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1. Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Unmark the ClearAudio checkbox if it is marked Tap Sound effects Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Mark the Dynamic normaliser checkbox Noise cancellation Your device supports noise cancelling headsets By using a noise cancelling headset with your device you can get much clearer audio quality when listening for example to music in a noisy environment such as on a bus a train or a plane You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study work or read To ensure optimal performance noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings gt Noise cancelling then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to the right If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active mark the Power saver mode checkbox If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected unmark the Power saver mode checkbox A noise cancelling head
2. Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Play in your camera view finder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN On1rwWwWN Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos AR effect You can apply AR augmented reality effects to your photos and make them more fun This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos For example you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image Sweep Panorama You can take wide angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press and sweep motion To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera Tap i then select To select a shooting direction tap Jew Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen Timeshift burst T
3. Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox if it is marked Tap Select time zone Select an option X Reality for mobile Sony s X Reality for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them giving you clearer sharper and more natural images X Reality for mobile is turned on by default but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption To turn on X Reality for mobile From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Tap the X Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected Super vivid mode Super vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device To turn on Super vivid mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Tap the Super vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos To enhance the sound output manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Mark the ClearAudio checkbox To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen tap
4. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the music file plays immediately on the receiving device At the same time the file is saved on the receiving device 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O AOUN To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view photos and videos in your device go to your Home screen tap then find and tap Album Tap the photo or video that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device To share a web address with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap To open the web browser find and tap F Load the web page that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer
5. Enter 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 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget Touch 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 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget To 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 16 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oRWN CO N O To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to ff To add a widget to the lock screen From your Home screen tap then find and tap Settings gt Security Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Press
6. Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location a geotag to photos when you take them The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks mobile or Wi Fi networks or GPS technology When 9 appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither of these two symbols appears geotagging is turned off To turn on geotagging From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Activate the camera Tap then tap Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right Tap OK General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview io Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene m Manual Adjust camera settings manually Live on YouTube Broadcast live video to YouTube Background defocus Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison AReffect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images Social live Broadcast live video to Facebook Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos a Face in Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time
7. User Guide SONY Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents EEE gE e E E A EA E A E E 6 About this User guide n nnnnnnannnnunnnnnnnnnnnenrnnnnrnnnrrnnnrrrrnrnnnnrenrnnnnne 6 iee A ae Ue e E E E AEE EE E T 6 Setting Up Your WAG bes acta se rctsttee reese sseetedse tease cent eeeee edsceenesesess T Starting your device for the first timMe nn0nnann0nnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennee 9 Why do I need a Google aACCOUNL ccccceeecseeceeeceeeceeeseeeeeeesess 9 arcing Your Tane benee EEEE 9 Learning the DASICS cceecseeeseceeeeeeeeeeeaneeeesenseeeseneeeesoneseneeeeees 11 Using the TOUCASCl GCN yacavesevescnesesesacenacvenescivurestceitemmstniawmieieeevenses 11 Locking and unlocking the SCIreen ccceccecceeeceeeeeceeeceesaeeeeesess 12 HOME GS CFG CM ereas teseata enue amaseqouoaeuaundate AEE EEEE PEET AEAEE RENERE 13 Application SCC CI grate aera ceteseaten on ose de neesteeraueemonteenpane suai ieaedaneuenaeenes 13 Navigating OIC ANON Sati cdenemeceseeteteceehenasorsncesreusecmmoakerensiveue erases 14 SMAAD eee en oe ee eee ee ee ee AE ee 15 WAGO sce ates etree tout serie E E een cesenaers 16 NOn CUS ATA TOOS e ten mene nene teem th teem te ener ee eee nets eee en eee 17 Background and CSI SS iiss resins tetoneitatht ecinceecetetsaei cadena ceniaieuen mentees 18 UCL Sear Gh IO UIE AT ONS aeree EE EE E 18 ICONS M TINS Status Dalsace E eutenanenetoneet neta antes 19 Application OVELVICW ccccsccsececcec
8. Connectivity gt Screen mirroring gt Start Tap OK and select a device Your device Tap Accept to allow a connection to your device 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om O1 B W PD AUN AUN Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV s speakers Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work If your TV does not support screen mirroring you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately When using screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi Fi networks To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Send tap Start Tap OK and select a device When using screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of
9. Diagnostics gt Test device Select a test from the list Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O AUN O To run all diagnostic tests From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Diagnostics gt Test device gt Run all Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works To view test results From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Diagnostics gt Test results Tap a date to display results for tests performed on that day To view details about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Diagnostics gt Device facts Restarting and resetting You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won t restart normally No settings or personal data get deleted You can also reset your device to its original factory settings with or without deleting all of your personal data This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again To force the device to shut down Remove the cover for the memory card and the nano SIM card Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button
10. Enter the Network name SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view the amount of data used by individual applications For data transferred over your mobile data connection you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges To turn mobile data traffic on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data accordingly to turn mobile data traffic on or off When mobile data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage To set the warning level drag the warning line to the desired value You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Mark the Limit mobil
11. then tap Stop To format the memory card From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Erase SD card To confirm tap Erase SD card gt Erase everything All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computer on page 97 Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the computer s file explorer This is where files are stored on your device Photos and videos taken by the camera Internal storage or SD card DCIM Downloaded files from the Internet Internal storage or SD card Downloads Files received via Bluetooth Internal storage or SD card bluetooth Files received via Android Beam NFC Internal storage beam Screenshots taken on your device Internal storage DCIM Pictures Screenshots USB Connection Modes There are two USB connection modes available for you to use Media transfer mode Use MTP for managing files updating device software and connecting via WLAN MTP This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers MTP
12. Edit the images as desired For example you can tap and hold an image and drag it to the other side of the viewfinder to change the order When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image tap Done gt Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications Open the camera application Tap then tap Downloadable Select the application that you want to download and follow the instructions to complete the installation Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only After you drag a inwards the main camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and capture 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN After you drag inwards the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured Launch and record video After you drag inwards the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them Touch capture Identify a focus area and then touch the camera screen with your finger The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger Shutter sound Choose to turn
13. Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission level To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Registered devices list then select Change name Enter a new name for the device 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN O B WN To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Registered devices list Tap Change access level and select an option To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Tap Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA technology you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi Fi network The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device which means that it can render or play content received from your device A DMR device can be for example a TV with DLNA function or a PC running Windows 7 or higher The settings for enabling the Digital Media
14. To change email preview pane settings From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings Tap General gt Split view Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated Open your email inbox Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To view the email message in fullscreen format tap the split bar located between the email list and the email body To return to the regular inbox view tap the split bar again Organising your email messages To sort your emails From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account that you want to sort then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to sort all your email accounts at once tap lt then tap Combined inbox Tap s then tap Sort Select a sorting option To search for emails From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the name of the account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to search all your email accounts at once tap then tap Combined view Tap Q Enter your search text then tap Q on the keyboard The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message that you want to open To view all folders for o
15. Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi Fi connection You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows operating system Go to www sonyentertainmentnetwork com for more information To get started with Music Unlimited From the Walkman home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited function gets turned on then follow the on screen instructions To open the Walkman home screen menu From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right To return to the Walkman home screen When the Walkman home screen menu is open tap Home When the Walkman home screen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To update your music with the latest information From the Walkman home screen tap Tap Download music info gt Start Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is activated when you download music information To enable the SensMe channels
16. You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualiser In the Walkman application tap Tap Visualiser Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the Walkman application tap Tap Visualiser Tap gt Theme and select a theme 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oBRWN Camera Taking photos and recording videos 2 3 fh i Ay ott Ik TE i 7G a re har E fu soa el Ht T 1 Zoom in or out 2 Front camera Main camera screen Take photos or record video clips Capturing mode settings icon Go back a step or exit the camera Switch between front and main camera Oo N O OA A O Display all settings To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key To activate the camera touch and hold f and drag upwards After the camera opens tap To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera Tap then tap Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right Point the camera towards the subject To activate auto focus touch and hold a spot on the screen When the focus frame turns blue lift your finger to take the photo To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release y
