Sony Tablet Z Xperia SGP321 User manual

User guide
Xperia™Tablet Z
SGP321/SGP351

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Device overview.................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................10
Learning the basics......................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen...........................................................................15
Navigating applications....................................................................15
Small apps.......................................................................................16
Widgets............................................................................................17
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................18
Background and themes..................................................................19
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19
Status and notifications...................................................................19
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................20
Application overview........................................................................22
Downloading applications............................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................23
Downloading applications from other sources................................23
Internet and networks..................................................................24
Browsing the web............................................................................24
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................24
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................25
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................26
Controlling data usage.....................................................................27
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................28
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................29
Synchronising data on your device..............................................30
Synchronising with online accounts................................................30
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................30
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer................................31
Basic settings...............................................................................33
Accessing settings...........................................................................33
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Sound volume..................................................................................33
SIM card protection.........................................................................33
Screen settings................................................................................34
Screen lock......................................................................................34
Language settings............................................................................36
Date and time...................................................................................36
Enhancing the sound output............................................................36
Typing text...................................................................................38
On-screen keyboard........................................................................38
Entering text using voice input........................................................39
Editing text.......................................................................................39
Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................40
Contacts.......................................................................................41
Transferring contacts.......................................................................41
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................42
Adding and editing contacts............................................................43
Favourites and groups.....................................................................43
Sending contact information............................................................44
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................44
Backing up contacts........................................................................44
Messaging and chat.....................................................................46
Reading and sending messages......................................................46
Organising your messages..............................................................47
Messaging settings..........................................................................48
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................48
Email.............................................................................................50
Setting up email...............................................................................50
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................50
Email preview pane..........................................................................51
Organising your email messages.....................................................52
Email account settings.....................................................................53
Gmail™............................................................................................53
Music............................................................................................54
Transferring music to your device...................................................54
Listening to music............................................................................54
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................55
Playlists............................................................................................56
Sharing music..................................................................................57
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................58
Visualiser .........................................................................................58
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................58
Music Unlimited online service........................................................60
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FM radio.......................................................................................61
Listening to the radio.......................................................................61
Favourite radio channels..................................................................62
Sound settings.................................................................................62
Camera.........................................................................................63
Camera controls overview...............................................................63
Face detection.................................................................................64
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................64
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................65
General camera settings..................................................................65
Still camera settings.........................................................................66
Video camera settings.....................................................................69
Photos and videos in Album........................................................72
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................72
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................73
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................74
Photo albums...................................................................................75
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................76
Videos..........................................................................................78
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................78
Transferring video content to your device.......................................79
Managing video content..................................................................79
Video Unlimited service...................................................................79
Connectivity.................................................................................81
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable..............81
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on
your device ......................................................................................81
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV...................81
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................82
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller..........................................................................................84
NFC..................................................................................................85
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................87
One-touch Setup.............................................................................89
Smart apps and features that save you time...............................91
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect..............91
Using your device as a wallet..........................................................92
Travel and maps...........................................................................93
Using location services....................................................................93
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................93
Using data traffic when travelling....................................................94
Airplane mode..................................................................................95
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Calendar and alarm clock............................................................96
Calendar...........................................................................................96
Alarm and clock...............................................................................97
Support and maintenance............................................................99
Support for your device...................................................................99
Computer tools................................................................................99
Updating your device.....................................................................100
Finding a lost device .....................................................................101
IMEI number...................................................................................102
Battery and power management...................................................102
Memory and storage......................................................................103
Managing files using a computer...................................................105
Restarting and resetting.................................................................106
Water resistance............................................................................106
Recycling your device....................................................................107
Limitations to services and features..............................................108
Legal information...........................................................................108
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide for the Android™ 4.4 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 100.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
Device overview
1 Light sensor
2 Front camera
3 Speaker A
4 Speaker B
5 Charging dock connector
6 Volume key
7 Notification light
8 Power key
9 Headset jack
10 Microphone
11 Infrared sensor
12 Main camera
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13 Speaker B (same as 4)
14 Port for charger/USB cable
15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover
16 SIM card slot
17 Memory card slot
18 Speaker A (same as 3)
19 NFC™ detection 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 the micro SIM card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the
micro SIM card facing up.
4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible
for any damage caused by such action.
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To insert a memory card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the top
side of 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.
3Reattach the memory card cover.
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 some 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. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
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 notification light flashed once.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
3Tap OK.
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 are available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
Play™, the 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 > 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
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the
performance in
Battery and power management on page 102.
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 charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing 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%
Multiple user accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in
separately to the device and use it. For example, different users can have different
home screen setups, wallpaper and general settings, as well as separate memory
storage. So they can install their own applications and store files such as music and
photos that only they can access. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where different family or group members share the same device.
The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device.
The owner is the administrator or primary user. Once you are logged in as the owner,
you can add, change and delete other users via the Settings menu. You can add a
maximum of seven new users. As the owner, your account cannot be deleted.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can access the
external SD card.
Using multiple user accounts
To add a new user
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile > User.
4Tap OK > Set up now. An icon representing the newly added user appears on
the lock screen.
5Tap the icon representing the newly added user, then unlock the screen.
6Follow the setup guide instructions to complete the procedure.
To switch users
1From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user that wants to use the
device.
2If you have set a password for the new account, enter the password to log in. If
you have not set a password, just unlock the screen.
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To delete a user or profile from your device
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Tap beside the name of the user or profile that you want to delete, then tap
Delete.
The owner account can not be deleted.
Each secondary user or profile can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users > >
Remove user > Delete under Settings.
Different behaviours for settings
Settings can behave in three different ways when a device has multiple users:
•Some settings can be changed by any user and affect all users, including the owner,
for example, language, Wi-fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®.
•Some settings affect only the individual user’s space, for example, automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•Some settings are visible only to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN
settings.
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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.
Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.
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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.
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 in any direction from the
right side of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and
add other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock on page 34.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the right side of the screen and swipe in any direction.
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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 top 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
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.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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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.
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 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 Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies, then drag it to the new
location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the
icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then 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 search for an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap Search apps.
3Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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 Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
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recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit
while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused
or runs 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 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.
A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a
small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For
example, you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on
top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google
Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the small apps 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 small apps 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.
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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 rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
small apps bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the small apps 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™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies, 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, then drag it to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies, then drag it to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
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1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security
2Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
3Press the power key to lock the screen.
4To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
5Swipe inwards from the middle of the left side of the screen until appears,
then tap it.
6If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
7Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
To move a widget on the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2In the customisation menu, tap 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 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 magnifies, then drag the item to the new
location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag
and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
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To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, 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. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock screen.
3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications.
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To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Status bar icons.
3Select the icons that you want to display.
To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications.
3Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•Tap Clear.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and other events.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Mobile data network is available
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