Sony Xperia Tablet S Reference guide

Tablet Help Guide
Read This First
Downloading the Help Guide
Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet
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
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
Enabling Mobile Communications (SGPT13)
Disabling Mobile Communications (SGPT13)
Inserting/Removing a SIM Card (SGPT13)
Notes on the SIM Card (SGPT13)
Setting Up an Access Point (SGPT13)
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
Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device
Parts and Controls
Checking the Supplied Items
Notes on Holding Your Tablet

Resetting Your Tablet
Reverting to Factory Default (Initializing Data)
How to Maintain Battery Life
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps (SGPT13)
Notes on Use
Splash-proof Performance
Checking the Android Version
Updating the System Software to the Latest Version
Using the Home Screen
Sharing the Tablet with Family or Friends (Guest Mode)
Switching to “Guest Mode”
Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen
Using the Apps and Widgets
Using “Small apps”
Searching with Google
Using “Google Now”
Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar
Configuring Screen Rotation
Configuring to Lock the Screen
Entering Text
Selecting Text
Using a Keyboard Connected via USB or Bluetooth
Configuring a Google Account
Backing Up Data on Your Tablet
Importing Content from Your Computer
Supported Formats
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
Browsing the 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 as a Remote Control

Registering the Remote Control
Programming Operations in the Remote Control (Macro Function)
Setting the Audio Output Sound
Using the “App Selector” with the Tablet Attached to the Dock Speaker
Using “Sony Select”
Playing Photos/Videos
Sharing Photos/Videos
Editing Photos
Checking the Wi-Fi Connection
Reading Digital Books
Registration
Registering Your Tablet
Movies
WALKMAN
Album
Socialife
Scrapbook
Using the “Video Unlimited” Video Delivery Service
Using the “Music Unlimited” Music Delivery Service
Using “Gmail”
Searching for Apps
Using “MediaRemote”
Using “TV SideView”
Using “Media Go”
PSM
Zinio
Evernote
Crackle
Top HD Games - Gameloft
PlayMemories Online
Xperia Link
Xperia Games
Skype
OfficeSuite Viewer
AccuWeather
Netflix
Hulu Plus
Totalmovie
NetMovies
Trademarks
Specifications
The tablet does not turn on.
The tablet 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 and the AC adapter while the tablet 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 becomes slow or is not performing as expected.
Your tablet does not work.
Your tablet needs to be initialized.
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.
You want to turn off screen rotation.
You want to deactivate the lock screen function/use your tablet without locking the screen.
The sound from the built-in speaker is interrupted when the screen is rotated.
A file cannot be displayed or does not play.
The video is interrupted/is jumpy/is not synchronized with the audio.
Your tablet 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 apps are not displayed in the selected language.
Some apps cannot be uninstalled.
A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed.
You cannot use Internet telephone or voice chat. (SGPT13)
Your tablet cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Read This First
This help guide is for Android version 4.1.1.
Congratulations on your purchase of an Xperia(TM) Tablet S.
Before you start using your tablet, read the supplied Important Information (safety instructions). This help guide
explains how to operate your tablet and apps. You can download the help guide (PDF file) to the tablet [Details].
Charging the battery
The battery charge level may be low when you purchase your tablet. Charge the battery before you start using
your tablet [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 Google Play.
About Google account
Having a Google account enables you to use Google services such as Google Play (free registration).
Using a Google account, you can sync Google services you use on your computer, or other devices with apps on
the tablet such as [Email], [Calendar] and user apps.
Note
Some models are not available in some countries/regions.
Related Topic
Downloading the Help Guide
Charging the Battery
Configuring a Google Account
Synchronizing the Account
Checking the Android Version
Searching for Apps

Downloading the Help Guide
You can download the PDF help guide to your tablet.
Install the [Reader by Sony] app or another PDF reader app to view the PDF file on your tablet.
1. Tap “Download help guide (PDF file)” from the bottom right of the top page of the help guide.
Downloading starts.
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 app with which to view the PDF file, and the help guide will be displayed.
Hint
You can also display the help guide after downloading it. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Downloads] and
select “helpguide_pdf.pdf.”
Related Topic
Searching for Apps
Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar

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

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)
In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet 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, 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 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 goes to sleep.
Related Topic
Changing the Settings

Notes on Using the AC Adapter
Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet 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.
Do not use a damaged AC power cord (mains lead)* or USB cable for Multi Port to connect your tablet with
the AC adapter.
* You do not need an AC power cord (mains lead) in some countries.
Related Topic
Notes on Charging