Sony SGP521 manual Updating your device wirelessly, Updating your device using a computer

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Updating your device wirelessly

Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

To download and install a system update

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Update Center.

3Select the desired system update, then tap Download.

4When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

 

To download and install an application update

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Update Center.

3Select the desired application update, then tap Update. The update installs automatically after download.

 

To install a new application

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Update Center.

3Select the desired application, then tap Install. The application installs automatically after download.

To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel

1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download.

3When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To download and install an application update from the Notifications panel

1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2Scroll down and select the desired application update, then tap Update. The update installs automatically after download.

To install a new application from the Notifications panel

1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2Scroll down and select the desired application, then tap Install. The new application installs automatically after download.

Updating your device using a computer

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC

Companion application or an Apple® Mac® computer running the Sony Bridge for Mac application.

If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text FM radio Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup 101 Calendar 109 Alarm and clock 110About this User guide Find and tap Settings About tablet Android versionGetting started OverviewAssembly To insert the micro SIM cardTo remove the micro SIM card To insert a memory cardTo remove the memory card To turn on the device Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time To turn off the deviceFind and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light statusTo set up a Google account on your device Charging your deviceTapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingFlicking Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping To activate the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsStatus icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Notification iconsTo manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Application overviewTo manage notifications Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Internet and MMS settingsFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Internet and networksWi-Fi To add a Wi-Fi network manually Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings To enable Wi-Fi network notificationsTo share your data connection using a USB cable To add a Wi-Fi sleep policyTap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Tethering with Xperia LinkTo rename or secure your portable hotspot Selecting mobile networks Find and tap Settings Data usageControlling data usage Mark the Restrict background data checkboxVirtual private networks VPNs Tap ConnectSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock Find and tap Settings Sound Phone ringtoneFind and tap Settings Sound Notification sound SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Display Sleep Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Display Brightness Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockTap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternTap Continue Language settings Date and timeReality for mobile Super-vivid modeHigh-resolution audio Enhancing the sound outputTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port Noise cancellationTo play high-resolution audio using a headset only To use a noise cancelling headsetTyping text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputTap , then tap Keyboard settings Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Making calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingUsing the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine MessagesFind and tap Settings Call Reject call with message Rejecting a call with a text messageUsing the call log Forwarding callsRestricting calls Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings Multiple callsTap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2 Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneFavourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Press , then tap Export contacts SD card Backing up contactsTap Unlink contact Unlink Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received messageOrganising your messages DeleteTap , then tap Delete conversations Calling from a message Messaging settingsTap , then tap Settings Notification settings Instant messaging and video chatSetting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settingsTap , then tap Settings Split view Tap Delete account OKTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option GmailTo change the inbox check frequency Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Enhancing the soundSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Recognising music with TrackIDTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online service To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTap Enable stereo sound Tap Play in speakerCamera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection To use the zoom functionTap Settings Location General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosAR effect Manual modeSuperior auto Creative effectFace Background defocus modeMulti camera mode Downloading camera applicationsTo adjust the still camera settings Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Touch BlockSelf-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser Face registrationVideo camera settings To adjust the video camera settingsScene selection Video camera settings overview Video resolution Smile ShuttervideoHDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneNight Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as WallpaperEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Album home screen menu Tap Apply CropViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable ConnectivityTap MHL connected Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Connecting your device to USB mass storage devicesTo change the access level of a registered device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceFind and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage To disconnect a USB mass storage deviceTo share a contact with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionTo share a web address with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your devicePairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap Unpair One-touch setup Select BluetoothTo create a Smart Connect event Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect 102Managing devices Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Using your device as a wallet Delete eventTo manage payment services 104Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyUsing data traffic when travelling Using your device with a car infotainment system Airplane modeTo turn on Airplane mode 108Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap New event Alarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device Media Go for Microsoft WindowsSony Bridge for Mac Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Finding a lost deviceImei number Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Battery and power managementPower saving modes Find and tap Settings Power managementStamina mode feature overview Memory and storageImproving memory performance Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerFind and tap Settings Apps Running Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up and restoring contentTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap DisconnectTo restore your data using a computer Backing up data with the Backup & Restore applicationTo back up your data using a computer Backing up data to a computerFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Back up nowFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo perform a factory data reset Tap Reset tabletRecycling your device Limitations to services and features IP Ingress Protection rating123 Legal information SonySGP521124
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SGP521 specifications

The Sony SGP521, more commonly known as the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, is a notable entry in the realm of tablets, representing a blend of cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and impressive functionality. Launched in early 2013, it quickly gained attention for its appealing balance of performance and portability.

One of the standout features of the Xperia Tablet Z is its ultra-slim profile. With a thickness of just 6.9 mm, it was one of the thinnest tablets on the market when it was released. Weighing only 495 grams, it is lightweight and easily portable, making it a convenient option for users who are always on the go. This sleek design is complemented by a glass front and back, giving it a premium feel that aligns with the high standards of the Sony brand.

The display of the Xperia Tablet Z is equally impressive, boasting a 10.1-inch Full HD TFT screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The TRILUMINOS technology enhances color reproduction, while the X-Reality engine offers upscaled images, ensuring that videos and images appear crisp and vibrant. This makes it an excellent choice for media consumption, gaming, and web browsing.

Performance-wise, the Sony SGP521 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core CPU that can handle multitasking with ease. Coupled with 2 GB of RAM, it provides a smooth user experience, whether running demanding applications or switching between tasks.

In terms of connectivity, the Xperia Tablet Z supports various options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC (Near Field Communication), allowing for easy pairing with other devices and sharing data seamlessly. The device also boasts a 6000 mAh battery, ensuring sufficient power for long periods of use.

The Xperia Tablet Z is not just about hardware; it also features an 8.1-megapixel rear camera, complemented by a 2.2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls and selfies. The rear camera is capable of capturing high-quality images and videos, making it a versatile tool for photography enthusiasts.

Finally, another key characteristic of the Sony SGP521 is its durability. The tablet is IP55 and IP57 certified, making it resistant to dust and water. This resilience allows users to use the device in a variety of environments without concern.

In sum, the Sony SGP521 combines a stunning display, powerful performance, and an elegant design all while offering features tailored for modern users. Its innovative technologies and robust characteristics make it a viable choice in the competitive tablet market.
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