Sony Tablet device Reference guide

Tablet Device Help Guide
Read This First
Downloading the Help guide
Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet Device
Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)
Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)
Notes on Using the AC Adapter
Charging the Battery
Notes on Charging
Touch Screen Operations
Notes on the Screen
Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Function
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connecting by Pressing the WPS Button on the Wi-Fi Router
Connecting from the Wi-Fi Network List
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi Function
Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Function
Paring with a Bluetooth Device
Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
Using Location Services
Notes on GPS Function
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card
Notes on SD Memory Cards
Compatibility of SD Memory Cards
Connecting a USB Compatible Device
Connecting to a Computer
Using the Tablet Device with the Cradle
Adjusting the Cradle Angle
Parts and Controls (Tablet device)
Parts and Controls (Cradle)
Checking the Supplied Items
Notes on Holding Your Tablet Device
Resetting Your Tablet Device
Reverting to Factory Default (Initializing Data)
Attaching the Strap to Your Tablet Device
How to Maintain Battery Life

Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps
Notes on Use
Checking the Android Version
Updating Android to the Latest Version
Using the Home Screen
Sharing the Tablet Device with Family or Friends (Guest Mode)
Switching to Guest Mode
Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen
Using the Apps & Widgets List
Using “Small Apps”
Searching with Google
Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar
Configuring Screen Rotation
Configuring to Lock the Screen
Entering Text
Selecting Text
Configuring a Google Account
Backing Up Data on Your Tablet Device
Importing Content from Your Computer
Supported Formats
Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System
Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System with a Wired Connection
Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System with a Bluetooth Connection
Changing the Settings
Checking the Free Space
Synchronizing the Account
List of Apps
Using the Calendar
Shooting Photos/Movies
Notes on Recorded Photos/Movies
Configuring an E-mail Account
Composing/Sending an E-mail
Receiving/Deleting E-mails
Browsing Websites
Adding Bookmarks
Accessing Sites from Bookmarks/Access History
Using the Calculator
Registering Contacts
Grouping/Joining Contacts
Displaying the Clock
Importing/Exporting Contents from an SD Memory Card
Using Your Tablet Device as a Remote Control
Registering the Remote Control
Programming Operations in the Remote Control (Macro Function)
Sharing Moving Experiences via Social Networks

Registering an Account with the Social Feed Reader
Adding/Deleting an Account for the Social Feed Reader
Setting Filters for the Social Feed Reader
Reading/Writing Posts on the Social Feed Reader
Searching for Posts (Articles) or Friends on the Social Feed Reader
Using Sony Select
Playing Photos/Videos
Sharing Photos/Videos
Editing Photos
Checking the Wi-Fi Connection
Reading Digital Books
Registration
Movies
WALKMAN
Album
Socialife
Using the “Video Unlimited” Video Delivery Service
Using the “Music Unlimited” Music Delivery Service
Using “Gmail”
Searching for Apps
Using “MediaRemote”
Using “Media Go”
Support for PlayStation(R) in General
Purchasing Games from PS Store
Ustream
Zinio
Evernote
Foursquare
Crackle
chumby for Sony Tablet S
Top HD Games - Gameloft
PlayMemories Online
Xperia Link
Trademarks
Specifications
The tablet device does not turn on.
The tablet device starts up slowly.
The battery does not charge.
The charge indicator does not appear.
Battery consumption increases.
The charge indicator blinks.
Heat builds up in the tablet device and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being charged.
The screen is dark.
Some points on the screen are not displayed properly.
A Bluetooth(R) device was not found.
Your tablet device becomes slow or is not performing as expected.
Your tablet device does not work.
Your tablet device needs to be reset.

The sound from the speaker is distorted.
The screen brightness is not stable.
The screen brightness cannot be adjusted.
The screen brightness does not adjust automatically as expected.
The screen disappears/darkens unexpectedly.
The touch screen does not work as expected.
The date and time are reset.
You want to turn off the tap sound (operation sound).
The screen does not rotate when you turn your tablet device.
You want to turn off screen rotation.
You want to deactivate the lock screen function/use your tablet device without locking the screen.
The sound from the built-in speaker is interrupted when the screen is rotated.
A headset cannot be used.
A file cannot be displayed or does not play.
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 positioning.
The results of GPS positioning are different from the actual location.
The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry.
The Remote control app will not learn certain operations.
Some applications are not displayed in the selected language.
Some applications cannot be uninstalled.
A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed.
Your tablet device cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network.

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

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

Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet Device
Turning on your tablet device
1. Charge the tablet device.
2. Press and hold the power button for three seconds.
When you use the tablet device for the first time, set up the tablet device by following the on-screen
instructions.
Note
In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet device for a certain period of time, the screen turns off
and becomes locked. Press the power button again to display the screen, and then unlock it.
Shutting down your tablet device
It is recommended that you turn off (shut down) the tablet device if you will not use it for a long time.
1. Press and hold the power button until a confirmation screen appears.
2. Tap [OK].
The tablet device will automatically turn off in a few seconds.
Note
If you turn off the tablet device while downloading or transferring data, that data may be damaged.
If your tablet device will not shut down by following the procedure described above, press and hold the power
button for about 10 seconds to force it to shut down.
If you cannot force your tablet device to shut down, press the reset button (hole).
Related Topic
Parts and Controls (Tablet device)
Charging the Battery
Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)
Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)
Resetting Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)
In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet device for a certain period of time, the screen turns off and
becomes locked. To turn on the screen, press the power button to display the screen, and then unlock it.
When you are not using the tablet device, you can turn off the screen (switch to sleep mode) manually.
1. Press the power button.
The screen goes to sleep. The power is not completely turned off. To deactivate sleep mode and turn on the
screen, press the power button again, then unlock the screen.
Hint
You can change the time that elapses before the screen turns off (goes to sleep). You can prevent the screen
from becoming locked and also change the pattern for the screen lock.
Related Topic
Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)
Configuring to Lock the Screen

Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes
to Sleep)
In the default setting, the screen automatically goes to sleep if the tablet device has not been operated for a
certain period. You can change the time that elapses before the screen turns off.
1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Display] - [Sleep].
2. Select and tap the time that elapses before your tablet device goes to sleep.
Hint
You can set the screen to not turn off even after the set time elapses only when charging. Tap [ Apps &
Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Developer options], and then add a check mark on [Stay awake].
Related Topic
Changing the Settings

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.
Cease using the AC adapter cable if it becomes damaged.
Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet device when using a designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold
separately) for your tablet device.
Related Topic
Notes on Charging