Sony Xperia Z2 User manual

User Guide
Xperia®Z2 Tablet

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Tablet Features..................................................................................6
Setting Up Your Tablet......................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging Your Tablet.........................................................................9
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................12
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen...........................................................................13
Navigating applications....................................................................14
Small apps.......................................................................................15
Widgets............................................................................................16
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................17
Background and themes..................................................................18
Status and notifications...................................................................18
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................19
Application overview........................................................................21
Downloading applications............................................................22
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................22
Downloading applications from other sources................................22
Internet and networks..................................................................23
Browsing the web............................................................................23
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................23
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................25
Controlling data usage.....................................................................26
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................27
Synchronising data on your device..............................................28
Synchronising with online accounts................................................28
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................28
Basic settings...............................................................................30
Accessing settings...........................................................................30
Sound volume..................................................................................30
SIM card protection.........................................................................31
Screen settings................................................................................31
Daydream.........................................................................................32
Screen lock......................................................................................32
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Language settings............................................................................34
Date and time...................................................................................34
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................35
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................35
Enhancing the sound output............................................................35
Noise cancellation............................................................................36
Typing text...................................................................................37
On-screen keyboard........................................................................37
Entering text using voice input........................................................38
Editing text.......................................................................................38
Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................39
Contacts.......................................................................................40
Transferring contacts.......................................................................40
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................41
Adding and editing contacts............................................................41
Favorites and groups.......................................................................42
Sending contact information............................................................42
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................43
Backing up contacts........................................................................43
Email.............................................................................................44
Setting up email...............................................................................44
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................44
Email preview pane..........................................................................46
Organising your email messages.....................................................46
Email account settings.....................................................................47
Gmail™............................................................................................47
Music............................................................................................49
Transferring music to your device...................................................49
Listening to music............................................................................49
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................50
Playlists............................................................................................52
Sharing music..................................................................................52
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................53
Visualiser .........................................................................................53
Camera.........................................................................................54
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................54
Face detection.................................................................................55
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................55
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................56
General camera settings..................................................................56
Still camera settings.........................................................................59
Video camera settings.....................................................................63
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Photos and videos in Album........................................................66
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................66
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................67
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................68
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..........................69
Hiding photos and videos................................................................70
Album home screen menu...............................................................70
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................71
Videos..........................................................................................73
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................73
Transferring video content to your device.......................................74
Managing video content..................................................................74
Movie Creator..................................................................................74
Video Unlimited service...................................................................75
Connectivity.................................................................................76
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable..............76
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on
your device ......................................................................................76
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV...................77
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................77
Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices..................79
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller..........................................................................................80
NFC..................................................................................................81
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................83
One-touch setup..............................................................................85
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™.............................85
Travel and maps...........................................................................86
Using location services....................................................................86
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................86
Using your device with a car infotainment system..........................87
Airplane mode..................................................................................88
Calendar and alarm clock............................................................89
Calendar...........................................................................................89
Alarm and clock...............................................................................90
Support and maintenance............................................................92
Help for your device.........................................................................92
Media Formats.................................................................................92
Finding a lost device .......................................................................94
Finding the identification number of your device.............................94
Battery and power management.....................................................95
Memory and storage........................................................................96
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Managing files using a computer.....................................................97
Running diagnostic tests on your device.........................................98
Restarting and resetting...................................................................99
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................100
Recycling your device....................................................................101
Limitations to services and features..............................................101
Legal information...........................................................................101
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet 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.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version.
Tablet Features
Not all features, apps or services may be available with your plan, device operating
system and software version. Please contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are
for reference only.
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Setting Up Your Tablet
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.
Inserting the SIM Card
1Open the SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the SIM card holder with the Verizon
logo facing up.
4Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5Close the SIM card slot cover.
Inserting the SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your SIM
card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damage caused by such action.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
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Removing the SIM Card
1Open the SIM card slot cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3Remove the SIM card.
4Push the SIM card holder back into place.
5Close the SIM card slot cover.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the SIM card slot must be firmly
closed.
Inserting the microSD Card
1Open the microSD card slot cover.
2Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot with the gold contacts
facing down
3Close the microSD slot cover.
To remove the microSD card, carefully push the card inward to release it from the slot.
To ensure the water resistance of your device, the cover for the microSD card slot must be
firmly closed.
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Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a Setup Wizard 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.
You can also access the Setup Wizard later from the application menu to know more about
your tablet.
Turning Your Tablet On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet.
To turn on your tablet
•Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the left side of your tablet.
To turn off your tablet
1Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device options screen appears.
2Tap Power off > OK.
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 is 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 wizard the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts .
Charging Your Tablet
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
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this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
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 95.
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 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%
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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 32.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
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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 until the device vibrates.
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 until the device vibrates.
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 until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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.
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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 and the device vibrates, 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 until the
screen vibrates, 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 favourites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit
while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is
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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 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites 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 close all the recently used applications
•Tap and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
A small app is a shortcut used for applications and widgets. You can get quick
access to the small apps at any time using the favorites 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 web
page 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 favorites bar appear, press .
2Tap the small app that you want to open.
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 minimise a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
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 until the device vibrates,
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 and the device vibrates, 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 and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
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To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
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.
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 until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
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 and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, 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 and the
device vibrates, 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 and the device vibrates, 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 until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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.
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.
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.
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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 all.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and other events.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Mobile hotspot is on
4G LTE is connected
4G LTE is in use
Network extender
Roaming
3G is available
Sending and downloading 3G data
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Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
The SIM card is an unknown SIM
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
Email not sent
Upcoming calendar event
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Warning message
Error message
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
Download successful
Screenshot
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