Sony SGP 512, SGP511 manual Synchronising data on your device, Synchronising with online accounts

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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 account for synchronisation

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.

3Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account.

To activate the auto-sync function

1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.

2 Drag the slider beside Auto-syncto the right.

To synchronise manually with an online account

1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.

2Under 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 .

3Mark the items that you want to synchronise.

4 Tap , then tap Sync now.

To remove an online account

1From your Home screen, tap > Settings.

2Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account

that you want to remove.

3Tap , then tap Remove account.

4Tap 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.

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screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsNotification light Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsIcons in the status bar Status iconsTo manage notifications Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notificationsApplication overview Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Wi-FiInternet and networks Virtual private networks VPNs Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTap Connect To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Find and tap Settings Display Sleep Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Display Brightness Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockTap Continue Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlockFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern 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 Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo search for a contact To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groupsBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap FavoritesTo export all contacts to a memory card Press , then tap Export contacts SD cardSending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTap , then tap Settings Add account 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 officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicEnhancing the sound Tap Visualizer VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID Music Unlimited online service To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera 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 BlockSmile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode Preview MeteringImage stabiliser Face registrationScene selection Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video camera settings overview Video resolutionSmile Shuttervideo SteadyShot MicrophoneNight SensMe slideshow Photos and videos in AlbumViewing photos and videos Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as WallpaperTap Add name Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album 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 applicationVideo Unlimited service Transferring video content to your deviceManaging video content To get started with Video Unlimited Tap MHL connected Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableConnectivity 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 deviceTap Unpair Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology One-touch setup Select BluetoothTo create a Smart Connect event Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Delete event Using your device as a walletManaging devices Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyUsing your device with a car infotainment system To connect your device to a car infotainment system Airplane modeTo turn on Airplane mode To start MirrorLink manuallyTo create a calendar event Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To view a calendar eventAlarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Updating your device To install PC Companion on a PCTo install Sony Bridge for Mac on an Apple Mac computer Media Go for Microsoft WindowsUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFinding a lost device Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Power saving modesStamina mode feature overview Find and tap Settings Power managementImproving memory performance Find and tap Settings Apps RunningMemory and storage Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap TransferBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectTap Back up now Backing up data with the Backup & Restore applicationFind and tap Backup & Restore Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore Tap Reset tablet104 Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsIP Ingress Protection rating SonySGP511/SGP512 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 105106