17. account for synchronisation From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account then select the account that you want to add Follow the instructions to create an account or sign in if you already have an account To activate the auto sync function From your Home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Auto sync to the right To synchronise manually with an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with A list of items that can be synchronised with the account appears Mark the items that you want to synchronise Tap s then tap Sync now To remove an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use QO B GW PN N OD AUN To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and ser
18. alarm that you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap Jj to select from your music files Tap Done twice To set a recurring alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the desired days then tap OK Tap Done To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Vibrate checkbox Tap Done To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox then tap Done 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Support and maintenance Help for your device Use the Help application in your device to read Get started guide and User guide get to know icon glossary view your usage and customize your features of Verizon mobile and watch help videos and other product related information To access the Help application From your Home screen tap Find and tap then select the required help item Make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges when using the Help application Help in menus and applications Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu which is normally indicated by in the sp
19. application From the Walkman home screen tap then tap Download music info gt Start This application requires a mobile or Wi Fi network connection To edit music information From the Walkman home screen tap Tap Edit music info Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are finished tap Save 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN om NRO e MUON To delete a song From the Walkman home screen browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm You can also delete albums this way Playlists On the Walkman home screen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists From the Walkman home screen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist In the menu that opens tap Add to gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist To play your own playlists Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Playlists Under Playlists select the playlist that you want to open If you want to play all songs tap Shuffle all To add songs to a playlist From the Walkman home screen browse to the song or album that you want to add to a play
20. area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi auto focus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only avail
21. exposure time minimises motion blurring B Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast RON Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera Tap one of the settings icons on the screen To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your changes Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Full HD 1920x1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1980x1080 pixels HD 1280x720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1280x720 pixels VGA 640x480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the device Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video You can also use the self timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos On 10 s Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 s Set a 2 second delay from when y
22. is enabled by default Mass storage mode Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS and Linux computers that don t have MSC MTP support To change USB connection mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity gt USB connection mode Tap Media transfer mode MTP or Mass storage mode MSC Tap OK 97 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use HO oKRW N AUN OAU N AUN AUN Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as a computer using a Wi Fi connection Before connecting you first need to pair the two devices In order to use this feature you need a Wi Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer for example a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap Pair with PC then tap Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make
23. link them to contacts You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Also some items may not send if the file size is too large To share a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to share Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Contact picture If asked select Contacts gt Just once then select a contact To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Wallpaper Follow the instructions on the screen To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Select Rotate The photo is saved in the new orientation 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use GNM N AOUN To delete a photo or video When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Delete To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items Tap the items that you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame Use the tools in the toolbars t
24. 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 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages manage bookmarks and manage text and images Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments Use the camera to take photos and record video clips 2 Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email addre
25. one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection Activate the camera Tap i then select w Tap then tap f Tap Focus mode gt Face detection To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed Tap the frame you want to select for focus Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically A yellow frame shows which face is in focus Tap the screen to take the photo Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a face just as it smiles The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus When the selected face smiles the camera automatically takes a photo To turn on Smile Shutter Activate the camera Tap then tap A Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level 595 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOB WD To take a photo using Smile Shutter When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically If no smile is detected tap the screen to take the photo manually Adding the geographical position to your photos
26. only view notifications from the lock screen when you lock your screen with the Swipe mode Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time You can also change the writing language for text input See Personalising the Xperia keyboard on page 39 To change the language From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Language amp input gt Language Select an option Tap OK If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts find and tap Then select the text beside fj and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To set the date manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set date Adjust the date by scrolling up and down Tap Set 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOB WD N oR WN WN oR WN To set the time manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set time Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute If applicable scroll up to change AM to PM or vice versa Tap Set To set the time zone From your Home screen tap
27. position and tap Apply To save a copy of the edited video tap Save Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album home screen they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder To hide a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Hide gt OK To view your hidden photos and videos In Album drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video to view it Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To unhide a photo or video In Album drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Don t hide Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online Picasa and Facebook Once you are logged in to such services you can manage content comment on photos and videos and view comments from friends From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technolog
28. set the time range for the auto reply Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field Tap OK to confirm Gmail If you have a Google account you can use the Gmail application to read and write email messages 1 234 A zl l z 5 6 1 Name of the current folder and account 2 Write anew email message 3 Search for email messages 4 Access settings and options 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 5 List of email messages 6 View alist of all Gmail accounts and folders To learn more about Gmail e When the Gmail application is open tap then tap Help 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring music to your device Using this way to get music from a computer onto your device e Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on page 97 The Walkman application may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile cor support Listening to music Use the Walkman application to listen to your favourite music and audio books 1 2 3 1 Browse your music Album art if available Search songs on Music Unlimit
29. sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device to which you want to connect then tap Connect To disconnect from a paired device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to disconnect Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to remove Tap Unpair Running diagnostic tests on your device The Xperia Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your Xperia device is working properly Xperia Diagnostics can Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia device Analyse how well applications perform on your device Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device The Xperia Diagnostics application is pre installed on most Android devices from Sony If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings gt About tablet you can download a light version from Google Play To run a specific diagnostic test From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt
30. tap Search for info In the search field enter keywords for the video then tap the confirm key on the keyboard All matches are displayed in a list Select a search result then tap Done The download of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to edit Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To delete a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm Movie Creator The Xperia Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie For example it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afte
31. the connected device and select the track that you want to play The track starts playing automatically To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON om AUN AUN To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album gt My albums All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified devices you must set up file sharing on your device The devices that you share content with are called client devices For example a TV computer or tablet can act as client devices Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices When you set up file sharing on your device you m
32. third party website please review such websites terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services Your mobile device has the capability to download store and forward additional content for example ringtones The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized Sony does not guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a licence from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protec
33. to write After you finish entering a word lift up your finger A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced If the word that you want does not appear tap 43 to see other options and select accordingly If the desired option does not appear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Text input settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox Entering text using voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap Tap then tap Keyboard settings Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Tap to save your settings A microphone icon amp appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text using voice input Open the on screen keyboard Tap amp When appears speak to enter text When you re finished tap again The suggested text appears Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap Sess Editing text You can sele
34. transferred to your device So it s a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs The Google Maps application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your network operator for more information The Google Maps application may not be available in every market country or region 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN 1 View help and options Enter an address or name to search for a location for example a restaurant s name or address Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination 2 3 4 View your account profile 5 Location mark shows a searched location on the map 6 Show your current location To show your location on the map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps then tap e To search for a location From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps In the search field enter the name of the location you want to find Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search or select a suggested location from the list If the search is successful the location is indicated by on the map To get directions While viewing a map tap Y Select a transportation mode then enter your starting point and your destination
