Sony SGP561 manual Finding a lost device, Imei number, Battery and power management

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Finding a lost device

If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:

Locate your device on a map.

Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.

Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it.

As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.

The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.

To activate the my Xperia service

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate.

3 Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.

To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.

IMEI number

Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.

To view your IMEI number

Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can also view an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out. The estimated battery time is based on your most recent usage pattern.

To make the battery last longer, you can use one or more battery-saving modes, which include STAMINA mode, Low battery mode, and Queue background data mode. Each

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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 PlayWi-Fi Internet and networksBrowsing 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 HotspotFind and tap Settings Data usage Virtual private networks VPNsMark 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 change the settings of an EAS account To set a synchronization interval for an EAS accountTo remove an EAS account Tap Settings Basic settingsAccessing settings Sound volumeScreen settings SIM card protectionSmart backlight control Screen lock Date and time Language settingsEnhancing the sound output Noise cancellationOn-screen keyboard Typing textEntering text using voice input Editing textApplication 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 applicationBacking up contacts Tap Unlink contact UnlinkPress , 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 accountEmail preview pane Reply or Reply allForward Organizing your email messages Tap General Split viewTap Delete Tap Out of office Email account settingsGmail Tap Delete account OKMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening 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 soundMusic Unlimited online service VisualizerTap Visualizer Taking photos and recording videos CameraUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace 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 settingsSelf timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Face registration MeteringImage stabilizer PreviewVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo 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 nameTo adjust the light settings for a photo Album homescreen menuTo 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 VideosTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo 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 ConnectivitySharing content with Dlna Certified devices Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroringPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR 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 contact 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 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 directionsUsing your device with a car infotainment system Airplane modeFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap 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 ConnectivityUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions To perform a factory data resetTo force the device to shut down IP Ingress Protection rating Recycling your deviceLimitations to services and features Legal informationSonySGP561