Sony SGP561 manual Internet and networks, Browsing the web, Wi-Fi

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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Use Google Chrome™ for Android™ to browse the web.

To browse with Google Chrome™

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap .

3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.

4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.

Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.

Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:

Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.

 

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings.

3Drag the slider beside Wi-Fito the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

 

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings.

3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap .

4Enter the Network SSID information.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6 If required, enter a password.

7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

8 Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Date and time Enhancing the sound output Noise cancellation Typing textCalendar Alarm and clock VideosGetting started Tablet FeaturesFind and tap Settings About tablet Android version About this User guideSetting Up Your Tablet Inserting the SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card Inserting the microSD CardCharging Your Tablet Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time Turning Your Tablet On/OffBattery notification light status To charge 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 Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkboxBackground and themes Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Status and notificationsNotification light Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notificationsIcons in the status bar Status iconsNotification icons Application overview Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and networks Wi-FiBrowsing the web Tap Advanced Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkbox Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Controlling data usageVirtual private networks VPNs Find and tap Settings Data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Tap Connect To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronizing with online accounts Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncTo set a synchronization interval for an EAS account To change the settings of an EAS accountTo remove an EAS account Sound volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Tap SettingsSIM card protection Screen settingsSmart backlight control Screen lock Language settings Date and timeNoise cancellation Enhancing the sound outputTyping text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputApplication bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Searching and viewing contactsTo add a contact Adding and editing contactsTo search for a contact To edit a contactAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favorites and groupsSending contact information Tap FavoritesTap Unlink contact Unlink Backing up contactsPress , then tap Export contacts SD card To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesReply or Reply all Email preview paneForward Tap General Split view Organizing your email messagesTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman homescreen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Enhancing the sound Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsSharing music Sharing music on FacebookVisualizer Music Unlimited online serviceTap Visualizer Camera Taking photos and recording videosTap Focus mode Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photosTimeshift burst AR effectCreative effect Social liveTo adjust the still camera settings Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Data storageFocus mode Self timerSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabilizer Face registrationVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Smile Shuttervideo HDR videoSteadyShot MicrophonePhotos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Tap Movies Just onceTap Add name Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalyzing photos with faces in Album Tap Apply CropAlbum homescreen menu To adjust the light settings for a photoTo set the saturation level of colors in a photo Viewing 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 cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Tap MHL connectedFind and tap Settings Xperia 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your deviceGoogle Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyTo get directions To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To make a map available offlineAirplane mode Using your device with a car infotainment systemFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Calendar Calendar and alarm clockTap New event To display national holidays in the Calendar application Alarm and clockTap , then tap Settings Calendar view settings To display birthdays the in Calendar applicationTap Snooze Tap RepeatMedia Formats Support and maintenanceHelp for your device Help in menus and applicationsBMP Finding a lost device Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Imei numberFind and tap Settings Battery Stamina mode Activation Improving battery time using Stamina modeFind and tap Settings Battery Battery usage Find and tap Settings Battery, then tap Stamina modeMemory and storage Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time by queuing background data Internal storageManaging files using a computer Improving memory performanceFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Restarting and resettingTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap DisconnectTo perform a factory data reset Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo force the device to shut down Recycling your device IP Ingress Protection ratingLegal information Limitations to services and featuresSonySGP561