35. with Video Unlimited From your Home screen tap Find and tap Q If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time tap Next then tap Start Now to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited Alternatively tap Sign In then follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your account or create a new account 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WD Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set the TV launcher application opens This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable gi appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI input Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply Connect the adaptor to a TV using an HDMI cable i appears in your device s status bar after a connection is establishe
36. your device Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen IV Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It also must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap WALKMAN Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of
37. 1 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Image stabiliser When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible photo SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually St Soft Skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect pes Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background my Anti motion blur Use for minimising camera shake when s
38. B cable at the same time To share your mobile connection by NFC Wi Fi tethering Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp Mobile Hotspot gt NFC Wi Fi tethering Tap OK if prompted Hold devices back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other and they will connect automatically This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi Fi tethering 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use CONDOR WN co NOOB WD AUN oR WN To use your device as Mobile Hotspot From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp Mobile Hotspot Tap Mobile Hotspot settings gt Set up Mobile Hotspot Enter the Network name SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Tap gt and mark the Mobile Hotspot checkbox If prompted tap OK to confirm 4 appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi unmark the Mobile Hotspot checkbox To rename or secure your Mobile Hotspot From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp Mobile Hotspot Tap Mobile Hotspot settings gt Set up Mobile Hotspot
39. BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE S OR ITS SUPPLIERS TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE Sony Mobile Communications AB 2014 All rights reserved 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
40. DMR device tap g and select your device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB mass storage devices USB Host adapters are sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all USB mass storage devices are supported by your device 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use PWN To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device To access files and folders on the USB storage device use a file manager app such as File Commander You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly For example open the Album application to view photos stored on the USB mass storage device or open the Walkman application to play music files To disconnect a USB mass storage device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Unmount USB storage Tap OK Detach the USB Host adapter from your device You can also disconnect the USB device via the Notification panel Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK series wireless controller You can play games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a DUALSHOCK series wireless controller To se
41. N AUN O1 Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts You can have one or several email accounts at the same time including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts To set up an email account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup For some email services you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account To add an extra email account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt then tap Add account Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually When prompted enter a name for your email account so that it is easily identifiable When you are finished tap Next To set an email account as your default account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending email messages Mark the Default account checkbox The inbox of the default account appears every time you open the email application If you only have one email account this account is automatically the default account Sending and receiving e
42. PIN Entry On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable This process is called USB tethering Similarly you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices with NFC Wi Fi tethering or Bluetooth tethering You can also share your device s mobile data connection by turning your device into a portable Wi Fi hotspot When your device s mobile data connection is successfully shared the sharing devices can use your device s data connection for example to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable Go to www android com tether to get the most current information To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device Using the USB cable that came with your device connect your device to a computer From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp Mobile Hotspot Mark the Mobile Broadband Connect checkbox then tap OK if prompted iJ is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To stop sharing your data connection unmark the Mobile Broadband Connect checkbox or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share both your device s data connection and SD card over a US
43. Renderer may vary depending on the device used Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information Content with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Browse to and open the file that you want to view Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap f and select a DMR device to share your content with The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap gs and select your device The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with The track plays automatically on the device that you select To disconnect from the
44. The recommended routes appear in a list Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a map To make a map available offline While viewing a map tap the search field Scroll to the bottom and tap Save map to use offline gt Save Enter a map name then tap Save The area shown on the map gets saved to your device To learn more about Google Maps When you use Google Maps tap then tap Help Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to for example use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN access to all applications When connected you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls Some applications may not be available in driving mode Also protected data such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management DRM is not made available via MirrorLink To connect your device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system You may need to start MirrorLink manually if the connection between your device and the infotai
45. When the transfer is done the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store You can receive additional information such as a web address To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it To open the tag tap it Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work To share your mobile connection by NFC Wi Fi tethering Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp Mobile Hotspot gt NFC Wi Fi tethering Tap OK if prompted Hold devices back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other and they will connect automatically This f
46. able in Manual capturing mode HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600 This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Centre Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 6
47. ap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices Your device and the other device are now paired To connect your device to another Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpailr Tap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices Sending device Open the application which contains the item that you want to send and scroll to the item Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press lt Other ways to send an item may exist Select Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so Tap the name of the receiving device Receiving device I
48. applications are closed when you press 7 to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If the application is 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use paused or runs in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application HEU J 5 43 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application Favourites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets Task navigation key Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar Home navigation key Exit an application and go back to the Home screen a A WwW N Back navigation key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press Fl To close all the recently used applications Tap Cyl 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
49. beside Daydream to the right To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately tap Start now To set automatic activation options tap When to daydream and then select an option Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest Swipe no protection but you have quick access to the Home screen Bluetooth Unlock unlocks your device by using paired Bluetooth devices Face Unlock unlocks your device when you look at it Unlock pattern draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device Unlock PIN enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om OWN AUN Unlock password enter an alpha numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages To change screen lock type From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type To unlock the screen using the Bluetooth unlock feature Make sure that your device and other Bluetooth devices are paired before you use the Bluetooth unlock feature For more information abo
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51. ct Edit a contact s details View more options Contact details Tap to view a contact s details Access communication options for the contact oO a N 0 OA A O Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter To search for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Q and enter a phone number name or other information in the Search contacts field The result list is filtered as you enter each character To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen tap then tap Tap then tap Filter In the list that appears mark and unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account that account appears in the list When you are finished tap Done Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account to which you want to add this contact Alternatively tap Tablet contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap Done After you select a synchronisation account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact When you save a contact to a particular account that account will show as the defa
52. ct cut copy and paste text as you write You can access the editing tools by double tapping the entered The editing tools then become available via an application bar Application bar a Tri iria E i na el Co all na fu ay 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text fy only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use or BR WN To select text Enter some text then double tap the text The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides Drag the tabs left or right to select more text To edit text Enter some text then double tap the entered text to make the application bar appear Select the text that you want to edit then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes Personalising the Xperia keyboard When entering text using the on screen keyboard you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you for example to set options for writing languages text prediction and correction automatic spacing and quick full stops The keyboard can use data from Email and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly To access the on screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard
53. ction feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed video scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually pes Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds AA Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects p Night When turned on light sensitivity is increased Use in poorly lit environments Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality 7 Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos A Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring 2 Party lt lt Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you ve taken with your camera o
54. d The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view help about using a TV remote control While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen Select Remote control usage You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen If the TV already has an auto scaling option enabled this setting does not appear under the MHL settings To disconnect your device from the TV set Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device Mirroring the screen of another Xperia device wirelessly on your device You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices The other Xperia device for example an Xperia phone or tablet must support Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast To mirror the screen of an Xperia device on your device Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Receive tap Start Other device From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia
