
You can purchase and download PlayStation games from the PlayStation(R) Store [Details].
Crash Bandicoot(R)
Play this classic game for the first generation PlayStation
Pinball Heroes
Play this classic pinball game for the first generation PlayStation
Settings
Change various settings of your tablet device [Details]
Messaging
Send or receive SMS (short messages)
Note
Additional per message charges may apply.
Music
Play back music
Calculator
Make basic calculations [Details]
Gmail
Send or receive Gmail
Google Search
Make Google searches [Details]
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