Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 User manual

User guide
Xperia™ Tablet Z
SGP311/SGP312

Contents
Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide......................................................5
Getting started..............................................................................6
Device overview.................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Turning the device on and off............................................................7
Setup guide........................................................................................8
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................8
Accounts and services.......................................................................9
Multiple user accounts.......................................................................9
Getting to know your device.....................................................11
Using the keys.................................................................................11
Battery..............................................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................14
Lock screen.....................................................................................16
Home screen....................................................................................16
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19
Accessing and using applications...................................................19
Status and notifications...................................................................21
Accessing settings...........................................................................23
Typing text.......................................................................................23
Chinese input...................................................................................25
Customising your device.................................................................25
Memory............................................................................................27
Using a headset ..............................................................................28
Contacts......................................................................................29
Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................29
Synchronising contacts with your device........................................29
Other methods for transferring contacts.........................................29
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................30
Adding and editing contacts............................................................30
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................31
Favourites and groups.....................................................................32
Sending contact information............................................................32
Backing up contacts........................................................................32
Email............................................................................................33
Getting started with Email................................................................33
Using email......................................................................................33
Music...........................................................................................36
Transferring music to your device...................................................36
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Listening to music............................................................................36
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................37
Playlists............................................................................................38
Sharing music..................................................................................39
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................39
Visualiser .........................................................................................39
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................40
FM radio......................................................................................42
Listening to the radio.......................................................................42
Favourite radio channels..................................................................43
Sound settings.................................................................................43
Camera........................................................................................44
Camera controls overview...............................................................44
Face detection.................................................................................45
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................45
General camera settings..................................................................45
Using still camera settings...............................................................47
Video camera settings.....................................................................49
Album..........................................................................................51
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................51
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................52
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................53
Photo albums...................................................................................54
Videos..........................................................................................55
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................55
Transferring video content to your device.......................................56
Managing video content..................................................................56
Web browser...............................................................................57
About the web browser....................................................................57
Connectivity................................................................................58
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................58
NFC..................................................................................................60
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................61
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................64
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable..........................65
Screen mirroring..............................................................................66
Smart Connect.................................................................................66
Synchronising data on your device..........................................68
About synchronising data on your device.......................................68
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........68
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Maps and locations....................................................................69
About location services....................................................................69
Using GPS.......................................................................................69
Calendar and alarm clock.........................................................70
Calendar...........................................................................................70
Alarm clock......................................................................................70
Support and maintenance.........................................................73
Updating your device.......................................................................73
Resetting your device......................................................................74
Locking and protecting your device................................................74
Support application.........................................................................76
Recycling your device......................................................................76
Reference....................................................................................77
Status and notification icons overview............................................77
Application overview........................................................................77
Important information................................................................79
Important information leaflet............................................................79
Limitations to services and features................................................79
Water resistance..............................................................................79
Legal information.............................................................................80
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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the
actual device.
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Getting started
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
13 Speaker B (same as 4)
14 Port for charger/USB cable
15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover
16 Memory card slot
17 Speaker A (same as 3)
18 NFC™ detection area
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Assembly
To insert the memory card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom
side of the device, then detach the memory card 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.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To remove the memory card
1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
3Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Turning the device on and off
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.
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1Press and hold down the power key until the notification light flashes once.
2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.
4Wait a while for the device to start.
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.
To force the device to shut down
1Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10
seconds.
2After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device
turns off automatically.
Setup guide
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 and start enjoying
music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or
you can create a new account directly on your device.
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.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Setup guide.
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 touch screen when you are not using it.
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To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
•If Tap to wake up mode is enabled, double-tap the screen.
To enable Tap to wake up mode, go to the Home screen, then tap > Settings > Display >
Tap to wake up.
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see
Setting a screen lock
on page 74.
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when
you're on the move. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well
as from a computer.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronise your device with your corporate Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®
account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you
at all times.
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.
2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
3Find and tap 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 process.
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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.
To delete a user from your device
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
3Find and tap Users.
4Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Delete.
The owner account can not be deleted.
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, WLAN, 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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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
•Go back to the previous screen
•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an
application
Home
•Go to the Home screen
Task
•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
Battery
Your device has an embedded battery.
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable
to a power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example,
overnight, does not damage the battery or the device.
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 lights up when charging starts.
4When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to
bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging
•To charge your device, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded
original batteries, a power supply and the USB cable supplied with your device. The
use of third-party products may decrease the performance of your device and/or
pose a risk to your health or safety.
Actual charging times may vary. When tested in laboratory conditions, the approximate
charging time for an empty battery is around 3 hours when utilizing the charger recommended
by Sony for your device. Interrupted charging does not damage the battery. Performance
depends on temperature, signal strength, usage patterns, features selected and voice or data
transmissions. The standby time for this battery is up to 890 hours (the test results are based
on GSMA battery life test technology).
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
To check the battery level
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
•Turn off Bluetooth® and WLAN connections when you don't need these features.
You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging
down the status bar.
•Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery
consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use
your device. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but
increase the synchronisation intervals.
•Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications. Some applications also consume more power.
•Close and exit applications that you are not using.
•Lower the screen display brightness level.
•Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with
no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available
networks, and this consumes power.
•Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices
demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.
•Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
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•Disable any live wallpaper.
If you are using a device with multiple users, some tips may only be applicable to the owner,
that is, the primary user of the device.
To access the battery usage menu
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery.
Using the STAMINA mode feature
Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your WLAN connection, data traffic
and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. You can
also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your
screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused functions are
resumed.
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to activate or deactivate the STAMINA mode feature.
To activate STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4Add or remove applications, as desired.
5When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use. STAMINA mode, when activated,
continuously evaluates the remaining standby time, which can vary depending on
how you use your device. STAMINA mode is more effective in lengthening the
standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the
screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
To view the estimated standby time
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level
is low. This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness and data
traffic so that you can reduce battery consumption.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
adjust the settings for Low battery mode as well as activate or deactivate the feature. Changes
made by the owner affect all other users.
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To activate Low battery mode
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2Find and tap Power management.
3Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to Low battery mode.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4Adjust the settings as desired.
5When you're finished, tap .
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
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. You can also set personal locks to protect
your subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
•Tap the item.
Marking options
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Switched on
Switched off
To mark or unmark options
•Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)
or spread them apart (to zoom in).
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
also scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
To scroll
•Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
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To flick
•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can
stop it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your device has a sensor that detects light. The light sensor detects the ambient light
level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly.
Lock screen
The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen
is active. The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to
each pane. You can then access these widgets from the lock screen. For example,
you can add the Calendar widget and an email widget so that you can gain quicker
access to these applications.
The Clock widget is located by default in the middle pane of the lock screen.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Swipe inwards from the top left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
4Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
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 .
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.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can customise it
with applications, widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, and wallpaper. You can also
add extra panes.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to
flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.
shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can
set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and add or delete panes.
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To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
•Flick right or left.
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 .
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 .
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.
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.
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Rearranging your Home screen
Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you
can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create
folders, and add shortcuts and widgets.
Customisation options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customisation options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customisation options from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customisation
options appear on the screen.
To add a 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.
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.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme for your Home screen
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.
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.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application
screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick
left and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
•From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
•From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
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.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
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To close an application
•Press .
Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off.
Recently used applications window
You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also
open small apps.
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
Using small apps
From the recently used applications window, 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.
To open the small apps bar
•Press .
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 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.
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.
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