55. d then tap Post To Like a photo or video on Facebook While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook albums tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap j to show that you Like the item on Facebook Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a particular photo See Adding the geographical position to your photos on page 56 for more information If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage 123 ee 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 3 4 5 Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and or videos geotagged with the same location 71 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears on the map The total number of photos appears in the top right corner for example gy To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To add a geotag to a photo Whe
56. download more small apps from Google Play HHH TE To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear press J Tap the small app that you want to open To close a small app Tap Eg on the small app window To download a small app From the small apps bar tap A then tap and tap gt Search 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 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN 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 Open the small apps bar then tap A Touch 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 To make the small apps bar appear press I Tap A gt gt Select a widget
57. e button 2c The infinite button 2 gives you access to several sources of information including videos on YouTube lyrics and artist info on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimise the Walkman application When a song is playing tap 4 to go to the Home screen The Walkman application stays playing in the background To open the Walkman application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the c to open the recently used applications window Tap the Walkman application Walkman home screen menu The Walkman home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited From here you can manage your albums and playlists organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels 123456 10987 1 Return to the Walkman home screen 2 Browse your music by artist 3 Browse your music by album 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Browse your music by song Browse all playlists New releases provided by Music Unlimited N O OA Ff Charts provided by Music Unlimited Featured playlists provided by Music Unlimited O Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 10 Manage and edit your music using SensMe channels Sony Entertainment Network with
58. e data usage checkbox if it is not marked then tap OK To set the mobile data usage limit drag the corresponding line to the desired value Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O AUN WD OoR WN oRWN To control the mobile data usage of individual applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Find and tap the desired application Mark the Restrict background data checkbox To access more specific settings for the application if available tap View app settings and make the desired changes The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via Wi Fi From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap s then mark the Show Wi Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked Tap the Wi Fi tab Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network for example when they are trav
59. e on touch checkbox The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Screen timeout Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key l Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your sleep setting To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Smart backlight control Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle To activate the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider beside Daydream to the right To select content for the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider beside Daydream to the right Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider
60. ecific applications Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree Media Formats Audio Playback Decoder format Supported in file format AAC AAC LC AAC 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4a eAAC AAC ELD ADTS aac AMR NB AMR WB 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4a AMR amr awb FLAC FLAC flac Matroska mka MIDI SMF mid XMF xmf Mobile XMF mxmf OTA ota RTTTL rtttl RTX rtx iIMelody imy MP3 MP3 mp3 PCM WAV wav Vorbis OGG 0gg Matroska mkv WMA ASF wma Audio Recording Encoder format Supported in file format AAC AAC LC AAC 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4a AAC ELD 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AMR AMR NB AMR WB 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4a AMR amr Image Playback Decoder format Supported in file format BMP BMP bmp GIF GIF gif JPEG JPEG jpg jpeg PNG PNG png WebP WebP webp Windows bitmap BMP bmp Image Capture Video P
61. ector details for each movie You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application 1 View menu options 2 3 4 5 Display the most recently played video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To play a video in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then find and tap the video that you want to play To display or hide the controls tap the screen To pause playing tap To resume playing tap To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external device When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls Tap gt Throw Select an external device on which to play the video If there is no external device available follow the on screen instructions to add one To change settings in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap gt Settings then cha
62. ed and all songs saved to your device View the current play queue Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song Play or pause a song Shuffle songs in the current play queue oOo N O OO BR WO DPD Repeat all songs in the current play queue Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 10 Progress indicator Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song Walkman home screen 12 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Walkman application 4 Return to the Walkman music player screen To play a song using the Walkman application From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right Select a music category for example under My Library tap Artists Albums or Songs then browse to the song that you want to open Tap a song to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share To find song related information online While a song is playing in the Walkman application tap the infinit
63. eecaeecueeseesaeesaeeees ONE TOUCH SeU dtetogacaved suntanetesngasetesmnveuseeuceenasesaneadeeensrseieeedrsntnnins Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT 1 eeeeeeeeeees Tea es iat iexceoes eet na ceemntiaine eae pen term alanianiaentreiseerers SING Ocal GCIV COS ceria eect we recto ore aE E E E EEE Er Google Maps and Wa VIC AO Master ceeescapeeceisetreestinteetadanadenssstenecace Using your device with a car infotainment SyStemM c02seceeee PROVING MO goena AEEA EE EE EEEE Calendar and alarm CIOCK ccccccccececcecccccccccceccencusuencuaceaeaneaeeas CaAleNCal cccccccccccccceccecccccccucuccucceccecvececuucuetucuacuatusuecuauusuauueuustacuauvacs Alarm ANd CIOCK ccccccceccccccecccccccccecccenucecucenuuesuueauecauesueesueesueeatesas Support and MAINTENANCE 2 ccsccceeecceeccesecseeeeeeeenscaneeaeeeeeeeess Help TORY OME CS TCC eevee teeeteca seven csqucuvete n E aR aD aair T ENERE MEd FOMA a E E eee eeceaereaecenesee eames Finding a lost device sessaciceacenccdecanehdectnachcessaeenccoacaeecseacece cneusceccears Finding the identification number of your CeVICE 0ccceceeeeeees Battery and power MANAGeEMENL ccccsccecceceecseeeeseeeeseeeeeseeseeseees Memory and SL OVA Cette sete teste ce ene sre eae cents aa tan dadeeeeneemeen This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Managing files USING a COMPUTEL cscccecceecceeceeeceeeceeseee
64. eeesaes 97 Running diagnostic tests ON your CEVICE ccscceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeenees 98 miccicclailale slgleln goto iii q 6 Penson eee nner eeee nner nn tec nen tere ene ee oneee rte re 99 Using your device in wet and dusty CONnditions ccccsceseeeeee 100 FROG Y CuI OU CLG WNC Cates resort toean AEE 101 Limitations to services ANC TeAtUIeS cccceccecceeceeceeeeeeseesenseeees 101 PS aT INTOMART E 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Android version Tablet Features Charging Notification Light Power Lock Button Light Sensor Front Camera Speaker Speaker Volume Zoom Key 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 microSD SIM Card Slots Charger USB Port IR Blaster Microphone NFC Detection Area Charging Dock Connector Heads
65. een 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 17 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om NR 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 Tap the folder to open it Tap the folder s title bar to show the Folder name field Enter 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 j E To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Lock screen Select 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
66. el resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 6MP 3264 1836 16 9 6 megapixel picture size with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 3MP 2048x1536 4 3 3 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 2MP 1920x1080 16 9 2 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the device Use this function to take self portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo You can also use the self timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos On 10 s Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 2 s Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the
67. elling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation To add a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN Tap Select the type of VPN to add Enter your VPN settings Tap Save To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN In the list of available networks tap the VPN that you want to connect to Enter the required information Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 2 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N N synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts email calendar events and other information from online accounts for example email accounts such as Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync Facebook Flickr and Twitter You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto sync function Or you can synchronise each account manually To set up an online
68. en 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 l To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key l 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 4 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
69. er or microphone get wet their function may be impacted until the water has completely dried Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours depending on the environment During this time you can however use other features in the device that do not utilise the soeaker or microphone All compatible accessories including batteries chargers handsfree devices and micro USB cables are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations are exceeded If you have any further questions about the use of your products refer to our Customer support service for help IP Ingress Protection rating Your device has an IP rating which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water The first digit in the two digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects including dust The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water Resistance to solid objects and dust Resistance to water IPOX No special protection IPXO No special protection IP1X Protected against solid objects IPX1 Protected against dripping water gt 50 mm in diameter IP2X Protected against solid objects gt IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 12 5 mm in diameter degrees from normal position 100 Thi
70. er up to 1 5 metres deep You can use your device in dusty environments for example on a windy beach when your fingers are wet in some extreme weather conditions for example when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 metres or less for example in a fresh water lake or river in a chlorinated swimming pool Even if your device is resistant to dust and water you should avoid exposing it unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust sand and mud or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures The waterproof ability of the micro USB port the SIM card slot the memory card slot and the headset jack cannot be guaranteed in all environments or conditions Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack come in contact with salt water For example if you re at the beach remember to keep your device away from the sea water Also never expose the device to any liquid chemicals For example if you re washing dishes by hand using liquid detergent avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent After exposure to non fresh water rinse your device using fresh water Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust or moisture After using the device in water dry off the areas around all covers including the covers for the micro USB port the SIM card slot and the memory card slot If the speak
71. et jack This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N e O1f 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 Open the SIM card slot cover Using a fingernail pull out the SIM card holder Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the SIM card holder with the Verizon logo facing up Push the SIM card holder back into place Close 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 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e OO BRWD Removing the SIM Card PSS 4 O a c Open the SIM card slot cover Using a fingernail pull out the SIM card holder Remove the SIM card Push the SIM card holder back into place Close 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 Open the microSD card slot cover Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD s
