Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 User manual

User guide
Xperia™Tablet Z
SGP311/SGP312

Contents
Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................6
Getting started...............................................................................7
Device overview..................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off .............................................................8
Setup guide........................................................................................9
Screen lock.........................................................................................9
Accounts and services......................................................................10
Multiple user accounts......................................................................10
Getting to know your device........................................................12
Using the keys..................................................................................12
Battery..............................................................................................12
Using the touchscreen......................................................................15
Using the lock screen........................................................................17
Home screen....................................................................................17
Accessing and using applications......................................................20
Status and notifications.....................................................................22
Settings menu...................................................................................24
Typing text........................................................................................24
Customizing your device...................................................................27
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................29
Memory............................................................................................30
Using a headset ...............................................................................31
Google Play™..............................................................................32
Getting started with Google Play™....................................................32
Downloading from Google Play™......................................................32
Clearing your application data...........................................................32
Permissions......................................................................................33
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................33
Contacts ......................................................................................34
Transferring contacts using a computer............................................34
Synchronizing contacts with your device...........................................34
Other methods for transferring contacts............................................34
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................35
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................35
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................36
Favorites and groups........................................................................36
Sending contact information..............................................................37
Backing up contacts.........................................................................37
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Email.............................................................................................38
Getting started with Email.................................................................38
Using e-mail......................................................................................39
Socialife™....................................................................................41
Using the Socialife™ application.......................................................41
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................42
About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................42
Transferring media files to your device ..............................................42
Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................43
Visualizer ..........................................................................................44
Getting more information about a track or artist................................44
Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................44
Managing playlists.............................................................................46
"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................47
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................47
Music services..............................................................................48
TrackID™ technology........................................................................48
Music Unlimited™.............................................................................49
About the PlayNow™ service............................................................49
FM radio.......................................................................................50
About the FM radio...........................................................................50
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................51
Sound settings..................................................................................51
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................52
Camera.........................................................................................53
About the camera.............................................................................53
Using the still camera........................................................................53
Face detection..................................................................................54
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................54
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................55
Using still camera settings.................................................................55
Using the video camera.....................................................................59
Album...........................................................................................64
About Album.....................................................................................64
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................64
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................64
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................65
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................69
Viewing online albums.......................................................................71
Movies..........................................................................................73
About Movies....................................................................................73
Using Movies....................................................................................74
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Video Unlimited............................................................................75
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................75
Web browser................................................................................76
About the web browser.....................................................................76
Connectivity.................................................................................77
Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................77
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................79
Using your device as a remote control...............................................81
NFC..................................................................................................82
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................83
Connecting your device to a computer..............................................86
Connecting your device to a TV set...................................................88
Screen mirroring................................................................................88
Smart Connect..................................................................................89
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................90
About synchronizing data on your device..........................................90
Synchronizing with Google™............................................................90
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts.............90
Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................91
Maps and locations......................................................................93
About location services.....................................................................93
Using GPS........................................................................................93
Google Maps™.................................................................................93
Using Google Maps™ to get directions.............................................94
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................95
Calendar...........................................................................................95
Alarm clock.......................................................................................95
Support and maintenance............................................................98
Updating your device........................................................................98
Resetting your device........................................................................99
Locking and protecting your device...................................................99
Finding your device.........................................................................101
Support application.........................................................................102
Recycling your device.....................................................................102
Reference...................................................................................103
Settings overview............................................................................103
Status and notification icons overview.............................................104
Application overview.......................................................................104
Important information.................................................................106
Important information leaflet............................................................106
Limitations to services and features.................................................106
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Water resistance.............................................................................106
Legal information.............................................................................107
Index...........................................................................................109
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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide
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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-colored 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 screen flashes.
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 personalize 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.
Screen lock
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it.
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.
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To unlock the screen using the Swipe feature
•Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•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. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into
your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online
services from your device as well as from a computer.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your
Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™
application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to synchronize the
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from
Google Play™.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronize 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.
Facebook™ account
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Each secondary user can also delete himself/herself by selecting Users > > Remove user >
Delete under Settings.
The owner account can not be deleted.
Different behaviors 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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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.
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To charge your device
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 outward. 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.
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 Wi-Fi® 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 customize the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization 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
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applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may 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.
•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 Wi-Fi® 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.
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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.
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.
Using the lock screen
You can add new panes to your Home screen even when the screen is locked. You can
also add widgets to these panes when you create them. You can then access these
widgets when the screen is locked by swiping to the right on the screen.
To take a photo from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.
3After the camera opens, tap .
To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Swipe to the right, then tap to add a new pane.
3Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
You can only add one widget per pane when the screen is locked.
Home screen
You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes,
wallpaper, and other items. You can also add more panes to it. You can view content in
other panes of the Home screen by flicking left or right.
shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main
Home screen, and add or delete a pane as necessary.
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The items in the bar at the top of the screen are always available for quick access.
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.
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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.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and
add shortcuts and widgets.
Customization options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization 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 customization options from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customization options
appear on the screen.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3Select a shortcut.
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and
holding the application.
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
1Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
2Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
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
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Touch 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.
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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 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.
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 create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.
The Home screen opens.
3Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To share an application from your Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap , all applications which can be shared are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if
necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have
selected.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
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. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.
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