Sony SmartBand SWR10 Operating instructions

Troubleshooting
SmartBand
SWR10

Contents
The SmartBand doesn't seem to charge...................................... 3
I can’t set up my SmartBand to work with my Android™
device............................................................................................ 3
Smart Connect is not available on Google Play™........................4
My SmartBand disconnects from my Android™ device.............. 4
I don't receive alarm notifications................................................ 5
My sleep data wasn't logged........................................................5
Data about my activities is not updated in the Lifelog
application.....................................................................................5
I don't receive any location data...................................................5
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The SmartBand doesn't seem to
charge
•Check the battery notification light status.
Battery notification light status
Notification light A flashes continuously The battery is charging and is not yet fully charged
Notification light A is on The battery is fully charged
•Charge the SmartBand using another USB cable, or charge the SmartBand from the
USB port of a computer, to rule out whether there is something wrong with the
cable or the charger.
I can’t set up my SmartBand to work
with my Android™ device
•Make sure that your SmartBand is charged and turned on.
•Make sure that the software version of your Android™ device is Android™ 4.4 or
later and that your Android™ device supports Bluetooth® version 3.0.
•Make sure that you have installed the latest version of the SmartBand application
on the Android™ device, and then pair and connect your SmartBand with your
Android™ device.
•Drag down the status bar at the top of the screen to open the Notification panel,
then check that is visible. If is visible, you are already connected.
•Make sure that your SmartBand is within a 10-metre range of your phone or tablet.
•Make sure that the Bluetooth® function of your phone or tablet is turned on.
•Turn o and then turn on the Bluetooth® function in your phone or tablet and wait
for a minute.
•Set up your SmartBand again to work with your Android™ device.
To set up your SmartBand using NFC
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1Make sure that your SmartBand is charged for at least 30 minutes.
2Android™ device: Make sure you have installed or updated the Smart
Connect application to the latest version from Google Play™.
3Android™ device: Make sure that the NFC function is turned on and that the
screen is active and unlocked.
4Place the Android™ device over your SmartBand so that the NFC area of
each device touches the other, then follow the instructions on the Android™
device to install the SmartBand application and the Lifelog application.
appears briefly in the status bar and permanently in the Notification panel
when a connection with the SmartBand is active.
If you touch the NFC areas of each device to each other after all applications are installed
and your SmartBand is on and connected, the Lifelog application starts automatically.
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get quick access to
the SmartBand application and the Lifelog application.
To set up your SmartBand using Bluetooth®
1Make sure that your SmartBand has been charged for at least 30 minutes.
2Android™ device: Make sure you have installed or updated the Smart
Connect application to the latest version from Google Play™.
3Start the Smart Connect application.
4Turn on your SmartBand.
5Android™ device: Turn on the Bluetooth® function, then scan for Bluetooth®
devices and select SWR10 in the list of available devices.
6Follow the instructions to install the SmartBand application and the Lifelog
application. appears briefly in the status bar and permanently in the
Notification panel when a connection with the SmartBand is active.
All applications required for the SmartBand to work are available on Google Play™.
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get quick access to
the SmartBand application and the Lifelog application.
•If there is still no connection, reset or unpair your SmartBand and try to reconnect.
To reset your SmartBand
1Turn o your SmartBand.
2Press and hold down the power key until notification light A starts flashing.
Smart Connect is not available on
Google Play™
•Smart Connect requires Android™ version 4.0 or later. If your device is not running
version 4 or later, Smart Connect might not appear in Google Play™. If possible,
update your device software.
My SmartBand disconnects from my
Android™ device
•Charge your SmartBand.
•Charge your Android™ device.
•Make sure that your SmartBand is not too far away from your Android™ device.
•Reconnect your SmartBand with your Android™ device using NFC.
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To reconnect your SmartBand using NFC
1Android™ device: Make sure that the NFC function is turned on and that the
screen is active and unlocked.
2Place the Android™ device over your SmartBand so that the NFC detection
area of each device touches the other. appears briefly in the status bar
and permanently in the Notification panel when a connection with the
SmartBand is active.
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get quick access to
the SmartBand application and the Lifelog application.
I don't receive alarm notifications
•The alarm notification function only works when your SmartBand is connected to
an Xperia™ device.
My sleep data wasn't logged
•Check the mode of your SmartBand and make sure that it is in night mode.
To check which mode your SmartBand is in
•Briefly press the power key. The notification lights switch between one lit
and two lit lights when your SmartBand is in night mode, and when it is in
day mode, the notification lights illuminate one by one, then all lights go
out.
•Switch your SmartBand to night mode if it is in day mode.
To switch between day mode and night mode
•Press and hold down the power key for two seconds.
Data about my activities is not
updated in the Lifelog application
•Make sure that you wear the SmartBand on your dominant wrist when collecting
data.
•Make sure that you have an active Internet connection to ensure the successful
synchronisation of data between your SmartBand and the Lifelog application on
your Android™ device. Also, remember that your SmartBand only stores data for
up to two weeks.
I don't receive any location data
•Make sure that your Android™ device has an active Internet connection.
•Make sure that you have enabled location services, GPS satellites and Google's
location service on your Android™ device.
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