72. ethod to unlock the screen To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions in your device If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WN N O1 B W DY e BRWDND OORA WN To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt PIN Enter a numeric PIN If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK To create a screen lock password From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter a password If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK To view notifications from the lock screen From the lock screen drag the left side of the status bar downwards Tap the notification that you want to view You can
73. eturn or confirm text input oo Switch between lower case 4 upper case 4 and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language Shift to the moveable thumb keyboard or mini keyboard Enter text using voice input Enter a space N O OO Ff Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 00 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap amp S To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character To enter a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options then select from the list For example to enter touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard drag to and select e To enter a period After you enter a word double tap the space bar To switch between the full keyboard and the small keyboards When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap Ca or E Select a keyboard option Drag lt gt to move the small keyboard as desired 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on screen keyboard is displayed slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want
74. f asked accept the connection Sending device If asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device Receiving device Accept the incoming item 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use QO B To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your device lf prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downwards TO open a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Show received files One touch setup You can use the One touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia devices For example you can use One touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and Xperia Link The One touch setup function is activated using NFC Other one touch features include Bluetooth and Media Server For more information abou
75. hat it doesn t sound when you re in a meeting To adjust the sound volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video press the volume key up or down To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and amp appears in the status bar Press the volume key down again qx appears in the status bar Press the volume key up to exit silent mode 30 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON WON OonBR WN KR OND om Oo NM AUN To select the notification sound From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Notification sound Select an option from the list or tap 2 to select a music file saved to your device Tap Done To enable touch tones From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Touch sounds checkbox SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN Personal Identity Number When a SIM card is locked the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of atte
76. he camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds one second before and after you press the camera key So you can go back and find the perfect image To use Timeshift burst Activate the camera Tap i then select To take photos press the camera key fully down and then release it The photos taken appear in thumbnail view Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook page You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged into Facebook Videos can be up to 10 minutes long To broadcast live video using Social live Activate the camera Tap i then select Log in to your Facebook account Tap to start broadcasting To take a photo during the broadcast tap To stop broadcasting tap o This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oBRWND O Background defocus mode Use your camera s blurred background effect to make your subjects look sharper and more vivid in comparison to their background In Background defocus mode the camera takes two shots identifies the background and then blurs it while keeping the subject sharp and in focus It s just like shooting with a digital SLR camera You can select from three different blur variations and tune the blur level in the preview d
77. hooting a slightly dark scene A Landscape Use for landscape photos The camera focuses on distant objects At Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots The built in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot 2 Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface 2 Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface ay Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur iso High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur y4 Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour SS Pet 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes 7 Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos g Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface A Sports Use for photos of fast moving objects Short
78. hoto tap Save To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Cy If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To set the saturation level of colours in a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Cy If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save Editing videos with the Movie Creator application You can edit videos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video After you save the edited video the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device To trim a video While the video is playing tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap jm gt Trim To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position then tap Apply To save a copy of the trimmed video tap Save 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN To adjust the speed of a video While the video is playing tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap ji gt Speed Select an option then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired
79. idays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap s then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To display birthdays the in Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap s then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right Tap Birthdays then select the contact group for which you want to display birthdays To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap s then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right If location services are disabled tap Add then search for the city that you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on page 86 To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap s then tap Settings gt Calendar view settings Tap Weather forecast Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general
80. isplay Face in You can use the Face in mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject Multi camera mode Multi camera mode lets you take a photo that combines images from two different angles and devices You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi Fi direct technology You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo So if you re at a concert venue for example and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi Fi direct technology Both devices must support NFC To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect Activate the camera on your device Tap i then select On the screens of both devices tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to each other Both devices should now connect using Wi Fi direct technology Once the devices are connected two images appear in the viewfinder of your device one from the viewfinder of your camera and another from the viewfinder of the connected device To edit the images in your viewfinder tap HR
81. layback Video Recording Encoder format Supported in file format JPEG JPEG jpg Decoder format Supported in file format MPEG 4 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4v Matroska mkv AVI avi Xvid xvid H 263 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4v H 26 3GPP 3gp 3gpp MP4 mp4 m4v Matroska mkv H 265 MP4 mp4 m4v VP8 WebM webm Matroska mkv VP9 WebM webm Encoder format Supported in file format MPEG 4 3GPP 3gp MP4 mp4 H 263 3GPP 3gp MP4 mp4 H 264 3GPP 3gp MP4 mp4 Audio Video Streaming transport HLS Streaming HTTP progressive streaming MPEG DASH RTSP DRM DRM Digital Rights OMA DRM v1 0 Management features the rights and copy protection Marlin DRM of downloaded content Widevine Level 3 PlayReady DRM available in specific regions 93 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN om O1 Finding a lost device kel If you have a Google account the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it You can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it As a last resort remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regio
82. list Touch and hold the song or the album title then tap Add to Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song The album or song is added to the playlist To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device s internal storage To delete a playlist Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Playlists Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete Tap Delete Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete smart playlists Sharing music To share a song From the Walkman home screen browse to the song or album that you want to share Touch and hold the song title then tap Share Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share albums and playlists in the same way 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Sharing music on Facebook The Friends music function collects links to music and music related content that you and your friends have shared using Facebook To share and Like a song on Facebook While the song is playing in the Walkman application tap i to show that you Like the song on Facebook If desired add a comment in the comments field Tap Share to send the song to Facebook If the
83. lot with the gold contacts facing down Close 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 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 Press and hold the Power Lock button until the Device options screen appears Tap Power off gt OK Why do 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
84. lowing Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the cache memory for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card If your device can t read content on the memory card you may need to format it To view the memory status From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage To view the amount of free and used RAM From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Application manager gt Running 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om OW NO oR WN em OD Na To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage Tap Cached data gt OK When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or settings To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Application manager gt Running Select an application or service
85. m Wi Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services To enable location services From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm AUN To allow Google apps to access your location From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Google gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm AUN Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location Google Maps and navigation Use Google Maps to track your current location view real time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination When you view a map you use data traffic to get an Internet connection and data is
86. mail messages 1 234567 Hiiti h 1 View alist of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Write an email message 3 Search for email messages 4 Delete an email message 5 Mark a message as unread 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN 6 Print an email message or save it as a PDF file 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email lf you are using several email accounts tap and select the Inbox of the account that you want to check To download new messages tap When the inbox is open swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list To read your email messages From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to check all your email accounts at once tap lt then tap Combined inbox in the drop down menu In the email inbox scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To create and send an email message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the account from which you want to send the email then tap Inbox in the drop down menu Tap tg then type the recipient s name or email address or ta
87. 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Add account gt Google Follow 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 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 Plug the charger into a po
88. mpts allowed your SIM card will become blocked You then need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key and a new PIN Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator To lock or unlock a SIM card From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap Change SIM PIN Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK Re type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap 1 Enter a new PIN code and tap lt 4 Re enter the new PIN code and tap lt 4 If your device requires a PUK code please contact Verizon Wireless Customer service for the code screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked Drag the slider to adjust the brightness Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON oORWNM RWN WN WON To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrat
