Sony SGP521 manual Basic settings, Accessing settings, Sound, ringtone and volume

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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

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings.

To view information about your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About tablet.

To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode

1Make sure that Tap to wake up mode is turned on. To turn it on, tap Settings > Display, then mark the Tap to wake up checkbox.

2Double-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

1Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.

2Touch and hold an icon, then drag and drop to the Quick settings panel for display.

To rearrange the Quick settings panel

1Drag the right side of the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.

2 Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.

Sound, ringtone and volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To adjust the ringtone 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

1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar.

2Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.

To set your device to vibrate and ring mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.

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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 insert a memory card To remove the micro SIM 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 panelNotification icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsTo manage status bar icons Application overview Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notificationsTo 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 hotspotTethering with Xperia Link To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotTo 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 with online accounts Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Accessing settings Basic 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 lockFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlockTap 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 diallingReceiving calls Using the answering machineShowing 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 messageForwarding calls Using the call logRestricting calls Multiple calls Find and tap Settings Call Additional settingsTap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2 Voicemail Conference callsEmergency 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 ringtoneSending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding 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 messageDelete Organising your messagesTap , then tap Delete conversations Calling from a message Messaging settingsTap , then tap Settings Notification settings Instant messaging and video chatTap , then tap Settings Add account Setting up emailSending 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 officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman home screen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Enhancing the sound Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Recognising music with TrackID VisualiserTap 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 BlockFocus mode Self-timerSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser Face registrationTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsScene selection Smile Shuttervideo Video camera settings overview Video resolutionHDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneNight Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumSensMe slideshow Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as WallpaperAnalysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap 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 applicationManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableTap 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 deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTap 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 Calendar and alarm clockTap New event Alarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport for your device Support and maintenanceComputer tools Media Go for Microsoft Windows Updating your deviceSony Bridge for Mac Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFinding a lost device Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia ActivateImei number Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Battery and power managementPower saving modes Find and tap Settings Power managementMemory and storage Stamina mode feature overviewImproving 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 tabletIP Ingress Protection rating Recycling your device Limitations to services and features123 SonySGP521 Legal information124
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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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