Sony SGP312, SGP311 Taking a screenshot, Accessing and using applications, Application screen

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To set a theme for your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

2Tap Themes, then select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.

To take a screenshot

1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.

2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Accessing and using applications

Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you download.

The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

To open the Application screen

•From your Home screen, tap .

To browse the Application screen

•From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To open the Application screen menu

•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

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Contents Xperia Tablet Z Contents Using the Socialife application Getting started with Email Using e-mailAbout the web browser Status and notification icons overview Application overview Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesAbout location services Using GPS Google Maps Calendar Alarm clockXperia Tablet Z User guide Device overview Getting startedTo remove the memory card AssemblyTurning the device on and off To insert the memory cardTo turn off the device Setup guideTo access the setup guide manually Locking and unlocking the screenMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Accounts and servicesMultiple user accounts Google accountTo add a new user Using multiple user accountsDifferent behaviors for settings To switch usersGetting to know your device Using the keysBattery Charging the batteryTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance Using the Stamina mode featureEstimating the standby time of your device Using Low battery modeMarking options Using the touchscreenZooming To zoom ScrollingTo scroll Home screen Lock screenSensors Widgets Customization options Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Opening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screenRecently used applications window Using small appsApplication menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelOn-screen keyboard Accessing settingsCustomizing quick settings from the Notification panel Typing textUsing the on-screen keyboard Application bar Using the Gesture input function to write wordsText input settings Keyboard settingsEntering text using voice input Date and time Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Customizing your deviceMemory Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane modeFormatting the memory card Using a headsetMemory card Safely removing the memory cardClearing your application data Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google PlayTo view permissions of an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application PermissionsOther methods for transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Synchronizing contacts with your deviceTo separate linked contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationAdding and editing contacts To link contactsTo delete contacts Searching and viewing contactsTo edit a contact To associate a picture with a contactSending contact information Favorites and groupsBacking up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card Gmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using e-mail To change the inbox check frequency To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To search for emailsFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Using the Socialife applicationSocialife To open the Socialife applicationTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a songTo add a shortcut to a song To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To display the Walkman home screenSharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Visualizer Enhancing the soundRecognizing music with TrackID Music Unlimited online service To get started with Music Unlimited To move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radioFavorite radio channels Sound settingsCamera controls overview CameraFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Using still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Self timerSmile Shutter Focus modeImage stabilizer Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution MeteringMicrophone Viewing photos and videos AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analyzing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationPhoto albums To view geotagged photos on a globe Viewing your photos on a mapTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo change the map view To change the geotag of a photoTo play a video in Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceInstead Video Unlimited serviceTo delete a video CategoriesAbout the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Connectivity Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function NFC detection areaTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo give your device a name Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To start PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC CompanionScreen mirroring Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableMedia Go To create a Smart Connect event Smart ConnectTo mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen To start the Smart Connect applicationSynchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with GoogleSynchronizing with Facebook Page Getting the best performance About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locationsTo learn more about Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To use Google MapsAlarm clock Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To delete an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmSlide to the right To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionIdid number Resetting your deviceSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock featureRecycling your device Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Application overviewPage Water resistance Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leafletIP Ingress Protection rating Legal informationSonySGP311/SGP312