89. n you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap to set location to open the map screen Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo When you are finished tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places Tap the photo that you want to view on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places gt Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue then tap the desired location on the map Tap OK To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite view 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O AOU AUN Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Movies application also helps you get poster art plot summaries genre info and dir
90. ndars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view When an appointment time approaches your device plays a notification sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar 1 gt 3 45 L ll DECEMBER 2013 AGENDA l i i 4 I f b HE z j ii 14 1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view Add a calendar event Search for events Return to the current date Access settings and other options Agenda for the selected day N O oO A WD N Flick left or right to browse more quickly To create a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap New event If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts select the account to which you want to add this event If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event To save the event and send out invitations tap Done To view a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event that you want to view To view multiple calendars From your Home screen tap then find and tap Calendar Tap then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected pinch the screen to zoom in 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AOUN AUN AOUN AUN To display national hol
91. ne tap Done Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application You can also assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites Tap wW To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Favourites To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact Tap Done Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap x Touch and hold Myself Tap lt then select a transfer method and follow the on screen instructions 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN To send a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to send Tap lt then select a transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several contacts at once From your Home screen tap then tap Press 5 then tap Mark several Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to
92. ne email account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account you want to check Under the account that you want to check select Show all folders 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use o1 BR WDM o1 BR WDM To delete an email message In your email inbox mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete then tap Tap Delete In the email inbox view you can also flick a message to the right to delete it Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the account you want to remove Tap Delete account gt OK To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Tap s then tap Settings Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency Tap Inbox check frequency gt Check frequency and select an option To set an Out of Office auto reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the EAS Exchange Active Sync account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto reply Tap Out of office Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function If needed mark the Set time range checkbox and
93. nge the settings as desired To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap s then tap Audio settings Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate When you re finished tap OK 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ To share a video When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing tap then tap Share Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video then follow the relevant steps to send it Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Movies application it s a good idea to transfer movies TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices such as a computer There are several ways to transfer your content Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on page 97 Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then
94. ngs gt Bluetooth Tap and select Rename tablet Enter a name for your device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device you may need to enter a passcode Your device will automatically try the generic passcode OOOO If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device You can pair your device with several Bluetooth devices but you can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OCOND OF To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices From your device s Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth All available Bluetooth devices appear in a list T
95. nment system is not established automatically To start MirrorLink manually Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Start MirrorLink Tap OK Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right to turn on the Airplane mode function You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars for example your Google account or Xperia with Facebook account then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application You can select which cale
96. ns To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt my Xperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox then tap Accept If prompted sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network account or create a new one if you don t have one Enable locations services on your device if this function is not already enabled To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using either the Google account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID identification number In your device this number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service and need to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use W N gt To view your IMEI number via the device settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Status Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number To view the IMEI number you can also open the phone dialer on yo
97. ns of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns To allow the download of applications from other sources From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security Mark the Unknown sources checkbox Tap OK Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Application manager 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN emo WN NOOB WD om CO Internet and networks Browsing the web Use Google Chrome for Android to browse the web To browse with Google Chrome From your Home screen tap Find and tap F If you are using Google Chrome for the first time select to either sign in toa Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field then tap Go on the keyboard Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails Once you have connected to a Wi Fi network your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come wi
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99. nts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen tap Tap Settings To view information about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode Make sure that Tap to wake up mode is turned on To turn it on tap Settings gt Display then mark the Tap to wake up checkbox Double tap the screen To open the Quick settings panel Drag the right side of the status bar downwards To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel Drag the right side of the status bar downwards then tap Edit Touch and hold an icon then drag and drop to the Quick settings panel for display To rearrange the Quick settings panel Drag the right side of the status bar downwards then tap Edit Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Sound volume You can adjust the volume for notifications music and video playback You can also set your device to silent mode so t
100. o work with your selected items To activate selection mode you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue Then you can tap other items to select them Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analysed as they are added After running an analysis you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Faces All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder To name a face In the Faces tile tap the Unnamed faces folder then browse to the Other faces folder and choose the face that you want to name Tap Add name Type a name then tap Done gt Add as new person To edit a face name When you are viewing a face in full screen view tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Edit name tags Tap OK Tap the name of the face that you want to edit Edit the name then tap Done gt Add as new person Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on yo
101. of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your wireless service provider for more information Legal information SonySGP561 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this User guide All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved Visit www sonymobile com us legal for more information This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use For applications accessed on or through a
102. on or turn off the shutter sound Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card Touch Block Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions The white balance setting icon ii is available on the camera screen aro Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs TiS NIZA Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting 77S se Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 megapix
103. ou tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode HDR video Use the video HDR High Dynamic Range setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is rep
104. our finger To take a self portrait using the front camera Activate the camera Tap amp To take the photo tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e MUON AUN AUN To use the zoom function When the camera is open press the volume key up or down When the camera is open pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject Tap to start recording Tap to stop recording This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video tap The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To view your photos and videos Activate the camera then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video Flick left or right to view your photos and videos To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete Tap the screen to make jj appear Tap Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off centre face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap
105. p amp and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gq To reply to an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to reply to then tap Reply or Reply all Enter your reply then tap gj To forward an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to forward then tap Forward Enter the recipient s email address manually or tap amp and select a recipient from your Contacts list Enter your message text then tap gj To view an email message attachment Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by After the email message opens tap Load The attachment starts to download After the attachment finishes downloading tap View To save a sender s email address to your contacts Find and tap a message in your email inbox Tap the name of the sender then tap OK Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information if desired then tap Done 45 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN O1 QO B Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages Once activated you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time go
106. p Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed To add a Wi Fi sleep policy From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Press 5 Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections If you have little background knowledge of wireless security WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption to secure your network You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords Use one of these methods to enable WPS 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN or BR WD 0O BR O OG N Push button method simply push a button on a WPS supported device for example a router PIN method your device creates a random PIN Personal Identification Number which you enter on the WPS supported device To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS button From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap then press the WPS button on the WPS supported device To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS PIN From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap gt WPS
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108. 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Status bar icons Select the icons that you want to display 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalisation gt Manage notifications Select 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 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Battery status Q Q The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane
