Sony SGP561 manual Starting your device for the first time, Why do I need a Google account?

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Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a Setup Wizard opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

You can also access the Setup Wizard later from the application menu to know more about your tablet.

Turning Your Tablet On/Off

It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet.

To turn on your tablet

•Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the left side of your tablet.

To turn off your tablet

1Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device options screen appears.

2 Tap Power off > OK.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:

•Download and install applications from Google Play™.

•Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.

•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to www.sonymobile.com/support.

To set up a Google™ account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

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

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup wizard the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

Charging Your Tablet

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Date and time Enhancing the sound output Noise cancellation Typing textCalendar Alarm and clock Videos Tablet Features Find and tap Settings About tablet Android version Getting started About this User guideSetting Up Your Tablet Inserting the SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card Inserting the microSD CardWhy do I need a Google account? Starting your device for the first timeCharging Your Tablet Turning Your Tablet On/OffBattery notification light status To charge your deviceUsing the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingLocking and unlocking the screen SwipingFlicking 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 checkboxFind and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsBackground and themes Status and notificationsFind and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Icons in the status barNotification light Status iconsNotification icons Application overview Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Wi-FiInternet and networks Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settingsTap Advanced Mark the Wi-Fi notifications checkbox Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageVirtual private networks VPNs To add a virtual private network To connect to a virtual private networkTap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private networkTap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing data on your deviceSynchronizing with online accounts Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncTo remove an EAS account To change the settings of an EAS accountTo set a synchronization interval for an EAS account Basic settings Accessing settingsSound volume Tap SettingsSmart backlight control Screen settingsSIM card protection Screen lock Language settings Date and timeNoise cancellation Enhancing the sound outputTyping text On-screen keyboardApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Transferring contacts using an online account ContactsTransferring contacts Searching and viewing contactsAdding and editing contacts To search for a contactTo add a contact To edit a contactFavorites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap FavoritesPress , then tap Export contacts SD card Backing up contactsTap Unlink contact Unlink Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesForward Email preview paneReply or Reply all Tap Delete Organizing your email messagesTap General Split view Email account settings GmailTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song using the Walkman application To adjust the audio volumeWalkman homescreen menu To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancements Sharing musicEnhancing the sound Sharing music on FacebookTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online serviceVisualizer Camera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photosAR effect Creative effectTimeshift burst Social liveStill camera settings Still camera settings overview ResolutionTo adjust the still camera settings Data storageSmile Shutter Self timerFocus mode Metering Image stabilizerPreview Face registrationTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Smile Shuttervideo HDR videoSteadyShot MicrophonePhotos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Tap Movies Just onceEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analyzing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Tap Apply CropTo set the saturation level of colors in a photo To adjust the light settings for a photoAlbum homescreen menu To view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe 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 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVConnectivity Tap MHL connectedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To turn on the NFC functionTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceTo share a web address with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsPairing with another Bluetooth device Find and tap Settings BluetoothNaming your device Tap RenameOne-touch setup Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth Tap UnpairUsing your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ To start One-touch setup on your deviceUsing location services Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracyTo show your location on the map To search for a locationTo get directions To make a map available offlineFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Tap New event Calendar and alarm clockCalendar Alarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTo display national holidays in the Calendar application To display birthdays the in Calendar applicationTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Help for your deviceMedia Formats Help in menus and applicationsBMP Battery and power management Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia ActivateFinding a lost device Imei numberImproving battery time using Stamina mode Find and tap Settings Battery Battery usageFind and tap Settings Battery Stamina mode Activation Find and tap Settings Battery, then tap Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Internal storageManaging files using a computer Improving memory performanceRestarting and resetting Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectTo force the device to shut down Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo perform a factory data reset Recycling your device IP Ingress Protection ratingSonySGP561 Limitations to services and featuresLegal information