Sony SGP561 manual Transferring video content to your device, Managing video content

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To share a video

1When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.

2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.

Transferring video content to your device

Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer. There are several ways to transfer your content:

Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 90.

Managing video content

To get movie information manually

1Make sure your device has an active data connection.

2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.

3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu, then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want to get information on.

4Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.

5In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.

6Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.

You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.

If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.

To clear information about a video

1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.

2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to edit.

3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.

To delete a video

1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.

2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen

menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete.

3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.

4 Tap Delete again to confirm.

Video Unlimited service

Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®),

PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text Date and time Enhancing the sound output Noise cancellationVideos Calendar Alarm and clockAbout this User guide Tablet FeaturesFind and tap Settings About tablet Android version Getting startedInserting the SIM Card Setting Up Your TabletInserting the microSD Card Removing the SIM CardTurning Your Tablet On/Off Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time Charging Your TabletTo charge your device Battery notification light statusTouching and holding Using the touchscreenLearning the basics TappingTo activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping FlickingHome screen panes Home screenTap Search apps Application screenSmall apps Navigating applicationsWidgets Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Shortcuts and foldersStatus and notifications Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Background and themesStatus icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notificationsIcons in the status bar Notification lightNotification icons Application overview Downloading applications from other sources Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayInternet and networks Wi-FiBrowsing the web Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkboxControlling data usage Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & Mobile HotspotVirtual private networks VPNs Find and tap Settings Data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox To disconnect from a virtual private network To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network Tap ConnectSynchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with online accountsTo set a synchronization interval for an EAS account To change the settings of an EAS accountTo remove an EAS account Tap Settings Basic settingsAccessing settings Sound volumeSIM card protection Screen settingsSmart backlight control Screen lock Date and time Language settingsEnhancing the sound output Noise cancellationOn-screen keyboard Typing textEditing text Entering text using voice inputApplication bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Searching and viewing contacts Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo edit a contact Adding and editing contactsTo search for a contact To add a contactTap Favorites Favorites and groupsSending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationTap Unlink contact Unlink Backing up contactsPress , then tap Export contacts SD card Sending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To set an email account as your default accountReply or Reply all Email preview paneForward Tap General Split view Organizing your email messagesTap Delete Tap Out of office Email account settingsGmail Tap Delete account OKTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music To find song-related information online To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume Walkman homescreen menuPlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsSharing music Enhancing the soundVisualizer Music Unlimited online serviceTap Visualizer Taking photos and recording videos CameraTap Focus mode Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsSocial live AR effectCreative effect Timeshift burstData storage Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution To adjust the still camera settingsFocus mode Self timerSmile Shutter Face registration MeteringImage stabilizer PreviewVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Smile ShuttervideoMicrophone SteadyShotViewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumTap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Apply Crop Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalyzing photos with faces in Album Tap Add nameAlbum homescreen menu To adjust the light settings for a photoTo set the saturation level of colors in a photo To Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeWatching videos in the Movies application VideosManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Tap MHL connected Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV ConnectivityFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device To turn on the NFC function To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controllerTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device To share a web address with another device using NFCTap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Naming your deviceTap Unpair One-touch setupSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTo start One-touch setup on your device Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Improving GPS accuracy Using location servicesTravel and maps Google Maps and navigationTo make a map available offline To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To get directionsAirplane 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 birthdays the in Calendar application Alarm and clockTap , then tap Settings Calendar view settings To display national holidays in the Calendar applicationTap Repeat Tap SnoozeHelp in menus and applications Support and maintenanceHelp for your device Media FormatsBMP Imei number Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Finding a lost deviceFind and tap Settings Battery, then tap Stamina mode Improving battery time using Stamina modeFind and tap Settings Battery Battery usage Find and tap Settings Battery Stamina mode ActivationInternal storage Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageImproving memory performance Managing files using a computerTap Disconnect Restarting and resettingTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB ConnectivityTo perform a factory data reset Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo force the device to shut down IP Ingress Protection rating Recycling your deviceLegal information Limitations to services and featuresSonySGP561