109. r to view similar content that you ve saved to your device All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid 1 Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your images or the ones you added to favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu The date of items in the group Tap a photo or video to view it N O oO A WD WN Scroll up or down to view content To view photos and videos From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Tap a photo or video that you want to view then tap Album gt Just once Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application that you have chosen as the default to always open photos or videos tap Settings gt Apps and swipe over to the All tab then select the application and tap Clear defaults under Launch by default If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto rotate screen checkbox under Settings gt Display gt Screen rotation To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To watch a slideshow of
110. reen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery then tap STAMINA mode Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked then tap Apps active in standby gt Add applications Scroll left or right to add or remove applications and services as desired When you re finished tap Done Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos apps and other files The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data Examples are alarm volume and language settings emails bookmarks calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card of up to 128 GB to get more storage space Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to this type of memory You can for example set the camera application to save photos directly to the memory card The dynamic memory RAM is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage If the device starts to slow down or applications suddenly shut down you should consider the fol
111. resentative of both dark and bright areas This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Centre Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand Standard Activate to remove the camera shakes Off The stabiliser is turned off 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Scene selection The Scene sele
112. resieteselsnesendnes E 34 Dao aNG e E saan E E E 34 X Reallty for MODO ceccicesatireetesctrect onccdecistuarcatesascnunesnnenseateneessees 35 SUPE VVA MOE eea E eee eee 35 EnnNancCNg tne sound OU Ueeictecscacsceenre nseeauiarcexinenencctuvertacereeen nenem 35 Noise cancellation n nnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnenrnnrnrnnrnnnnnnrnennrnennnne 36 POO E aE AERES 37 On Screen KEyDOI O aeree EESE REENE SEESE E E 37 Entering text USING voice INDUT ccccceceeceeceeceeeeeeeseeeeseessnseeseees 38 CUNG TO ee E E EE 38 Personalising the Xperia KEyYDOAI ccecceeceeececeeeceeseeseeseeeeeeaes 39 Da gi e PEA E E I E E T E E EE 40 Iransiering COMUAC Siete ese cree eeiecen ees ae tae cake ee cent ean eee cutee oe cue 40 Searching and viewing Wl e19 q 12s tant eeken ne eee en enn ee een a se ene 41 FRO GING ana editing COM AGS ver dence setovetenstsee sree pevereszeseceentuececeanentes 41 Favorites and grouUpS s ssssssssrrerserrenrnnrrenrnrnrnnrnenrnnrnrnrnrenrnenrennne 42 Sending contact INTONMAUON ixncaccndeccacccadcecceseavcusaeoceedaecwuscnedoeevesheneees 42 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 43 BACKNO UI CONS irere EE neuen ETE 43 ETATE E E wc gs ces decay rte E POA T EAST aA Setting UHCI all coc scecaceessenieersscaseaesecadouesoassoondncednseacserossescarseseassconeecs 44 Sending and receiving email MESSAGES ccsecseeceeceecseeeeeeesees 44 Emal preview
113. rnoon outing or from a random three day period and create a movie for you When this highlight style movie is ready you get notified You can then edit it as desired For example you can edit the title delete scenes or change the music 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om NRO To open Movie Creator From your Home screen tap Find and tap Movie Creator If no photos or videos are saved on your device no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Movie Creator Tap then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications To disable Movie Creator From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt All Find and tap Movie Creator gt Disable Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service If you already have a PlayStation network account then you can use that account instead To get started
114. rsion of this publication Print only for private use om ON om e MUON Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications games music movies and books It includes both free and paid applications Before you start downloading from Google Play make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data charges To use Google Play you need to have a Google account Google Play may not be available in all countries or regions To download an application from Google Play From the Home screen tap Find and tap Play Store Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Application manager Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applicatio
115. s mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired Tap Save Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Increasing Wi Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi Fi signal Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Don t cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device the highlighted area in the illustration oR WN WON OoRWND Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device requires a mobile data connection to access the Internet By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data To enable Wi Fi network notifications Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Advanced Mark the Wi Fi notifications checkbox To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network From the Home screen tap Find and ta
116. s is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use IP3X Protected against solid objects gt IPX3 Protected against spraying water 2 5 mm in diameter IP4X Protected against solid objects gt 1 IPX4 Protected against splashing water mm in diameter IP5X Protected against dust limited IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes ingress no harmful deposit IP6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7 Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes IPX8 Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water depths greater than 1 metre The exact conditions are specified for each device by the manufacturer For more information go to www sonymobile com testresults Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile corn recycle Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas Without limitation this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112 Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability
117. screen timeout setting when the battery level drops below a certain percentage appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Queue background Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre defined data intervals To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery To activate your preferred mode drag the relevant slider to the right or mark the relevant checkbox and then confirm if necessary STAMINA mode feature overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance Extended Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi Fi and mobile data standby when the screen is off You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device To activate STAMINA mode features From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate then tap Turn on if prompted To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Home sc
118. send all contacts Tap lt then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact Press then tap Link contact Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap 2 Tap Unlink contact gt Unlink Backing up contacts You can use a memory card to back up contacts See ransferring contacts on page 40 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap x Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN AU
119. set may not be included with your device at purchase When a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device for the first time you can also select the noise cancelling headset type by dragging down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tapping Headphones connected To adjust the settings to the noise environment Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings gt Noise cancelling gt Noise environment Select the relevant noise environment type then tap OK 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Typing text On screen keyboard You can enter text with the on screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on screen keyboard and enter text using only one hand you can activate the thumb keyboard or mini keyboard instead You can select up to three languages for text input The keyboard detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type a b o il E rs Z _ i 1 2 3 4 5 amp T Ai 4 E q Wi r I Y u i p p a i 1 3 f i i i t Ls in i 4 i 6 5 1 Delete a character before the cursor 2 Enter a carriage r
120. set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick 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 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse the panes then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick 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 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N WwW N Q RO To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen tap Flick 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 To open the Application screen menu drag
121. song is received successfully you get a confirmation message from Facebook To manage music from your friends on Facebook Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Friends music gt Recent Tap an item that you want to work on Manage the item as desired For example to Like the song tap i To comment on the song add a comment in the comments field To view music that you shared on Facebook Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Friends music gt My shares Scroll to an item that you want to open then tap it All comments that you posted on Facebook about the item if any are displayed Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser When a song is playing in the Walkman application tap amp Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound effects gt Equaliser To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap w and select a style To turn on the Surround sound feature When the Walkman application is open tap amp Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound effects gt Surround sound VPT Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes in the music s loudness rhythm and frequency level
122. ss and other information related to your contacts 9 Access your downloaded applications Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos w Use the Gmail application to read write and organise email messages Search for information in your device and on the web View your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps H g gt Go to Google Play to download free and paid applications for your device Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with your friends O Use the WALKMAN application to organise and play music audio books and podcasts 3 View news stories and weather forecasts Q Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos O Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Q Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Q Use the Help application to read Get started guide and User guide get to know icon glossary view your usage and customize your features of Verizon mobile and watch help videos and other product related information Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Download and install new applications and updates Some applications are not supported by all networks and or service providers in all areas 21 This is an Internet ve
123. t the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licences for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use revocation list with the licences Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licences for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ERASE AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE INCLUDING
124. t the setup of Screen mirroring Media Server NFC and Bluetooth refer to the relevant sections of the User guide To start One touch setup on your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt One touch setup The NFC function is automatically turned on Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia device is turned on Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device touches the other The one touch setup function launches automatically Both devices must support the One touch setup function Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT technology For example if you go running with an ANT compatible heart rate monitor and a foot pod to measure pace and distance you can collect all the data from the run on your device You can then analyse your performance and see how you can improve You can download a range of applications from Google Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information fro
125. t up a connection between a DUALSHOCK wireless controller and your device a USB Host adapter is required 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN O1 AUN AUN To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth function on your device is turned on Connect a USB Host adapter to your device Connect the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to the USB Host adapter When Controller connected wired appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen unplug the USB Host adapter When Controller connected wireless appears in the status bar a wireless connection is established To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt DUALSHOCK 3 DUALSHOCK 4 Select DUALSHOCK 4 and follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection NFC Use Near Field Communications NFC to share data with other devices such as a video photo web page address music file or contact You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other Before you can use NFC you must first turn on the NFC func
