Sony SGP312, SGP311 Synchronizing data on your device, About synchronizing data on your device

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Synchronizing data on your device

About synchronizing data on your device

You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

You can:

access your Gmail™, Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, Google™ Chrome™ bookmarks, and other Google services you use.

access your corporate email, contacts, and calendar applications.

access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums, and other services you use.

Synchronizing with Google™

Synchronize your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For example, you can synchronize your contacts, Gmail™, calendar, and web browser data.

To set up a Google™ account for synchronization

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Add account > Google.

3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

4Mark the Back up & restore checkbox if you want to back up data to your Google™ account, then tap Next.

5Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you that want to synchronize.

To synchronize manually with your Google™ account

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronize.

4Press , then tap Sync now.

To remove a Google™ account

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Google.

3Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.

4Press , then tap Remove account.

5Tap Remove account again to confirm.

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts

Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.

For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.

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Contents Xperia Tablet Z Contents About the web browser Getting started with Email Using e-mailUsing the Socialife application About location services Using GPS Google Maps Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesCalendar Alarm clock Status and notification icons overview Application overviewXperia Tablet Z User guide Device overview Getting startedTurning the device on and off AssemblyTo insert the memory card To remove the memory cardTo access the setup guide manually Setup guideLocking and unlocking the screen To turn off the deviceMultiple user accounts Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountDifferent behaviors for settings Using multiple user accountsTo switch users To add a new userBattery Using the keysCharging the battery Getting to know your deviceImproving battery performance Battery notification light statusUsing the Stamina mode feature To check the battery levelEstimating the standby time of your device Using Low battery modeZooming Using the touchscreenMarking options To scroll ScrollingTo zoom Sensors Lock screenHome screen Widgets Changing the background of your Home screen Rearranging your Home screenCustomization options Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Using small appsRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomizing quick settings from the Notification panel Accessing settingsTyping text On-screen keyboardUsing the on-screen keyboard Application bar Using the Gesture input function to write wordsEntering text using voice input Keyboard settingsText input settings Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomizing your device Date and timeLanguage settings Screen settingsAirplane mode MemoryMemory card Using a headsetSafely removing the memory card Formatting the memory cardGetting started with Google Play Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Clearing your application dataTo delete an installed application Installing applications not from Google PlayPermissions To view permissions of an applicationContacts Transferring contacts using a computerSynchronizing contacts with your device Other methods for transferring contactsAdding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationTo link contacts To separate linked contactsTo edit a contact Searching and viewing contactsTo associate a picture with a contact To delete contactsBacking up contacts Favorites and groupsSending contact information To export all contacts to a memory card Getting started with Email Using email accountsGmail and other Google services Using e-mail To delete an email message To forward an email messageTo search for emails To change the inbox check frequencySocialife Using the Socialife applicationTo open the Socialife application From your Home screen, tap Find and tapListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information onlineTo enable the SensMe channels application To update your music with the latest informationTo display the Walkman home screen To add a shortcut to a songSharing music on Facebook PlaylistsSharing music Recognizing music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualizer Music Unlimited online service To get started with Music Unlimited Listening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsFavorite radio channels Sound settingsCamera controls overview CameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection General camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Using still camera settingsSelf timer To adjust the still camera settingsSmile Shutter Focus modeVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsMetering Image stabilizerMicrophone 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 add a geotag to a photo Viewing your photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeTo change the map view To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application VideosOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo delete a video Video Unlimited serviceCategories InsteadTo open the web browser Web browserAbout the web browser Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesConnectivity Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device NFC detection areaTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device To turn on the NFC functionTo share a contact with another device using NFC Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFCTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To remove a pairing with another device To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modePC Companion To start PC CompanionMedia Go Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableScreen mirroring To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Smart ConnectTo start the Smart Connect application To create a Smart Connect eventAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing data on your deviceSynchronizing with Google Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contactsSynchronizing with Facebook Page Using GPS About location servicesMaps and locations Getting the best performanceViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Google MapsTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsCalendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock To deactivate an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo activate an existing alarm To delete an alarmSlide to the right To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your deviceSetting a screen lock Resetting your deviceLocking and protecting your device Idid numberTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To set up the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternRecycling your device Status and notification icons overview ReferenceApplication overview Status iconsPage Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information 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