126. tap Tap then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes Tap OK to confirm To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select a source To select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants are only available for the on screen keyboard when you select some writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap Tap then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap E3 Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Verizon Cloud Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap then tap Set
127. the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS Touch 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 From 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 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger To arrange applications on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Select the desired option under SHOW APPS To search for an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap Search apps Enter the name of the application that you want to search for To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap Uninstall All uninstallable applications are indicated by EG Tap 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
128. the power key to lock the screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key Swipe inwards from the middle of the left side of the screen until appears then tap it If required enter your PIN code pattern or password to unlock the screen Find and tap the widget that you want to add Follow 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 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation menu tap Apps Scroll 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 f To create a folder on the Home scr
129. thin range Some Wi Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you Know the network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks To turn on Wi Fi From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Drag the slider beside Wi Fi to the right to turn on the Wi Fi function It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To connect to a Wi Fi network automatically From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Tap Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To search for new available networks tap amp and then tap Scan To add a Wi Fi network manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap Enter the Network SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP setting
130. time settings for example 12 hour or 24 hour 123 4 56 C ee gi December 2013 ri Z ee f 4 8 1 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function Add a new alarm O a A O NN View options 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WD AUN T Turn an alarm on or off 8 Open date and time settings for the clock To set a new alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Set lf desired edit other alarm settings Tap Done To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag amp 3 to the right To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap To edit an existing alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Make the desired changes Tap Done To turn on or off an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To set the sound for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the
131. tings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap gt Sync now You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device For example you can copy contacts to a memory card use Bluetooth technology or save contacts to a SIM card For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device refer to the relevant User guide To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap x Press then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the files that you want to import and tap OK To import contacts using Bluetooth technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file 40 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e OA Searching and viewing contacts ke QI r B 2 l 1 View your contacts favorites and groups NO Search for contacts Add a conta
132. tion and the screen of your device must be active NFC may not be available in all countries and or regions To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Mark the NFC checkbox To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the contact appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the contact information is displayed on the screen of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To open the Walkman application tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share Tap the track to play it You can then tap 4 to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears
133. ult account to save to the next time you add a contact If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save it to 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN e MUON I I AUN WD To edit a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 8 Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 2 Tap and select a method for adding the contact picture After you add the picture tap Done You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application If you want to add a picture that is saved to an online account you must download the picture first To delete contacts From your Home screen tap then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap ij then tap Delete To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap Tap Myself then tap 29 Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are do
134. unction only works with devices that also support NFC Wi Fi tethering 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Oooh WN gt Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices or to connect to handsfree accessories Bluetooth connections work better within 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Tap the on off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth function is turned on Tap Bluetooth Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth devices To adjust your device s visibility time to other Bluetooth devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Visibility timeout Select an option Naming your device You can give your device a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To give your device a name Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Setti
135. until the device shuts down Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway Before you start make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset Tap Reset tablet lf required draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue To confirm tap Erase everything 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Using your device in wet and dusty conditions To ensure the water resistance of your device all covers including the covers for the micro USB port the SIM card slot and the memory card slot must be firmly closed Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection IP ratings IP55 and IP58 as explained in the table below To view more specific IP information about your device go to www sonymobile com global er legal testresults and click on the relevant device name These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline wat
136. ur device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use QO B W PDO AUN AUN AOUN CO 0 O AOUN To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap 4 gt Crop Tap to select an option To adjust the crop frame touch and hold the edge of the crop frame When the squares at the edges disappear drag inward or outward to resize the frame To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time touch and hold one of the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear then drag the corner accordingly To move the crop frame to another area of the photo touch and hold inside the frame then drag it to the desired position Tap Apply Crop To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Cy If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Cy If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap O then select an option To save a copy of the edited p
137. ur device and enter 06 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power You can remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery gt App power consumption An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time Review the information then act as required for example to uninstall an application or restrict its usage To view which applications use the most battery power From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery gt Battery usage To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Battery Power saving modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer STAMINA mode Disables Wi Fi and mobile data when the screen is turned off and restricts hardware performance J appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Low battery mode Modifies your device s behaviour for example to adjust screen brightness and the
138. ust also give access permission to client devices After you do so such devices appear as registered devices Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices Connect your device to a Wi Fi network From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Media server To turn on the Share media function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set the relevant access permissions for other devices The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect check that your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings If you close the Media server view the file sharing function stays running in the background To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Drag the slider beside Share media to the left To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen tap Find and tap
139. ut pairing see 7o pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 84 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Settings gt Security Tap Screen lock gt Bluetooth unlock Tap Continue and select the device that you want to use to unlock the screen then tap Continue Choose an option as the backup lock to unlock the screen when no Bluetooth devices are connected In other Bluetooth devices find and tap the name of your device under Settings gt Bluetooth gt Paired devices When Connected appears on the Bluetooth devices press the power key on your device immediately If your device is disconnected from other Bluetooth devices you need to unlock the screen using a PIN or a Pattern To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Tap Face Unlock then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of your face After your face is successfully captured tap Continue Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup For best results capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright and hold the device at eye level To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face you must use the backup unlock m
140. ver details provided by your corporate network administrator available From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account gt Exchange ActiveSync Enter your corporate email address and password Tap Next Your device begins to retrieve your account information If a failure occurs enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device Select what data you want to sync with your device such as contacts and calendar entries If desired activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to control certain security features on your device For example you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption When the setup is done enter a name for the corporate account When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account then change the settings of the EAS account as desired To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account Tap Check frequency gt Check frequency and select an interval option To remove an EAS account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accou
141. wer outlet Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer Plug 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 When 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 4 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 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping e Open or select an item e Mark or unmark a checkbox or option e Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding e Move an item e Activate an item specific menu e Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list Pinching and spreading e Zoom in or out on a web page a photo or a map 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home scre
142. y and email to share content Con 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera 2 3 4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 5 View your favorite photos and videos 6 View all photos with faces 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use st 7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode 8 View photos and videos on the same network 9 View photos and videos on Facebook 10 View photos and videos on Picasa 11 View photos using the Flickr online service The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started with it All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap E to view the comments Enter your comments in the input fiel
143. your photos When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album Tap a photo to end the slideshow 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap s gt SensMe slideshow Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe music data to play a slideshow To pause playing tap the screen to display the controls then tap Q To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap then tap Movies gt Just once If the playback controls are not displayed tap the screen to display them To hide the controls tap the screen again TO pause a video When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap 0D To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind or right to fast forward To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key Sharing and managing photos and videos You can share photos and videos that you ve stored on your device You can also manage them in different ways For example you can work with photos in batches delete photos and

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